Antique Model A Ford Engine Hand Crank: From Junk Box to $25 Profit

 

SOLD!! $25.00

I recently stumbled upon a real piece of history in an estate sale junk box: an Antique Model A Ford Engine Hand Crank. The best part? It was absolutely free. You really can’t beat a price tag of zero dollars. I don't know much about these cranks but I think they can be used on generators and tractors. It had a bit of surface rust, which is expected for its age, but overall it was in great condition.

I listed it on eBay and, since I was clueless of the real value, I started the price high and within a week accepted a solid offer of $25.00. Shipping this thing was a bit of a workout, though. Large, heavy items are always a pain in the butt to pack. I definitely felt like I earned every penny of the profit by the time I got it taped into a box. The buyer was thrilled and left positive feedback, so it was well worth the effort.

If you enjoy hunting for treasures like this, feel free to return to the home page or check out my latest finds at my eBay store. You can also browse through more Vintage items or other old-school Tools I’ve flipped recently. It’s amazing what people toss into junk boxes!

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