What's it worth

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Originally Posted by Cub Cadet 123

There is a simple answer and a more complex answer to your question Fireman72737. The simple answer is, whatever someone is willing to pay for it or in other words, how much you want it and what it means to you. I'm not trying to be a smarta$$ about it, but my most prized cub is my 123 because it was my dad's so it has a great deal of sentimental value to it for me and I prize it over all of my other ones, even though it isn't in the best condition. If I see a cub and I really want it, then I may go to great lengths (drive a long distance, barter with some of my top goodies, or pay a lot of $$ = work a lot of hours) to obtain it.

Now for the more complex answer. There are many factors that go into the price of a cub and almost all of them seem to be worth more when parted out rather than together and running--sad, but true. The condition is a factor, as most people want something ready to go and look nice for their $$. It sounds like your cub is in really good condition, so that is a +. Rarity is another factor, although this aspect probably is more applicable to a collector over all others. You acquired a cub cadet 126--one of the more rare cub cadets according to production numbers that there was, so that is another +. Location is another factor, as some areas are scarce with cub cadets--like Florida and some places seem to have plenty of cubs--like Pennsylvania. A person is likely to pay more for one where they are not so plentiful in order to have one. Another factor is extra options--like lights, hydraulics, creepy gears, cig lighters, 3-points, spring assists, attachments, wheel weights, ag tires, rear pto, etc. Some of these are rare themselves and add more to the desire of the cub cadet. Your 126 has some great extra options, like your creepy gear, which is another +. So, even though pictures would be helpful in assessing your newest acquisition, I'd say as long as your are pleased with your 126 and it helps meet your needs, then you made a great purchase for yourself. However, most of us (enthusiasts) don't worry too much about the worth of our cubs because we know that we don't get a cub to try to resell and make a big profit from, but we just appreciate the fine quality piece of machinery that they are and the work that they can do for us.

Sorry so long and I'm sure I missed some aspect, so my good friends on OCC will compliment my posts with corrections or added advice and give you a better explanation to your question. Nonetheless, we'd really like to see some pictures of your cub--just something we enjoy here.

Cub Cadet 123

And the winner is................Cub Cadet 123!!

Nice writeup and I totally agree.