Value of 2x4 Vermont Special

[AGR1093]

What is a fair value for a 2x4 "Vermont Special" pan only. This is the one pan set-up, but the back half of the pan has drop flues. Is a $1,000 too much?

[325abn]

Put it up for auction and you will find the true value.

I think a pan of this style and size would be in great demand. I use a simular pan made by small brothers with a raised flue rear section.

I would think this pan would fetch $800 - $1200 easily if its in good shape.

[AGR1093]

I don't own it....yet! I am thinking about buying it, but want to get a good deal!

[super sappy]

Bascoms had 2 last fall for sale. They both had lead and were in Id say Ok shape. Both were missing parts and were rusty and each had a base stack. 1,600 each. they were gone quickly

[OGDENS SUGAR BUSH]

If you are getting the arch with it and its in good shape its a good deal

RICH

[AGR1093]

If you are getting the arch with it and its in good shape its a good deal

RICH

That's what I was thinking, but it doesn't come with the arch. So, I am thinking twice about it... I can make an arch, but won't have time this year. I was thinking about using it on a stack of cement blocks this year...

[Russell Lampron]

I would find out if it is tin or stainless. If it is tin $1000 is way too much. If it is stainless is it soldered or welded? If it is soldered is it lead free? A welded stainless pan is worth the most. The condition of the pan is important too. If it is warped because it was burnt you may not want it because of hot spots that will cause it to burn on in the same spot. If the flues are damaged it may leak. Call someone like Bascoms in Alstead NH. Bruce deals with a lot of used equipment and could tell you the value once he knows the type and condition of the pan.

Russ

[markct]

is there a way to tell if a used pan has lead? i have been seeing a few pans listed in bascoms used stuff that would be good for what i want to do but dont wanna end up with a lead soldered one

[brookledge]

You can go to a hardware store and get a lead testing kit. Here is one from the internet
http://www.leadinspector.com/
Keith

[royalmaple]

There's alot of really good syrup produced on lead soldered pans. So if you are buying a pan and money isn't an object buy stainless welded pans, but if you can get a good deal on a soldered pan you can still make excellent syrup. And you'll still wake up the next day.

[HHM-07]

RM

Dito, Dito.......Amen