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COLLECTING traps
#7092762
12/16/20 07:34 PM
12/16/20 07:34 PM
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Joined: Dec 2020
Posts: 309 AR
bigfoottrapper
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OP
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Joined: Dec 2020
Posts: 309
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I have started my trapping journey and my family and I are having a great time! I thought it would be fun to collect old, discontinued, unusual or foreign made traps. I would want them to functional and priced comparable to new ones. I should be getting a little bit of cash in a month or so. if you have any suggestions please let me know or if you have any that you might want to sell PM me.
thanks!
Last edited by bigfoottrapper; 12/16/20 07:35 PM.
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Re: COLLECTING traps
[Re: bigfoottrapper]
#7092806
12/16/20 08:05 PM
12/16/20 08:05 PM
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Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 1,948 Iowa.
imissed
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trapper
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 1,948
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I have started my trapping journey and my family and I are having a great time! I thought it would be fun to collect old, discontinued, unusual or foreign made traps. I would want them to functional and priced comparable to new ones. I should be getting a little bit of cash in a month or so. if you have any suggestions please let me know or if you have any that you might want to sell PM me.
thanks! Priced comparable to new ones won't happen. Collectable trap are just that. Collectable. And some are pricey! You better have deep pockets! Some traps cost hundreds if not more!
Last edited by imissed; 12/16/20 08:07 PM.
WISH I HAD MORE TIME TO TRAP!
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Re: COLLECTING traps
[Re: bigfoottrapper]
#7093977
12/17/20 04:37 PM
12/17/20 04:37 PM
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Joined: Jan 2014
Posts: 610 Wyoming
thedude055
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trapper
Joined: Jan 2014
Posts: 610
Wyoming
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I am rather new at trap collecting. I just pick up things here and there. Most of my traps are on the lower side of collector value and all have been acquired for little or no money. I like ot find the traps that appeal to me or history and less about the value. That is mostly because i am super cheap and paying a thousand for a Newhouse is not in the cards for me. Some recent finds i have are a #0 easy set (i believe haven't cleaned pan to read yet), 550 helfrich, #2 Gibbs coil, and Victor 3N with full factory chain and swivel. These all came as trades for trapping gear like pan covers and bait that i make myself and sell at my shop. It is addicting and I am sure the collection will expand slowly into a budget i am not comfortable with now. My suggestion is start with what appeals to you and learn how to research the traps and get the information. this will help you learn more and start finding things you know more about and then it cascades. I still know little but it is fun.
Owner Wind River Trapping Supplies
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Re: COLLECTING traps
[Re: bigfoottrapper]
#7095385
12/18/20 11:54 AM
12/18/20 11:54 AM
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Joined: Sep 2012
Posts: 2,066 NY
rendezvous
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trapper
Joined: Sep 2012
Posts: 2,066
NY
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I also recently started collecting traps. I collect what I find interesting, usually unique or odd designs. I have learned things can get out of control quickly! What has my interest lately are Rat Traps, flat wood ones with graphics on the wood. But I collect anything to do with Hunting, Fishing, Trapping or the Outdoors, it kinda fills the void as I become more limited with health and age.
Let's go Brandon!
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