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From: AMuzi <am@yellowjersey.org>
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Subject: Re: rec tech mower
Date: Thu, 17 Apr 2025 21:02:54 -0500
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On 4/17/2025 8:29 PM, Jeff Liebermann wrote:
> On Thu, 17 Apr 2025 14:54:07 -0500, AMuzi <am@yellowjersey.org> wrote:
> 
>> Since I just can't stand small engine noise I never owned a
>> powered mower.  When I did mow, I had a regular pusher
>> (vintage, $10 in 1977; only needed lubrication & sharpening)
>>
>> Oh, I see the going rate is lower even after inflation!
>>
>> https://www.ebay.com/itm/vintage-1950s-toro-sportsman-lawnmower-push-walk-behind-still-cuts-rusted-/271066110061
> 
> Look again please.  The above eBay link you posted does not work for
> me.  However, I was able to find a similar vintage Toro lawnmower.
> <https://www.ebay.com/itm/116530603540>
> Such mowers are sometimes collectors items and sell for rather
> astronomical prices.  This one is $900.  My guess(tm) is what you
> found was actually a printed advertisement.  Something like these:
> <https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw=1950%20vintage%20toro%20vintage%20mower>
> 

Came up first in a search and displays for me, $5 plus freight.


https://www.ebay.com/itm/vintage-1950s-toro-sportsman-lawnmower-push-walk-behind-still-cuts-rusted-/271066110061

Are there expensive lawn mowers? Oh, yes there are!

https://www.deere.com/en/mowers/zero-turn-mowers/z700-series/z760r-ztrak-mower/

The guy across the street from my shop uses a municipal 
parks model (he knows a guy...) like that on his lawn.



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Andrew Muzi
am@yellowjersey.org
Open every day since 1 April, 1971