Value of older All American canner

[Lamar]

How much do "you" think an All American 15qt canner is worth?
Its an older model and I'll check it out when I see it but dont want to pay too much.
Id rather get a new one for full price than get skint on an older one.
Its listed less than 1/2 price of a new one and the gauge and pressure vent look good (in the pictures).

[pmondo]

less then a $100.00 don't sound like a bad price a new presto is about that

[Awnry Abe]

I paid $75 for an older All American 2 summers ago at an auction. Gauge is good, uses the older 20 lb pressure valve and I have to regulate the pressure using heat. Replacing the old pressure relief valve with a jiggler is on the honey-do list.

[luvrulz]

Look at the gasket too.....but it's not a bad price.....

[Karen]

Originally Posted by luvrulz

Look at the gasket too.....but it's not a bad price.....

All American's don't have a gasket; they lock metal to metal. It's one of the best of features of them and why they last 2 lifetimes!

[Cyngbaeld]

If it only has a gauge and a pressure vent it is not worth as much as one with a weight. You can buy a weight and an adapter for it, but that adds to the cost. I wouldn't pay more than 1/4 price of new for one without the weight.

[MOgal]

DH and I bought a 921 AA canner at an auction a couple of years ago for $10. Judging by the typeface on the gauge, we guessed it was from the 30's. The gauge turned out to be accurate but I still wanted the weight before I used it. I think all told, with the new weight and vent pipe and an owner's manual, the canner's cost was about $60. I love that thing. It comes to pressure quickly and drops equally fast so I can get in extra canning loads.

[Lamar]

i bought it last night 1-11. Haven't had any time to look at it yet, I'm working all weekend.
It has a tag on the lid that says the model is 7.
I'm trying to find info on it now.
Thanks for all the answers.