Antique Stanley #31 Transitional Jointer Plane for sale

That would be a type 8, judging by the TM and the lever adjust. I would say your price is quite a bit off. They are not rare at all and go for around 20-50 on ebay. It would only be worth that much if it was a type Type 1 with the same amount of damage or if it had the “handy” marks along the side.. I’m no pro, but I buy and trade tools regularly.

Ouch!

I saw one on ebay that was around 50 years newer. Not sure how much the age of the plane plays a role in the price. I guess we’ll find out.

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If it was a pre lateral it may be worth a little more, but I’d say $40-$50 would be tops.

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I’m with Don, it just isn’t worth that much. Here’s on one ebay right now for $39.95 with zero bids – http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stanley-Bailey-No-31-Transitional-Wood-Bottom-24-Jointer-Plane-/221186177972?pt=LHDefaultDomain0&hash=item337fb93bb4

Here’s a seller with three wood bodies including a #31 for $19 BIN. http://www.ebay.com/itm/3-Bailey-Planes-Transitional-Wood-Working-Planes-one-24-and-2-each-15-Vintage-/370668686223?pt=LHDefaultDomain0&hash=item564d934b8f

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It looks like I’ll be taking a bath on this one.

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WOW- Sorry you paid so much for it! I have a couple of them and I don’t think I paid more than $15 for either! I would suggest restoring it and trying to get at least some of your money back, then chalking it up to lesson learned!

Don’t feel bad though, we all mess up sometimes!

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