Should I buy this?

[DaveParkis]

That was the question one of the guys in my woodworking club wanted to know and he texted me some pics of a plane that he found as part of a group of tools for a total of $15. Hopefully, the pics will be here soon.

[bandit571]

A Stanley No. 9?    Well..Duh!   And IF you can rehab it for use, send it to me with postage for both directions. and I'll rehab for you....

[Stwood_]

Yes, a very useful plane

[AHill]

If the body's not got any cracks or obvious repairs, absolutely buy it. No. 9's are somewhat rare. A rehabbed version would definitely be a collector's item. Very good condition ones are selling for upwards of $800.

[Stwood_]

Is that a hotdog handle laying there between the blade and lever cap?

[DaveParkis]

It sure is. I couldn't believe it when he texted me.

[MarkSingleton]

Please tell us he made the purchase.

Looks to be a good rehab project, as Bandit said.

[DaveParkis]

He did buy the tools. His $15 also included a 8" 2101 brace and a Stanley 80 scraper. I don't know if he plans on keeping the plane or selling it to get funds for tools he needs more

[MarkSingleton]

Cool.

Was just reading about the No. 9 on Superior Works ( Patricks' Blood and Gore ).
Lots of good  info available there of course. 

For the price paid, he did very well.  Even if it has flaws.

[Steve Hamlin]

Plus a 2101. The ultimate cordless drill with a chuck that'll handle any bit style, with an unequalled ratchet and a motor that runs on tea and biscuits (coffee and cookies that side of the pond.) FFS. Was a bit of a silly question then, wasn't it? I'd have insisted on giving several times the asking price: would have felt too much of a louse to fleece an uninformed seller by that much. Unless the source seemed shady? Then I'd want to check with local WW groups for the real owner.
(Only half tongue in cheek)