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Posted by: RickS Feb 12 2009, 12:28 AM

Fellow dudes,

What is the going rate for a used set of original US spec rear lenses in 'most' excellent (thanks Ted) condition? No cracks, splits, chips, or runners left-on. I see they are NLA, so me bees a thinkin some really good 'uns my be worth just a bit.

Any guesses, edumacated or not, are appreciated.


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Posted by: slow914 Feb 12 2009, 12:31 AM

Ill give you fifty bucks, hell Ill even pick em up

Posted by: PanelBilly Feb 12 2009, 12:42 AM

Is this an auction?

Posted by: dr914@autoatlanta.com Feb 12 2009, 08:06 AM

and a thousand sets of repro USA style are readily available. We also have originals but very very very expensive so I would think that yours are worth 450 each to a real player. Repros of course are 199.50 for the set of two to club members.

Posted by: 6freak Feb 12 2009, 08:11 AM

I`ll see your $50 and raise you $50....$100 bucks and I too will pick them up

Posted by: degreeoff Feb 12 2009, 08:13 AM

I'd listen to the Doc...but again it'll take a die hard for that!

Posted by: Thomas J Bliznik Feb 12 2009, 08:26 AM

Hi Guys,

This is really interesting, cause I have a set like this squirreled away

I noticed a trend lately with more WTB's (want to buy) in the classified section. We have become the 356 NOS price level with the interest in 914's. It has come to the point when only good deals will be between friends. Good original parts are better than your 401 retirement money.

BTW: George @ AA will be your best friend We love you George!!!

Tom

Posted by: ConeDodger Feb 12 2009, 09:32 AM

I sold my near perfect used 70K mile originals to Bowlsby a year ago for $200 I think? He seemed pretty happy with that price.

Seems I should have saved them for my retirement...

Posted by: rhodyguy Feb 12 2009, 11:31 AM

even slightly used but excellent vs NOS is quite a price leap. 0 crazing (slight lines in corners) $125 plus per. lesser quality, less money. new old stock in box, what ever the market will bear.

k

Posted by: Garold Shaffer Feb 12 2009, 11:35 AM

I sold a pair of NOS in the box to a concourse type for $600. yes alittle less the what George quoted above, but all involved are happy

Posted by: ConeDodger Feb 12 2009, 11:47 AM

Not to take anything away from a near perfect set of US spec lenses but I would bet George's reproduction lenses are very close to original. George is a pretty picky guy in that regard. Example is the flared rockers that were made from the original GT rockers. Even have the part number on them. Anyone seen them yet? My guess is they haven't gotten by George yet. I know my flares don't go on until he is happy with those.

Posted by: turboman808 Feb 12 2009, 12:05 PM

Dam I traded a Euro set to Ray a few years ago for these. I had no idea they are so expensive.

Posted by: RickS Feb 12 2009, 01:05 PM

Holy smokes, considering the price variability (club price not withstanding ), now it comedown whether to establish a fixed price like $600 for the set or take my knocks with EvilBay and start the minimum bidding over $300. Decisions, decisions...

Thanks gents!

Posted by: 6freak Feb 12 2009, 01:09 PM

I dont see the Hella traid mark on there ....who you fool`n

Posted by: rhodyguy Feb 12 2009, 01:09 PM

don't open bidding at $300. set your reserve where you need it and let the bidding come to you. or, offer them up for what you need to see and try to sell them here and the other place too. what the story with ebay these days? percentage or flat fee?

k

Posted by: Phoenix 914-6GT Feb 12 2009, 01:13 PM

I hope you see this Curt, Greenie

Posted by: RickS Feb 12 2009, 01:35 PM

Just because your software won't zoom in on the Hella name, don't try putting it on me. Nice try tho - partial credit is given.

Posted by: 6freak Feb 12 2009, 01:40 PM

I was just fun ...good luck

Posted by: dflesburg Feb 12 2009, 02:10 PM

George,

did you ever get the euro repos in?

Posted by: PanelBilly Feb 12 2009, 02:18 PM

How's $55 sound?

But I'm not driving to pick them up. your going to need to ship them to me!

Posted by: greenie Feb 12 2009, 02:29 PM

Yeah..

I got screwed by Jon, watch out for him, he gave me a set of lenses , they do have one tiny little scratch, very disappointing...

&

the lower dash pad that he gave me is a little off color too.

Posted by: boxstr Feb 12 2009, 02:36 PM

Let ebay decide what they are worth.
CCLIN

Posted by: 736conver Feb 12 2009, 03:28 PM

In this market, lol.

Wont be much.

Posted by: SLITS Feb 12 2009, 05:56 PM

As with all things starting with a P ... they're way over priced. I'll keep my cracked and hazed until they fall apart and then put red film over the hole!

Posted by: PanelBilly Feb 12 2009, 06:06 PM

$57.50 and that's my final offer!

Posted by: dr914@autoatlanta.com Feb 12 2009, 06:11 PM

yes! AT least 500 sets are here now WAY too many! They need to be on 914s!

Posted by: Phoenix 914-6GT Feb 12 2009, 08:54 PM

Well the dash pad you can blame on Brad. He got the one that was 100% perfect Giving things away is expensive but is highly worth it when you get to see them in use .

So when is the car going to be finished Curt? Need help?

Sorry for the highjack

Posted by: dflesburg Feb 12 2009, 09:08 PM

How much are the euro lenses George and could you post some good pics please...

Thanks,

Duane Flesburg
Dayton Ohio