Hi Norm,
Jack and I have discussed this issue quite a number of times over the years and yes it's certainly in decline I say. I can't ever see mowers sitting in some collector garage like 1970's race cars are nowadays. I know there are a few that have a rack display of VC Victa's but they are few and far between. You are absolutely correct in saying that there's no cash to be made in this caper and it's simply personal satisfaction. I guess you can't say to the wife "hop in the passenger side and we'll go for a ride". Most wives despise Lawnmowers at the best of times and as such getting all cuddly with mowers just generally gets one offside with the Cheese and Kisses in the long run.
Mine can't understand the attraction to the Model 45's I have, but on the flipside she loves the look of the gardens and the lawns appearance.
Cheers,
BB.
