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Wonky prices for 914 parts/cars, driven by greed, What can we do about it? |
JeffBowlsby |
Oct 24 2011, 01:41 PM
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914 Wiring Harnesses Group: Members Posts: 8,663 Joined: 7-January 03 From: San Ramon CA Member No.: 104 Region Association: None |
I know its all about supply and demand and what some are willing to pay, but sometimes we see pricing on 914s and 914 parts that are completely beyond reason. Some are taken by these scams. Most will recognize these ploys, but a greedy seller needs only one sucker and the whole hobby for our cars suffers.
Would it be useful if we as a club developed pricing guideline for parts/cars, based on recent sales of similar, condition, rarity, and listing other options, like available repro sources for those that are not aware? Post your horror stories! Lets out these low-lifes.... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smash.gif) |
JmuRiz |
Oct 24 2011, 05:21 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,488 Joined: 30-December 02 From: NoVA Member No.: 50 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
Used parts market is whatever the price sells for. I have some stuff for sale, think I've priced it in line with prices over the years. If people think the prices are too high, just offer less and take it from there...no big deal, worst that can happen is the seller says no. I agree with the old swap meet way of pricing new parts and pricing them at 60-50% of that value.
Old car parts prices will always go up if there is demand, just look at factory oil tanks...they used to be real cheap, now they are crazy money...same with 6-carbs. Heck, you used to be able to buy a nice factory 6 for $10k and a really nice 4 for $3k. |
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