I’ve created a new—and perhaps overdue—page offering guidance on press value. Note that I am not providing price ranges. While I do some brokering of presses and keep my ear to the ground, I don’t have the time or inclination to tabulate sales and continually update this page. Buyers and seller are best served by doing […]
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Press for Sale?
There’s a chance that I’ll be selling my Vandercook 320 for a smaller press. I just replaced the rollers, and it’s in great working condition. What do you think I could start by asking for it? I’d only sell if I’d be able to buy another press with what I make from the sale. Thanks […]
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Hi Everyone, I’m looking into purchasing an older Vandy #3, but it has a broken handle, please see the photo. The seller split the press into two pieces (press bed and carriage) so that’s what shown in the photo. Does anyone have a good idea of how much it will cost to replace? And how […]
More#4 Proving Press questions
#4 Proving Machine available, would like advice of selling it.
MoreNew record
I think this one set a new Vandercook record. $10,100.53 Looks like a nice press. I’d love to have that adjustable bed.
MoreNo 1 Vandercook Proof Press
My father had this press in his studio. S/N 8774. He was a graphic designer and used the press for making type galley proofs for small ads. It’s been in storage for 15 years. I’d like to find a home/sell it. Located in Mt. Morris, Illinois–100 miles west of Chicago; 30 miles south of Rockford. […]
More11×25 1/2 Trip Action Vandercook Proof Press
This is my first post. I went through the pictures on the Vandercook web site and the proof press we have looks like the 11×25 1/2 Trip Action Vandercook Proof Press. I am a 4th generation printer in Cincinnati OH. Would anyone venture a guess at the value of this press. Thanks for your answer, […]
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I’ve located another table top press in the san francisco area. I’ve looked it up in the models index and it appears to be the second generation with the grippers but it does not have the inking tray. He’s asking $600. Is this anyone here or can anyone comment on the price etc? It comes […]
MorePotter Proof Presses
Howdy Vandercookers! I was directed here by Daniel Morris of The Arm Letterpress. I’ve found a Potter Proof press locally in NJ and am considering purchasing it. Most of my work is small-run and wood-type based, so having a printing bed larger than my 8×12 platen is a big plus. But, I know really nothing […]
Moresuggested price for Vandercooks
Dear All I am considering selling my 2 Vandercooks to my employer. (Read: “I needs the cash!”) As I don’t keep up with recent Vandercook sales & prices anymore, I am curious what any of you might think they are worth. The first is a Vandercook 4 that has been rebuilt, repainted, and has everything […]
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