 914 auction values, And the creation of a self fulfilling prophecy |
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| gereed75 |
 Mar 9 2019, 07:20 AM
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Senior Member  Group: Members Posts: 1,368 Joined: 19-March 13 From: Pittsburgh PA Member No.: 15,674 Region Association: North East States 
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I think at least a part of the market dynamic that we are currently seeing is attributable to the influence of the auction houses.
Three years ago the 914 is the featured car at Amelia. Suddenly a previously overlooked car is thrust into the limelight. The car now appears on the screen of a Whole bunch of qualified collectors that never before thought the cars were worthy of investment and voila, prices rise dramatically. The auction houses encourage demand for a car that had previously languished. And a car that has plenty of supply that will be filling auction lists for years to come. Grist for the mill. Are these guys that smart? I think they are. Not saying that is the only reason these cars are appreciating but it is a big factor. And we, the long time die hard 914 lovers go along for the ride, good or bad depending on your perspective. |
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| gereed75 |
Mar 9 2019, 09:53 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,368 Joined: 19-March 13 From: Pittsburgh PA Member No.: 15,674 Region Association: North East States
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Interesting point. RD being a great example.
There are a lot of these cars around. Special ones (low mileage, special editions, all original etc) will always be special and pricey. The crap ones will always be crap and cheap. It is the middle ground cars that most of here thrive on that will (and have been) increasing in price that will get harder to find and get good deals on. Good or bad, such is the current market. Try to enjoy, it won’t really hurt a bit! Pretty soon you too will be cool instead of quirky! |
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| KELTY360 |
Mar 9 2019, 11:00 AM
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914 Neferati Group: Members Posts: 5,142 Joined: 31-December 05 From: Pt. Townsend, WA Member No.: 5,344 Region Association: Pacific Northwest
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QUOTE(gereed75 @ Mar 9 2019, 07:53 AM)  Pretty soon you too will be cool instead of quirky! ....but I like being quirky. |
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gereed75 914 auction values Mar 9 2019, 07:20 AM
mepstein Bad. I like buying them. Mar 9 2019, 07:28 AM jagalyn Bad. I like driving them. Mar 9 2019, 07:40 AM
sithot More interest means potential for more parts. The... Mar 9 2019, 09:14 AM KELTY360
The cheapest thing on a lot of cars is the owner.... Mar 9 2019, 10:57 AM Chi-town I'm happy about parts availability
I'm no... Mar 9 2019, 10:33 AM bbrock
I'm happy about parts availability
I'm n... Mar 9 2019, 10:57 AM dr914@autoatlanta.com without an inexpensive tooler like Mark at 914 rub... Mar 9 2019, 11:36 AM larryM :beer1:
without an inexpensive tooler like Mark ... Mar 9 2019, 07:29 PM |
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