Offering a finders fee isn't something I am seriously considering at this point but it is something I have thought about doing if my search yeilds poor results.
From doing "the leg work" over the past 6 months or so, it appears that I may have a difficult time locating exactly what I am looking for that fits within my budget. To date, I have scoured the internet, watched local papers, compared prices for tractors of any given condition, etc, etc, etc and have been thinking of ways to try and make my search a little easier. Perhaps it is wishful thinking on my part but it never hurts to try.
The problem is that I will be looking for a very specific brand, model, and features. In my case, a Massey Ferguson 135 with a gas engine (still considering diesel), without multipower, in good workable condition but not "restored", and for a fair but not overly inflated price.
To be perfectly honest, my choice of tractor, the Massey Ferguson 135, is a little larger than I would like to have, but I simply can't justify spending 10 grand or more on a tractor so I've opted for an older U.S. made farm tractor as a sort of compromise between price, size, reliability, and parts availability.
Fortunately, I am not in a hurry and am fully prepared to take all the time it takes to find the right tractor, even if it takes a year, or more. Besides, I find the thrill of the chase enjoyable, to a point.