Farmall Guy
ArboristSite Operative
I think you did the right thing, hell what's a ported 660 cost, or an 880?? The value on that thing will only go up anyway.:yourock:
One of the things that makes life worth living is seeing your dreams realized.
I know that you have been searching for the "right" 090 as long as I have known you and now you have it.
I agree with Andre that the value of THAT 090 will only appreciate from here, and I also agree with my buddy stipes that the pride and pleasure of ownership will soon overshadow the price that you paid for it.
You work every day and have provided your family with a VERY good lifestyle. There is no reason that you shouldn't enjoy the fruits of your labors.
Even if you had paid the full "buy it now" price (and I know you didn't) you would have gotten a bargain.
When it comes right down to it, a body can't buy a decent lawnmower for what you paid for a beautiful slice of history and the fulfillment of a dream!!!
That's a BARGAIN!!!
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Absoulutly, I paid 1800 for my 880 and rationlized it the same way. I always wanted one and I wont part with it now that I have it. I would have gladly paid 1500-2000 for that 090 a year ago when I was dreaming of a big saw. I think you did the right thing, if you hadnt bought it there would have always been that what if question hanging over you every time you looked at an 090 in lesser shape with the intent to buy. I've done that on a few items and it isnt any fun setteling for less because of hesetation when it was time to make a deal on something better. :yourock: