Wanted - valuation information: Jensen 15BL

Mister Occlusion · Wanted - valuation information: Jensen 15BL

Just posting this here instead of writing the same PM to the 3 people I know for sure who could answer this...

I am in touch with someone who has a Jensen 15BL generator for sale.

He knows they are somewhat rare and desirable, but neither he nor I know what a fair price would be for one.

Assuming that it is in good clean condition, with no box, what's the most that I should offer?

I already know what I would use it for

IndianaRog

Mark, I bought a "like new" 15BL in late 2007 (Jensen 15 generator equipped with ball bearings on the shaft for those who might not know what it is). I paid seller $120 which was price he'd paid a few years earlier...it was a private deal not eBay...he was happy, I was happy.

I personally might go as high as $140 USD, but no more. The performance is virtually indistinguishable from a standard 15 which can be had new from Yesteryear for $93 USD. You are just buying the ball bearings...but in reality you are buying something that is no longer made...hence collectible.

Jensen stopped making them 2-3 years ago, so yes...hard to find, but not impossible.

Rog

Mister Occlusion

Ah. He was in touch with Mr J, apparently, and got told they sold for something like $150.

I bet the price goes up from there...

I just had a specific use for it where I need that extra pulley.. I'm interested in it for the function, rather than the collectible nature of it.

Les

Good luck.

johnreid

If something that isnt that old sells for new price, it is a good deal for the seller. So if you want it badly, and get it for $150, I would say that both parties did well.
Something is only worth what someone is willing to pay for it, and the sign of a good deal is when both parties walk away with a smile.