$2000 gas cap

[35fordtn]

I was a bit surprised at the final outcome of the auction. Regardless, the buyer is happy and crazy auction prices like this and others at least shows there is still some value in this old ford stuff.

[Fordors]

Originally Posted by rich b

It looks, to me, like the winning bidder knew what he was was doing, didn't bid until the last few minutes; but did leave himself room to bump it again if he had second thoughts; which he did, and took the auction.

No accounting for the other idiots that jacked up the total number of bids with multiple low increment bids.

While I agree that the last bidder did use a last minute strategy what you guys think are low incremental bids are merely bids that went to a person's proxy amount. There can be interruptions to a proxy if another bidder should enter an amount somewhere in the middle so to speak and that has happened here also. Even without analyzing each individual bidder and their high proxy it is plain to see that there were not really that many bids entered.

Bidding in the last six seconds is certainly no guarantee. If I had bid in the first six seconds but I had set a higher proxy you can not exceed that bid with any so called strategy.

Regardless, to the seller go my congratulations! You did good.

[V12Bill]

I have one exactly like that that I bought at a garage sale for $2. Cost $16. to get a key made. Mine is real rare, it has DRAKE stamped on the back!! Maybe I should offer it on ebay, no wait, there will be a hundred on ebay tomorrow.

[Binx]

I watched a 2-bolt timing cover go for $200.00 so you never know.

Lonnie

[51504bat]

You'd think for this price it would have included free shipping!

[34Phae]

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There another one listed already, looking for the same outcome

[koates]

Hi there, I bought the same V8 locking cap with working key in good condition this year on ebay for $100.00. Regards, Kevin.

[Talkwrench]

WTF?? that cant be right...

[poweredbylincoln]

Originally Posted by roadster36

I am taking the one's I have out of my junk box. Mike is a great guy. I am glad for him.

Id buy it for my model a! but cant afford the $2,000 plus

[JM 35 Sedan]

Originally Posted by poweredbylincoln

Id buy it for my model a! but cant afford the $2,000 plus

Put it on your Christmas wish list. Maybe it will be in your stocking Christmas morning

[Tim Ayers]

I guess it goes to show you just never know. Remember when there was a run on those breathers that are scoops (I think '36 or '37)? Those got pricey real quick and then faded away.

Auctions are funny.

[51 MERC-CT]

Originally Posted by poweredbylincoln

Id buy it for my model a! but cant afford the $2,000 plus

Sell the model A, then you might be able to afford it.

[rich b]

Originally Posted by Fordors

While I agree that the last bidder did use a last minute strategy what you guys think are low incremental bids are merely bids that went to a person's proxy amount. There can be interruptions to a proxy if another bidder should enter an amount somewhere in the middle so to speak and that has happened here also. Even without analyzing each individual bidder and their high proxy it is plain to see that there were not really that many bids entered.

Still think there was a couple of odd bidders.

Heading on the bid history list:

"Only actual bids (not automatic bids generated up to a bidder's maximum) are shown. Automatic bids may be placed days or hours before a listing ends."

[itslow]

Originally Posted by rich b

Still think there was a couple of odd bidders.

Heading on the bid history list:

"Only actual bids (not automatic bids generated up to a bidder's maximum) are shown. Automatic bids may be placed days or hours before a listing ends."

There were two guys using some 3rd party automated software/service to increase their bid amounts every few seconds until they were the high bidder. The rest either entered a proxy bid or were manually increasing their bid.

"Automatic bids" would be those that are placed by the proxy to outbid a manually entered one. The 3rd party aided bids would be considered manual bids on that list.

The whole thing seems a bit fishy on the bidding, but we'll see what happens to the one that was listed yesterdary. Item #321617776420

[jimTN]

Drake had repops ten years or so back on sale for $10. Some $%&*(@ stole two I had in the shop.

[rotorwrench]

A lot of those outrageous bid wars end up with someone welshing on the deal.

[Marv]

Did any Barners stop to think that maybe the seller had several of these caps some friends run it up, so he could sell moprfe at high dollar and return the $2000 to his friend.I am not saying it happened that way, but it could.

[swoopNZ]

Now there's another one just surfaced on e-bay.
$300 at present.
Maybe Drake should start making them.

[BrianCT]

This seller gets more for other new items than Mac's or Drake charge.
Not knocking him , but I don't understand it either. I guess some people
are just spur of the moment buyers and can't be bothered with
catalogs.

[Admiral]

I hope the winning bidder actually pays ...