[Zmagnette] 1959 MG Magnette Grille Magnette Grill | eBay

[Allen Bachelder]

Curiosity got the better of me.  ' Just sent the following in the form of a question to the seller on Ebay:

Hello Rob,

This is a nice straight grill, although definitely in need of replating.  It is certainly a rare item, but I believe you are sadly misled regarding its value.  I am affiliated with the Z Magnette Group of North America. Our membership of about 115, represents about 170 North American Z Magnette saloons - easily 95-98% of all North American Z Magnettes in existance.  Your Ebay ad has been a topic of discussion on our chat group these past few hours and while we represent just about your whole market, I see no evidence that any of our members would pay $1200 for this grill.  Replated, and in perfect dent-free condition, I believe you would see some interest in the $500-$800 price range.  If the whole car, as shown, were to be for sale in the $1200-$1500 price range, it might sell fairly quickly.  

This is not a criticism.  It's simply an observation.  We love our rare little saloons, but the market for them simply does not justify Bugatti parts prices. 

' Doubt if I get a response, but if I do - I'll share it.

FWIW,
Allen
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Allen & Florrie Bachelder       =iii=<
Spring Creek Home for Wayward MGs
'57 ZB, '60 A1600, '65 B, '69 C/GT, '73 B/GT
North Street, MI 48049, USA
http://www.mgexperience.net/member/bachldrs
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On Jan 21, 2015, at 10:48 PM, Chris Kotting wrote:

> You don't pay anything for an eBay listing if the item doesn't sell...
> 
> On 01/21/2015 08:34 PM, Arch Boston wrote:
>> O.k. Hate to appear brain dead ---  however, if the shoe fits... What gives with this perpetual listing?  The guy has spent many dollars listing the same thing over and over and....  Arch
>> http://www.ebay.com/itm/1959-MG-MAGNETTE-GRILLE-MAGNETTE-GRILL-/141024990024?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item20d5be9348&vxp=mtr
>> 
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