FC SMITHS HEATER VALUE

[slim]

I have come across a SMITHS HEATER in an FC , and am wondering what there value to sell is, as I have not sold one before . It is or appears to be original but the hoses have perished. It appears in very good condition, Im thinking around $200 Is that an excessive price, please if you have an opinion or have bought one , let me know what it cost you,. as a guide . And no I wont believe $20.      THANKS GENTS, an ever incressingly , more and more curious SLIM

[mike]

Hi Slim I bought one about three weeks ago in really good condition just needs a repaint for $150.00

regards mike.

[coolaride]

i`ve seen them at swap meets for $80-90 in
average condition .
i bet 9 times out of 10 that they`ll probably leak too.

$200 sounds expensive.

cheers

[ChrisB]

Hi Slim,
Re smiths heater, $200 sounds dear, but if it is in excellent condition, core does not leak, ie pressure tested and the fan motor is quiet, $100 sounds better.
If it included a proper tap for the block that worked and did not leak then a few more dollars.

I have been chasing a good original tap for yonks and yet to find one.

Cheers ChrisB  

[Effie C]

Slim
It is only worth what someone is willing to pay for it. There was one listed on ebay by a gent up here in Gordon ACT, but due to his wording and a starting price of only $15 no one bid for it. I have seen the heater it looks OK but who knows without testing it, it also was missing the control panel.
Good Luck
John M

[Digger]

Hey Slim,

I scored a nasco bullet type heater yesterday (by fluke) from a local wrecker and paid $40.00, It's the type that has the control panel with the under bonnet ducting.
I dont think he knew its value, I would have paid around $150.00 for it.

hope this helps,
Steve

[nicko]

$200 is more than they cost new and as they are still fairly easy to find ,i would say $40 to $60 for average one and up to $120 for a mint one with good tap and control unit.

[slim]

Thank you Gents , for your guidance on price, saves me over charging someone!