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Picked up another Jensen 50 Steam Engine Today. Looks completely original.
« on: August 16, 2020, 06:26:16 pm »
Hey everyone. Figured I'd let the cat out of the bag.
I'm sure several were wondering who got the Jensen 50 and that B42 Empire. I stopped at 600 on the B42. Someone got a very good deal. Better you than me.
I particularly wanted the Jensen 50 and was going to go all in. Thank you to 2nd bidder who stopped.
After fees and shipping is around $2800.
Still a decent price.
I'll post some pics and video when it arrives.
PS Was anyone else on here bidding?
Thanks and congratulations to all.

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Re: Picked up another Jensen 50 Steam Engine Today. Looks completely original.
« Reply #1 on: August 16, 2020, 08:14:25 pm »
What an outrageous bargain .... Congrats!!!
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Re: Picked up another Jensen 50 Steam Engine Today. Looks completely original.
« Reply #2 on: August 17, 2020, 01:42:45 pm »
That power cord needs replacing.
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« Reply #3 on: August 17, 2020, 05:32:05 pm »
Excellent buy
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Re: Picked up another Jensen 50 Steam Engine Today. Looks completely original.
« Reply #4 on: August 17, 2020, 06:51:06 pm »
I was bidding but backed off after 1600. I was clearly hoping to pick low hanging fruit.


Congrats, Jack...!!!  It is great to know it is "in the family". Looking forward to seeing more as it progresses.


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« Reply #5 on: August 17, 2020, 06:51:44 pm »
Very nice buy, I have one of these on my bucket list, though I think that bucket will always remain empty.
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« Reply #6 on: August 17, 2020, 06:57:11 pm »
Quote from: Tadfafty on August 17, 2020, 01:42:45 pm
That power cord needs replacing.


Quite right and cudos to the Amero Auctions for not only pointing out the power cord in their description but showing a good picture of it.

Here it is:
https://www.liveauctioneers.com/item/88235356_large-vintage-jensen-style-50-steam-engine


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« Reply #7 on: August 17, 2020, 07:23:31 pm »
The auction house sure didn't estimate the price very well. Even at the unbelievable price Jack scored it at, the estimate was down around 1/3, and only about 1/5 of normal current market.

Other than that easily fixed cord, it looks to be a very okay unit!
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