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Title: Antique wagon?
Post by: switzersweet on March 14, 2011, 08:26:33 PM

I am trying to sell this wagon for a friend.......origin ally owner paid 350 for this.....wondering how old it really is and what it can go for now? I have searched and searched to no avail....it is in really good condition...heavy,steel wheels...exact copy of a true size wagon....thank you for any help

Title: Re: Antique wagon?
Post by: fancypants on March 14, 2011, 11:54:43 PM

Interesting item you have there , switzersweet .

I'm uncertain about the scale (size) of your rolling chassis , but I am wondering if you think that this item may be a goat cart/pony cart ?

Title: Re: Antique wagon?
Post by: waywardangler on March 15, 2011, 01:14:50 AM

Yes, I agree with fancypants on this being a goat cart. These are readily available at flea markets. Most are European in origin. $350 is at the very top end. I see these priced $200-250 all the time. Sorry about the price news.

Title: Re: Antique wagon?
Post by: mariok54 on March 15, 2011, 02:17:36 AM

It is a shame that it isn't over here in the UK, as you would, IMO, make a nice profit on it. This would end up outside a pub or restaurant with flowers flowing from it, or in someone's garden. Over here it could fetch anything over £300 (c $450 approx)  and even a lot more.

Title: Re: Antique wagon?
Post by: switzersweet on March 15, 2011, 07:17:23 AM

Thank you all so much, fancypants,thats exactly what I thought it was,wasn't concerned about getting more than the owner paid,just wanted as much as she paid, I love it,thinking about buying it myself.... appreciate the help !

Title: Re: Antique wagon?
Post by: talesofthesevenseas on March 15, 2011, 10:45:40 AM

Looks like you have an Amish goat cart. They are still made today. Hard to say if yours has much age or not since these are made using traditional methods. Here's a new one for sale for $380:

http://www.smithandspeed.com/catalog/item/4542488/4740416.htm (http://www.smithandspeed.com/catalog/item/4542488/4740416.htm)

(http://www.smithandspeed.com/i//large_goat_wagon.jpg)

Title: Re: Antique wagon?
Post by: switzersweet on March 15, 2011, 02:31:44 PM

Thank you for that pic,yes, I think that is what it is.....appreciate all the help !

Title: Re: Antique wagon?
Post by: KC on March 15, 2011, 02:58:09 PM

Yepper, Goat cart it is!  Fun item!  hard to tell with it painted! But from the hardware....would bet early to mid 1900's.

Title: Re: Antique wagon?
Post by: switzersweet on March 15, 2011, 05:09:54 PM

Just wondering if anyone can share any other places/sites that I could use to sell these items,other than Ebay, I am angry with them right now  ???

Title: Re: Antique wagon?
Post by: waywardangler on March 15, 2011, 05:39:32 PM

I guess the question is what are you wanting to sell?  There are other venues but the traffic is still on ebay. I have no experience with selling other than ebay and craigslist (locally). Anyone have any ideas that are viable?

Title: Re: Antique wagon?
Post by: switzersweet on March 15, 2011, 05:50:18 PM

I am looking to sell an antique goat cart and an antique secretary  :)

Title: Re: Antique wagon?
Post by: talesofthesevenseas on March 15, 2011, 05:55:59 PM

I would try Craigslist since they are both large items that would be very expensive to ship.

Title: Re: Antique wagon?
Post by: switzersweet on March 15, 2011, 05:56:59 PM

Oh I always do craigslist,may put the secretary up on Ebay as local pick up.....thanks for the help !

Title: Re: Antique wagon?
Post by: mart on March 15, 2011, 06:23:22 PM

Just a suggestion for the cart,, it looks like it could be used for miniature horses or could be fitted for  them. Try the free horse sites like Equine Now, Horsetopia, ect. Some are very "into" miniatures and you might sell it there !! Some of the ads you pay for, but some are free listings !!  Only thing you have to watch are spammers. And you must do a cash sale on these ads, no checks or money orders. Many ripoff artists that will offer to send you are larger check than the item sells for !! Just say cash only at pick up !!

Title: Re: Antique wagon?
Post by: switzersweet on March 15, 2011, 07:13:14 PM

Thank you Mart,great idea, I am going searching now.  :) and I am all to familiar with spammers having done Craisglist for a long time...

Title: Re: Antique wagon?
Post by: KC on March 16, 2011, 12:28:23 PM

Just a suggestion, antique means 100 years old or more.  I wouldn't put that it is antique...but it is most likely vintage (50 years or more).

Buyers can come back and demand money back....especially if they search and find that you have gotten this information on this site. (Foreknowledge).

Title: Re: Antique wagon?
Post by: talesofthesevenseas on March 16, 2011, 12:52:16 PM

Something that might help determine the age of this cart- Is there any way to actually hitch an animal's harness to the cart yoke/handle, or is it likely designed to be pulled by hand? Looking at the modern Amish one above, I don't see how the harness could be attached. I'm guessing that maybe this is intended for decor or to be pulled by hand but is reminiscent of goat carts? Maybe someone else can comment on how you would hitch a goat to it?

Title: Re: Antique wagon?
Post by: fancypants on March 16, 2011, 01:33:07 PM

I do like the hub/wheel construction on the item in question , suggesting to me that both a cooper/smith skills were used to construct them .
Sure seems like this do-dad of yours was designed to be a workin' unit .

Single & double hitch goat carts in images below (seems like yours is a dbl) .

Title: Re: Antique wagon?
Post by: switzersweet on March 16, 2011, 05:26:27 PM

Thank you all for your imput, my hubbys says this is a working wagon/cart.....I know nothing about the underside,but that is what he went right for....... I would love to own it,but already there is a buyer, I sure do appreciate all the input ,pics and information....... I love this site