Yes, the seat was free. It is going to cost me about $60 for a new cover for the seat though, the original one went to the dump yesterday. Too many mice used it for parts of their nests

I had to clean my garage over the weekend so my wife could get in and out of the house without fear of tripping

. Fortunately the only thing I lost in the project was the Chipper Shredder (after I pulled the engine of course) So any bearings or shafts that may have been useful are gone to the dump.