Why and who ????

[Brandon Metzger]

Why would someone buy old shocks? Ebay number 4582211407. I am not looking to start one of the "what fools" threads here I am just very curious. I see a number of these things on ebay and always scratch my head. Why would somone pay $1200 for 30+ yr old shocks? An who would think they are worth this much.

I am serious in this question...is there good reason or is it just plain foolishness?

All the best.
Brandon

[Mike M.]

Re: Why and who ????

some people spend a small fortune for parts for their vettes in an attempt to restore it to perfection(100% score sheet) . i've always thought it foolish for an owner to spend 10K for 4 used redlines for their 67 vette but i;ve seen it happen. its their $ --lot better than spending it on nose powder, mike.

[Clem Z.]

Re: Why and who ????

this guy that sold the shocks should send a donation the the NCRS for causing this to happen.

[Brandon Metzger]

Re: Why and who ????

Well I guess I am getting my answer.

This guy should be given some medication. It is one thing to sell an item, hype it up to something it is not in hopes some uneducated person will take the bait and spend a lot of money for nothing. It is another to list the item that is next to worthless and personaly feel the item is worth more than $1200. I think he or she has one or two screws loose upstairs.

[Joe L.]

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clem------

Yup! NCRS and NCCB have "created the market" for this sort of thing. Pieces that were once throw-away items are now worth big $$$$. In fact, a great part of the reason that these pieces are so "rare" is that they were throw-away items; so, most got thrown away years ago.

[Patrick H.]

Re: Why and who ????

Based on the buyer's previous purchases, he has a 67 Corvette with side exhaust. He also has no problem paying top dollar for items. In addition he apparently collects coins.

Apparently, at least TWO people thought they were worth this much, and based on recent auctions a lot MORE people think they're worth this much.

If it was the last item you needed for a "perfect" restoration, that's one thing. But in general, it's a lot of money for not a lot of points compared to other options.

Patrick

[John S.]

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The guy got a buy at the $2200.00. Are these cars really worth $100 to $200 grand, only if you want one. Where you going to find that kind of a date, and its only $2200.00.

[Patrick H.]

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The date doesn't matter to me.

I have a full matched set of four [not for sale] in the garage. And I couldn't even get any interest in my 72 at $28k. So, expensive shocks and $100k+ Corvettes are not in my future.

Patrick

[Eugene B.]

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Brandon,
I share your question and have the same thoughts when I walk around Carlisle and see old, non-functional, unsafe items with astronomical price tags. The thought that came to me is that these parts are being used to "build" Survivor and Star/Bow tie Corvettes. Maybe I'm wrong. The thing is; even if folks are manufacturing Survivor, Star/Bow tie cars, these kinds of cars do not have the value to justify manufacturing them with parts that are so expensive. I tend to agree with what others said, the NCRS is partly responsible for what we see.

I enjoyed your post and reading others responses.

Best regards,
Gene

[Gary S.]

Re: Why and who ????

I agree. Many times, this board has had a "points per dollar" discussion and this should be one of them. Replacement Delco shocks, that actually work , will cost you minimal point loss. And you can enjoy your car instead of bouncing down the highway with no shock dampening.
Gary

[Joseph T.]

Re: Why and who ????

People are using Ebay as an outlet to sell parts at whatever the market will bring..and there is nothing wrong with that..if the parts are properly described...and someone is willing to pay the price.

However..My experience over the last few years..is that owners having their cars built at top shelf restoration houses are paying whatever the restoration house is willing to pay to get the parts to do the restoration ( especially if the owner is looking to meet some NCRS matching numbers criteria )...and they pass that cost on to the owner of the car.

This helps explain the high cost of todays restorations. 1000+ hours at lets say $60/hr labor...PLUS parts.

Add this to the cost of the car..and you have $100,000 cars. Have a special car and its more like $150,000 +

A Market savvy buyer..that checks out Top Fight cars for sale..can pick up a relative bargain..without the restoration downtime..and start driving and showing the car immediately.