I have to agree with George on the "don't insult me" part. I deal a lot of
parts, mostly used, because I won't ever use them. I expect to get
low-balled because I do the same thing when buying. A low opening offer is
no reason to get pi$$ed off. It is a method of determining how to bid on a
piece. The guys who get pi$$ed are the guys who think that they have a rarer
form of unobtainium... I usually have an idea of the worth of the piece and
if I don't, I just try for what sounds fair. After a low-ball offer, I try
to get negotiations going. If that doesn't work, I thank them and go my way!
As far as NOS goes, it is a harder market to price. Where most guys would
have trouble paying the big bucks, there is always the guy that has to have
that piece and will pay whatever it takes to get it. You just have to find
THAT guy! If there is a comparable repro part, take that price and add a
reasonable sum for originality and there you are. If there is no comparable
repro, find the average used price and double or triple it!
Kent
1960 Bugeye
Subject: Re: price on nos part
> Personally there is a certain level of honor and etiquette in selling
> parts...especially NOS parts. Believe me I've purchased my share of NOS
> stuff from some of the biggest Ass _____'s around. Answer to your
question
> is: in my opinion a pair of NOS rear bumpers for the bug might be
$100. -
> to maybe $125. I usually pay high prices and am a terrible negotiator
so
> take that into consideration. Personally I don't like when someone pulls
the
> old, "don't insult me" routine. Actually I hate that with a passion and
walk
> away.
> george marinos
> sprite MKII HAN6
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