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Damn that eBay!

Started by _mike_nofx_ , Jul 16 2006 07:30 AM

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#1 _mike_nofx_

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Posted 16 July 2006 - 07:30 AM

Looking at the prices most people advertise their Torana parts for (AND GET!) is ridiculous now... Even just basic items can cost a fortune.

One cant help but think that selling their Torana on eBay, in parts, would probably generate 5 times more money than selling it whole.

Why can the parts be worth so much, but the value of the entire car is still so low? Im not talking about Highly Modified, or special models, just good clean straight examples. Like these:

White LX
LJ Original
LJ
LH Another LH

I know theyre not all perfect, and second one has no engine, but they are CHEAP

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#2 _ChiaLX_

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Posted 16 July 2006 - 07:16 PM

Its starting to get like that at swap meets too. Its all about supply and demand and who is cashed up/more desperate for the part.
I foud with ebay, bid in the last few minutes rather thanearly on as it just starts a bidding war.
I guess people would rather spend good money for parts they want rather than a few dollars more and then have to get rid of the body etc.
Its all about the age of conveinience for most and you pay for that.
Trading post is still cheaper by far than ebay, but sometimes you get lucky.
The bonus is when you advertise parts on ebay you will also get a good price!

Mick

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#3 _chevy_253_torana_

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Posted 16 July 2006 - 07:21 PM

i hate to say it fellas but i personally reckon if this keeps up and everybody gets a computer well it will be the end of swapmeets and just be on ebay

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#4 _Flamenco_

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Posted 17 July 2006 - 12:20 AM

I think it will be awhile before that happens... All the people in the swapmeets are aware of 'ebay prices' so they just ask more for thier parts to begin with... You can still find plenty of bargains at swapmeets.

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#5 boomfunk

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Posted 17 July 2006 - 12:12 PM

and swap meets are also a social gatherings of people you no and see and have a yarn to at every meet...

There will always be a place for swapmeets, sometimes its just a social event, iv been to so many lately and havent bought anything but cought up with a lot of old freinds that i wouldnt have if i didnt go...