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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: 8,548 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) |
shuie |
Oct 24 2011, 07:58 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 352 Joined: 17-May 04 From: baton rouge, la Member No.: 2,075 |
Greed? Really? Is anyone making any real money selling parts for these cars? I seriously doubt it. Anyone who got into this stuff just to make money is probably broke.
I am extremely grateful for the folks who sell parts on the forums, ebay, swap meets, etc.. I have been buying parts that I NEED for my cars for 10yrs on the forums. Most of the folks that I have been lucky enough to deal with were nuttier about these cars than me. These guys have spent 10-20+ yrs acquiring their inventories. There is a real cost associated with this behavior (rented trailers, rented storage units, angry wives, etc.). I seriously doubt that they do, but good for them if they make a buck or three after dealing with all of this. |
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