That E Bay seller has " Wishful Thinking, " on his mind. Right now, A JD bike has little collector value. $100 would be about right for one. Maybe later on, they will increase . Do with it what you want.
Well this is what I did with ole Deere John.
I started to motorize it but just didn't look right, I removed all the brazed ons, new wheels,seat,cranks,bars and paint. louis