Kioti resale

Bob_Skurka · Jun 5, 2006

Blue book - what a joke. . . 

What else would you use to get a national average? I'd suggest there is no other source than the blue book. I am not picking on any brand here, or suggesting one has higher resale than another, or one has higher trade-in than other. I'm just asking a question.

I'd also suggest that the numbers published are nothing more than a range and I'd totally agree that the condition dictates a lot of the value. But realize a couple things, the blue book for compact equipment gives a "trade in value, low and high" so what it is worth on trade in is NOT what it is worth at auction where it is being retailed. There is a big difference between "trade in" and "retail" and the Blue Books I have seen give "trade in" values.

So for those of you who don't believe in either Ebay or Blue Book, then I have one quesiton for you: What do you suggest be used to provide national average ranges?

It is easy to criticize . . . but how about some suggestions on a legitimate way to come up with values?


I hope this isn't another threrad headed for the dumper....... 

If it does go into the dumper it is because Neil is getting attacked, he didn't do anything other than state he is working off of the Blue Book values and all I see after that is criticizm, but no suggestions on alternatives. Bluechip and Gamble77 are both dealers, do they use Blue Book to give indications of anything? DonnyJ has Blue Book information as well and stated he would like to see Neil's information (and I suspect he will keep Neil honest at the same time).

So here is my CONSTRUCTIVE suggestion: Use the Blue Book values. Pick tractors that are roughly 4 to 6 years old, but still are currently in production, and post the "LOW" trade in value, and post the the % below Original MSRP the tractor is worth.

Why pick the LOW trade in value? Simple, we know it is not going to be any lower than that! So if ALL brands are compared at their LOW trade in value, then we have a simple reference point that we can all agree on as being low. Sort of like using the 'pivot points' to measure a FEL /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif

But at least it gives us a reference we can start from. We all know that a polished tractor is worth more than one covered with rust. But at least we'd have some indication of what the 'industry' thinks the tractors are worth (and that may be different than what consumer think?).

Bob_Skurka · Jun 5, 2006

Blue book - what a joke. . . 

What else would you use to get a national average? I'd suggest there is no other source than the blue book. I am not picking on any brand here, or suggesting one has higher resale than another, or one has higher trade-in than other. I'm just asking a question.

I'd also suggest that the numbers published are nothing more than a range and I'd totally agree that the condition dictates a lot of the value. But realize a couple things, the blue book for compact equipment gives a "trade in value, low and high" so what it is worth on trade in is NOT what it is worth at auction where it is being retailed. There is a big difference between "trade in" and "retail" and the Blue Books I have seen give "trade in" values.

So for those of you who don't believe in either Ebay or Blue Book, then I have one quesiton for you: What do you suggest be used to provide national average ranges?

It is easy to criticize . . . but how about some suggestions on a legitimate way to come up with values?


I hope this isn't another threrad headed for the dumper....... 

If it does go into the dumper it is because Neil is getting attacked, he didn't do anything other than state he is working off of the Blue Book values and all I see after that is criticizm, but no suggestions on alternatives. Bluechip and Gamble77 are both dealers, do they use Blue Book to give indications of anything? DonnyJ has Blue Book information as well and stated he would like to see Neil's information (and I suspect he will keep Neil honest at the same time).

So here is my CONSTRUCTIVE suggestion: Use the Blue Book values. Pick tractors that are roughly 4 to 6 years old, but still are currently in production, and post the "LOW" trade in value, and post the the % below Original MSRP the tractor is worth.

Why pick the LOW trade in value? Simple, we know it is not going to be any lower than that! So if ALL brands are compared at their LOW trade in value, then we have a simple reference point that we can all agree on as being low. Sort of like using the 'pivot points' to measure a FEL /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif

But at least it gives us a reference we can start from. We all know that a polished tractor is worth more than one covered with rust. But at least we'd have some indication of what the 'industry' thinks the tractors are worth (and that may be different than what consumer think?).

Donnyj · Jun 5, 2006

Another thing to remember is alot of times the "value" of something, be it a tractor or automobile, really depends on what the public wants and how much they are willing to pay. I have seen many times during appraisals the managers throw the book away. What is selling now and how available is it are very big factors that must go into values. I have read before on here where Dargo and yourself have been offered or sold your tractors for more or close to what you paid. I'm sure not all models hold value well. This does not mean the tractor is something to stay away from. It could mean that "most" people simply don't want that particular model. Such as a plain gear drive tractor. Personally if it gets the job done that each individual needs for there particular application, then that is where the true "value" lies. Just my opinion.

For the record though, I'm not trying to keep Neil "honest". I really don't have that much time on my hands. /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif Just curious how much difference there is between different appraisal sources from different dealers of other brands.

