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- goxu1
- 10+ Years
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This Book
Is this book worth buying ?
There's 1 for sale down here but it isn't cheap , so not sure.
There's 1 for sale down here but it isn't cheap , so not sure.
Cripes - I thought I'd never get one.
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1948 FCub 16109 "Lizzie"
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Cub-54A Leveling & Grader Blade
Cub-22 Mower
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- Location: Spokane Washington
Re: This Book
I see what you mean on price! That is sobering. I have a new copy of the book and have found it to be a nice reference and addition to my Cub reference library. Looking on Amazon I see it available for $79 + change for a used one and $200+ for a new one. Almost as much as a parts tractor.
- goxu1
- 10+ Years
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- Joined: Sun Feb 26, 2012 8:08 pm
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- Tractors Owned: 1957 CUB
- Circle of Safety: Y
- Location: Wilberforce NSW Australia
Re: This Book
The copy down here is $89aud , which is about $68 usd , so its in the ballpark
I was just wondering if its worth the $89 or not.
I bought the cub encyclopedia that was released a while back , but didn't rate it much...
I was just wondering if its worth the $89 or not.
I bought the cub encyclopedia that was released a while back , but didn't rate it much...
Cripes - I thought I'd never get one.
- Don McCombs
- Team Cub Mentor
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1957 Farmall Cub w/FH
1977 International Cub w/FH
1978 International Cub
1948 Farmall Super A - Circle of Safety: Y
- Location: MD, Deep Creek Lake
Re: This Book
I have a copy that I bought when it was first published, for about $30 US. I certainly wouldn’t pay any more than $89 AUD, though.
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1952 100
1960 460 Utility - Location: Central Va.
Re: This Book
I have bought both books. I have read both books cover to cover. In my opinion if you own the double authors book. There is no need for purchasing the single author. Don't get me wrong I still own both books. I would not let either one go. I just would not purchase one. It was close to reading the first part of one of the books twice. There's only some much information to cover on a tractor.
We're writing the best book on the "Cub" on this forum. It's just not organized for an easy read.
We're writing the best book on the "Cub" on this forum. It's just not organized for an easy read.
Walter
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Re: This Book
I have that book too!
I think I got my copy from overstock.com when I ordered some other books!
I was disappointed that it was printed in Hong Kong!
It is worth $20 in my opinion..... Mine says the price is $24.95usd / 39.95can on the back cover! I paid less than that!
I think I got my copy from overstock.com when I ordered some other books!
I was disappointed that it was printed in Hong Kong!
It is worth $20 in my opinion..... Mine says the price is $24.95usd / 39.95can on the back cover! I paid less than that!
1968 Cub Fast-Hitch
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1948 F Cub Fast hitch
1949 F Cub
1950 F Cub Fast hitch
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1966 Loboy with 1000 loader
1976 International Cub
several walk behind garden tractors
(20) FastHitch implements
tons' of cultivating and planting stuff
C-16 Cub Middlebuster
(2) A33 Cub bean harvester
NOS Planet Jr. planter
172 planter, large combo hopper, 101A fertilzer hopper
Cole 250# fertilizer hopper with chain drive. - Location: MA, Dartmouth
Re: This Book
It is a really great book, I read it probably 10 times, looked at the pictures probably a 100 times. The part about the last Cub being delivered with a letter from International Harvester was a little sad but an interesting part of the story and the end.
- Stanton
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1947 Farmall Circle Cub, serial #2116
1948 Farmall Cub, serial #46066 - Circle of Safety: Y
- Location: Lone Jack, MO
Re: This Book
goxu1 wrote:Is this book worth buying ?
There's 1 for sale down here but it isn't cheap , so not sure.
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There's one on ebay right now for $49.99 US. Shipping extra. Check it out:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Farm-Tractor-Color-History-Farmall-Cub-and-Cub-Cadet-by-Kenneth-Updike-2002-HC/274698463322?epid=2350759&hash=item3ff54de85a:g:QVwAAOSwPPZgOQjk
- Lt.Mike
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Re: This Book
I have that book and wouldn’t part with it but while it is worth having I wouldn’t pay more than $25 for it. Anything over that is gouging.
Watch ebay or amazon for a good price on a good used copy. One will come along if your patient.
Watch ebay or amazon for a good price on a good used copy. One will come along if your patient.
