Even funnier, you can purchase the exact same thing 'new' here for
$5.75!!!
http://www.classicautolubes.com/prices.htm
PT Barnum was right!!!
--- MGTD1952@cs.com wrote:
> I don't know what it is about the human condition that causes it but I
> can't
> wait to see what the final auction price is for the following item:
>
>
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2425358990&category=33551
>
> The seller describes it as NOS Triumph Jaguar MGB XKE MG TR7 Damper Oil,
> and
> the current high bidder (as of 5:30 am) bids $21.50. With shipping,
> that;ll
> come to almost $25!!!!!!
>
> So, I can call up my regular Moss distributor and get it for under
> $7.00, or
> I can get caught up in auction and pay 4 TIMES WHAT IT IS WORTH. And
> many
> will argue that even that is unnecessary, as any motor oil, trans fluid,
> sewing
> machine oil will work.
>
> And what exactly is "NOS" damper oil???? Does it improve with age like
> a
> fine wine?
>
> Excuse me know, I've just finished breweing the morning tea, and need to
> go
> list the used bags on e-Bay.......... I can see the listing now (gently
> used
> brewing apparatus for infamous English beverage. This traditional
> classic item
> is ready for you to use or display in your own home. Priority shipping
> available for $4.95. Opening bid $5.99. Buy it now $14.95)
>
>
> Steve in NJ
=====
Dan
The Garden State
'76 MGB Tourer (Driver)
'65 MGB Tourer (Project)
NAMGBR #5-2328
http://mywebpages.comcast.net/dibiase/Working_MG_Gallery.html
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