It is like all things that get put up for sale, stuff that has a cult sort of status always pull good dollars and then the next level always comes down to what someone will pay for it and then that is largely controlled by "is it working" and what repairs are needed to get it working. Restoring mowers can never be viewed in the "is it worth my while doing it" because I can assure you it never is, it is only done for personal satisfaction and a feeling of achievement