OT:Almost 1100 views and not one bid is my price to high? |
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OT:Almost 1100 views and not one bid is my price to high? |
LarryR |
Mar 3 2008, 10:11 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 929 Joined: 15-March 07 From: E. Bay Area, N. California Member No.: 7,604 |
I thought posting it at 16 cents on the dollar of what I have into it would cause a bidding war but man not one bid going on day 3 has me nervous:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAP...E:IT&ih=008 My friend pointed out that I did a really lousy job with the pictures. I should have taken shots of all aditional parts etc. ... This is not an exit from 914's. I have a 72 914 too. I just have 8 cars and have to get rid of something due to parking constraints. I know I picked a bad time to sell it. Both seasonally and the stage its in but not worth 1K? Looking for feedback on the posting ... putting on flame suit so go ahead and tell me what I did wrong. |
biosurfer1 |
Mar 3 2008, 10:18 PM
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Teener fo Life! Group: Members Posts: 3,020 Joined: 3-August 03 From: Roseville, CA Member No.: 977 Region Association: Northern California |
Remember, 99% of ebay bidding happens in the last hours (if not minutes) of the auction.
That being said, I highly doubt there will be a bidding war for this particular car only because the things you spent money only matter to a limited amount of people. 2k on a cage and 2.4k on chassis don't add much value to anyone looking for a regular 914, let alone the handful of racers looking on ebay to start a project. Did you list here, pelican, etc before you listed on ebay? |
Todd Enlund |
Mar 3 2008, 10:33 PM
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Resident Photoshop Guru Group: Members Posts: 3,251 Joined: 24-August 07 From: Laurelhurst (Portland), Oregon Member No.: 8,032 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
I've got two comments... first, a 914 race chassis is a very specialized item. You've got to hope that you find the right buyers... you need to have at least two buyers interested to get a bidding war. Second, often on eBay shoppers scout out what they are interested in, but won't bid so that the price does not go up. If there is interest, then it will skyrocket in the last few hours of the auction.
If I had the space or the money, I'd love to have it... but I barely have room for the 914 that I already own, and don't have the money to buy everything that I need for this one. |
LarryR |
Mar 3 2008, 10:37 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 929 Joined: 15-March 07 From: E. Bay Area, N. California Member No.: 7,604 |
I appreciate the feedback. Anything to improve on the listing? I just got off the phone with another friend and he said rent some storage space take it off ebay problem solved (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) I guess I will give it a few more days and contemplate that route.
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sww914 |
Mar 3 2008, 10:39 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,439 Joined: 4-June 06 Member No.: 6,146 Region Association: None |
Unfortunately, what you have in it has very little to do with what it's worth now, in most situations. I have 10K in my car in parts and materials alone. I did all the work myself and with the help of friends who worked for free, I figure it's a $7,000.00 car, maybe $8,000.00 on a good day with a tailwind.
I paid $425,000.00 for my house almost 3 years ago, it's worth about $400,000.00 now after all the work and money that I've put into it. Be glad it's not a boat. They're 10 times worse. |
biosurfer1 |
Mar 3 2008, 10:43 PM
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Teener fo Life! Group: Members Posts: 3,020 Joined: 3-August 03 From: Roseville, CA Member No.: 977 Region Association: Northern California |
The only thing I would suggest is to maybe give a quick caption of the pics and why you're showing them (i.e. "look no rust", etc)
Otherwise you seem right on, just limited market |
jimkelly |
Mar 3 2008, 11:05 PM
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Delaware USA Group: Members Posts: 4,969 Joined: 5-August 04 From: Delaware, USA Member No.: 2,460 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
i think you need to decide what you are gonna do BEFORE someone bids $1001.00
because you have no reserve. also - why do you have a side shift trans engine mount bar with a tailshift trans linkage in the trunk : ) jim |
LarryR |
Mar 3 2008, 11:13 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 929 Joined: 15-March 07 From: E. Bay Area, N. California Member No.: 7,604 |
i think you need to decide what you are gonna do BEFORE someone bids $1001.00 because you have no reserve. also - why do you have a side shift trans engine mount bar with a tailshift trans linkage in the trunk : ) jim If someone bids 1001 I would be stuck! the side shift trans engine mount was just in the trunk the tail shift engine mount is still on the engine ... |
boxstr |
Mar 3 2008, 11:47 PM
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MEMBER:PACIFIC NORTHWEST REGION Group: Members Posts: 7,522 Joined: 25-December 02 From: OREGON Member No.: 12 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
If you relist, start your bidding at $100. put on a reserve and see how high the bidding goes. That will tell you what the buyers are willing to pay. I think you just started out to high.
CCL |
byndbad914 |
Mar 3 2008, 11:55 PM
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shoehorn and some butter - it fits Group: Members Posts: 1,547 Joined: 23-January 06 From: Broomfield, CO Member No.: 5,463 Region Association: None |
If you relist, start your bidding at $100. put on a reserve and see how high the bidding goes. That will tell you what the buyers are willing to pay. I think you just started out to high. CCL (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) Stop the listing and re-list with a reserve as described.b |
alpha434 |
Mar 4 2008, 09:45 AM
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My member number is no coincidence. Group: Members Posts: 3,154 Joined: 16-December 05 From: Denver, CO Member No.: 5,280 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
All 1344 views were me. Sorry.
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brer |
Mar 4 2008, 10:48 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,555 Joined: 10-March 05 From: san diego Member No.: 3,736 Region Association: None |
what class was this built for?
is it legal in any of them? |
LarryR |
Mar 4 2008, 11:15 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 929 Joined: 15-March 07 From: E. Bay Area, N. California Member No.: 7,604 |
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LarryR |
Mar 4 2008, 11:16 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 929 Joined: 15-March 07 From: E. Bay Area, N. California Member No.: 7,604 |
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Joe Ricard |
Mar 4 2008, 12:03 PM
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CUMONIWANNARACEU Group: Members Posts: 6,811 Joined: 5-January 03 From: Gautier, MS Member No.: 92 |
To put it in perspective I picked up my roller race car with a cage and lots of go fast goodies. for 500 bucks. Picked up the blown 2.0L and transaxle for the car for 250.00
So far sold the heads for 500.00 and gave away a bunch or other stuff in horse trade. 1000.00 is pretty steep for a roller. |
krazykonrad |
Mar 4 2008, 03:43 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,128 Joined: 21-February 06 From: Canton, GA Member No.: 5,610 |
If my wife wouldn't kill me within .00000236 seconds of towing it home, I'd buy it in a heartbeat.
Best of luck, Konrad |
Eric_Shea |
Mar 4 2008, 04:38 PM
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PMB Performance Group: Admin Posts: 19,278 Joined: 3-September 03 From: Salt Lake City, UT Member No.: 1,110 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
Well... posting it here now has it up over 1500 views. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif)
Was it posted in the "Classifieds"? |
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