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Originally Posted by Zeke

Yeah the pic in your other thread shows a lot of old tools. You've been busy. I've lost interest in the old stuff. Just takes up space and I seldom ever use one. There are a couple that are very useful.

You shouldn't have to pay much for antique tools as most don't sell well. I have braces and bits coming out of my ears and in reality I could get 20 bucks for 10 lbs of the stuff.

Yeah, I think it's funny when I see stuff on eBay priced as if it's made of silver and gold.
Most regular braces are, like you said, practically sold by the pound. There are some that are more sought after by collectors these days. I suspect a ton of the old stuff these days gets thrown into the garbage "when grandad dies".

Stanley 2101 braces are considered one of the best, and those regularly sell for $50ish if they are in good shape, but most braces unless extra old and/or unusual are $5-10.

I've only started buying old woodworking stuff since 2022, I think, and I've seen prices of some things go up 2x, 3x, or more. It seems that because a few things are desired, now everything thinks they have something unique and valuable. If you have the time and desire to hit garage sales and go "pickin'" you can still, I think find lots of bargains where you get the old molding planes for $5/per. I think I'm getting a pretty good deal if I get wood molding planes for <$15. I usually pay $5-15, but think I have paid as high as $20. I've got higher for an old screw arm plow plane, but that's not a regular molding plane.