Donnyj · Jun 5, 2006

Another thing to remember is alot of times the "value" of something, be it a tractor or automobile, really depends on what the public wants and how much they are willing to pay. I have seen many times during appraisals the managers throw the book away. What is selling now and how available is it are very big factors that must go into values. I have read before on here where Dargo and yourself have been offered or sold your tractors for more or close to what you paid. I'm sure not all models hold value well. This does not mean the tractor is something to stay away from. It could mean that "most" people simply don't want that particular model. Such as a plain gear drive tractor. Personally if it gets the job done that each individual needs for there particular application, then that is where the true "value" lies. Just my opinion.

For the record though, I'm not trying to keep Neil "honest". I really don't have that much time on my hands. /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif Just curious how much difference there is between different appraisal sources from different dealers of other brands.

Bob_Skurka · Jun 5, 2006

Donny I'll agree with you that SOME models will retain value more than others. SOME dealers may 'throw away' the book on some deals. It probably is fairly common. But ultimately those things would be factored into the Blue Book pricing for the next publication.

I also will suggest gear will retain less value than HST, that basic tractors will retain less value than fully featured tractors, etc. But those are just guesses of mine, since I don't have a Blue Book. Personally I'd like to know the objective information.

Bob_Skurka · Jun 5, 2006

Donny I'll agree with you that SOME models will retain value more than others. SOME dealers may 'throw away' the book on some deals. It probably is fairly common. But ultimately those things would be factored into the Blue Book pricing for the next publication.

I also will suggest gear will retain less value than HST, that basic tractors will retain less value than fully featured tractors, etc. But those are just guesses of mine, since I don't have a Blue Book. Personally I'd like to know the objective information.

orangebluegreen · Jun 5, 2006

( Why would you judge a complete line of tractors from one tractor ad? )

I wouldn’t and I’m not. But consider a buyers perspective looking at machines like that and seeing 221 hours and mention of severe blow-by, certainly makes one question.

BTW....In my opinion IF Kioti resale prices are lower than others it is probably more like correct market value compared to over inflated resale of the others. The dealer network probably has something to do with that, some others offer too high a trade-in therefore resale is higher. They basically create their own market for new tractors by over pricing used ones. I’m speaking more about Kubota here because that’s what I’ve looked at most thoroughly. I doubt Kioti is taking many machines in on trade therefore the same circumstance would not play out. Another major factor would be “days on market” or “number of days unsold”. I see some machines with high prices sitting for years where I don’t see that with reasonably prices ones, I don’t see as many “over priced” Kioti’s as I do the others. The overpriced ones must be sitting waiting for a sucker or for inflation to take prices higher making the machine look like a bargain. I doubt a dealer comes out ahead by letting a machine sit for years compared to dumping it and moving to the next deal.

orangebluegreen · Jun 5, 2006

( Why would you judge a complete line of tractors from one tractor ad? )

I wouldn’t and I’m not. But consider a buyers perspective looking at machines like that and seeing 221 hours and mention of severe blow-by, certainly makes one question.

BTW....In my opinion IF Kioti resale prices are lower than others it is probably more like correct market value compared to over inflated resale of the others. The dealer network probably has something to do with that, some others offer too high a trade-in therefore resale is higher. They basically create their own market for new tractors by over pricing used ones. I’m speaking more about Kubota here because that’s what I’ve looked at most thoroughly. I doubt Kioti is taking many machines in on trade therefore the same circumstance would not play out. Another major factor would be “days on market” or “number of days unsold”. I see some machines with high prices sitting for years where I don’t see that with reasonably prices ones, I don’t see as many “over priced” Kioti’s as I do the others. The overpriced ones must be sitting waiting for a sucker or for inflation to take prices higher making the machine look like a bargain. I doubt a dealer comes out ahead by letting a machine sit for years compared to dumping it and moving to the next deal.

HODAK · Jun 5, 2006

Blue book - I did not say don't use it, I just gave an account of what happened to me and it was indeed funny. Even the dealer who told me what to ask privately, (using that book), was surprised, and.... happy to have sold me a new one.

What else would you use to get a national average?

I don't know.........you thought of something. Sounds good to me. I'm glad that there is a Kubota / NH dealer with the time to investigate this stuff. Might be interesting. Maybe.....

HODAK · Jun 5, 2006

Blue book - I did not say don't use it, I just gave an account of what happened to me and it was indeed funny. Even the dealer who told me what to ask privately, (using that book), was surprised, and.... happy to have sold me a new one.

What else would you use to get a national average?

I don't know.........you thought of something. Sounds good to me. I'm glad that there is a Kubota / NH dealer with the time to investigate this stuff. Might be interesting. Maybe.....