Wonky prices for 914 parts/cars, driven by greed, What can we do about it? Options

[JeffBowlsby]

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)

[JStroud]

This is a great idea and needed service to the world members. A list vendors with a description of the type of items they sell would be helpful, especially for new members, then set it up so members could add reviews of their experiences regarding pricing, service, and quality(separate from the vendor section now, more like a list than postings). This would help the good pruducts, service and pricing known to all members, not just the vendors who spend the most on advertising. I have my own philosophy on advertising, usually the companies that spend the most need it the most, those who hardly advertise let their product, service, and pricing do their advertising, I like to deal with the second group.

The second issue, car/used parts pricing, this is another excellent idea a list with the reasonable price or price range would be another great addition to the site, with these things in place on our site it would surely discourage price gougers and crooks from advertising here, or maybe elsewhere if they know they will be exposed here!

Great idea hope it becomes reality, that's my quick thoughts.

Jeff