Quote by Gary Pickeral I like
"If it can cast a shadow, it can be restored"
"If it can cast a shadow, it can be restored"
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- 10+ Years
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- Joined: Fri Jan 11, 2008 5:30 pm
- Zip Code: 02747
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1948 F Cub Fast hitch
1949 F Cub
1950 F Cub Fast hitch
1965 Loboy Fast hitch
1966 Loboy with 1000 loader
1976 International Cub
several walk behind garden tractors
(20) FastHitch implements
tons' of cultivating and planting stuff
C-16 Cub Middlebuster
(2) A33 Cub bean harvester
NOS Planet Jr. planter
172 planter, large combo hopper, 101A fertilzer hopper
Cole 250# fertilizer hopper with chain drive. - Location: MA, Dartmouth
Re: This Book
That is a good idea, if you can find a used one that doesn't need much work, jump on it. Maybe it has missing pages, or maybe needs the binder redone. A lot of times it doesn't take much work to get it library ready.Lt.Mike wrote:I have that book and wouldn’t part with it but while it is worth having I wouldn’t pay more than $25 for it. Anything over that is gouging.
Watch ebay or amazon for a good price on a good used copy. One will come along if your patient.
- goxu1
- 10+ Years
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- Tractors Owned: 1957 CUB
- Circle of Safety: Y
- Location: Wilberforce NSW Australia
Re: This Book
Lt.Mike wrote:I have that book and wouldn’t part with it but while it is worth having I wouldn’t pay more than $25 for it. Anything over that is gouging.
Watch ebay or amazon for a good price on a good used copy. One will come along if your patient.
Will do Lt Mike , but patience is not 1 of my good points , LOL
Cripes - I thought I'd never get one.
- goxu1
- 10+ Years
- Posts: 424
- Joined: Sun Feb 26, 2012 8:08 pm
- Zip Code: 2756
- eBay ID: dog525
- Tractors Owned: 1957 CUB
- Circle of Safety: Y
- Location: Wilberforce NSW Australia
Re: This Book
Stanton wrote:goxu1 wrote:Is this book worth buying ?
There's 1 for sale down here but it isn't cheap , so not sure.
updike.JPG
There's one on ebay right now for $49.99 US. Shipping extra. Check it out:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Farm-Tractor-Color-History-Farmall-Cub-and-Cub-Cadet-by-Kenneth-Updike-2002-HC/274698463322?epid=2350759&hash=item3ff54de85a:g:QVwAAOSwPPZgOQjk
Wow , just looked + $49 shipping
That sucks
Cripes - I thought I'd never get one.
- Stanton
- Cub Pro
- Posts: 7760
- Joined: Mon Jun 22, 2009 6:56 am
- Zip Code: 64070
- Tractors Owned: 1942 Farmall AV, serial #87025
1947 Farmall Circle Cub, serial #2116
1948 Farmall Cub, serial #46066 - Circle of Safety: Y
- Location: Lone Jack, MO
Re: This Book
goxu1 wrote:Stanton wrote:goxu1 wrote:Is this book worth buying ?
There's 1 for sale down here but it isn't cheap , so not sure.
updike.JPG
There's one on ebay right now for $49.99 US. Shipping extra. Check it out:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Farm-Tractor-Color-History-Farmall-Cub-and-Cub-Cadet-by-Kenneth-Updike-2002-HC/274698463322?epid=2350759&hash=item3ff54de85a:g:QVwAAOSwPPZgOQjk
Wow , just looked + $49 shipping
That sucks
Did you already buy the local book at the higher price? Can you return it? That may be more hoops than you want to jump through...but if it were my mom, wow, she'd return a newly purchased item if she found a cheaper one for pennies (so it seemed) of savings.
Either way, enjoy the book!
- goxu1
- 10+ Years
- Posts: 424
- Joined: Sun Feb 26, 2012 8:08 pm
- Zip Code: 2756
- eBay ID: dog525
- Tractors Owned: 1957 CUB
- Circle of Safety: Y
- Location: Wilberforce NSW Australia
Re: This Book
No , haven't bought anything yet - just searching eBay every few days
Cripes - I thought I'd never get one.
- Stanton
- Cub Pro
- Posts: 7760
- Joined: Mon Jun 22, 2009 6:56 am
- Zip Code: 64070
- Tractors Owned: 1942 Farmall AV, serial #87025
1947 Farmall Circle Cub, serial #2116
1948 Farmall Cub, serial #46066 - Circle of Safety: Y
- Location: Lone Jack, MO
Re: This Book
goxu1 wrote:No , haven't bought anything yet - just searching eBay every few days
goxu1 wrote:Stanton wrote:goxu1 wrote:Is this book worth buying ?
There's 1 for sale down here but it isn't cheap , so not sure.
updike.JPG
There's one on ebay right now for $49.99 US. Shipping extra. Check it out:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Farm-Tractor-Color-History-Farmall-Cub-and-Cub-Cadet-by-Kenneth-Updike-2002-HC/274698463322?epid=2350759&hash=item3ff54de85a:g:QVwAAOSwPPZgOQjk
Wow , just looked + $49 shipping
That sucks
Now I'm confused. Thought you stated the book near you was $68. Why does finding the same book for $20 cheaper mean: "That sucks" from you? Would have thought you'd be pleased...
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