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I know that a lot of use have bought on eBay . Have you noticed in the past years more and more iron is showing up and they think it is gold plated . Like most of us we have a pile of that iron in some corner and taking up room . Also when I am looking for a particular part on eBay none are up for bids . But after I locate the part I was needing . eBay is full of them . Just a comment. Miff
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Isn't that the way life seems to go?
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And its a lot less than what I paid for it....oh well.
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Prices for new AND used Model-A parts are on the increase ...and have been for several years now. Same thing seen in sales of good Model-A cars. The value of them keeps increasing which is contradictory of those who feel the end is near for the Model-A restored hobby!
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Here is an eBay bargain!
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Hot Damn....I've got two of those...I'm rich
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I stumbled on a part that I needed just this past week. Seller even accepted my "best offer". Mine has some stripped threads, thought I was going to have to helicoil it. Of course, I'll have to look my new acquisition over carefully to make sure all the threads are OK.
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That is why some of us prefer swap meets and are disappointed that they are gradually dying out in many parts of the country. The level of pricing craziness is much lower at swap meets. And, yes, after you have searched long and hard for certain parts, they will come out of the woodwork and at lower prices once you have made a purchase.
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Most sellers are reasonable if you don't start with an offer that is insulting. The buyers that start super low will get a counteroffer or an outright agreement rather quickly. Insulting offers are met with silence or an outright decline of offer. If making an offer remember you are setting the tone for negotiations. Rod
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I have also noticed that ther are less quality original Model A parts on EBay now. In addition to that, we have to sift through hundreds (or thousands) of listings for new shift balls with nudies on them and seat belts in every color imaginable, not to mention all of the new parts to build rods and customs.
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To say nothing of all the "Fits Model A" designations. That only means that the seller does not know what they fit. They just know that there are a lot of people out there looking for Model A parts.
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Unfortunatley I estimate that less than 20% of the people into Model A's that have access to a computer visit Fordbarn on a regular basis and many ask a question on the forum, get an answer and leave until they have another problem. And less than half of the people who are on here visit the swapmeet section. Most here on a regular basis are here for the somewhat social reasons. Just some estimations based on what I see. So not really a very large group to sell parts for and very few responses for Wanted items either. Rod
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I have also used the Wanted section and have had success in getting the item needed most of the times. In general, I have found Fordbarn to be useful, but not the only source of parts,etc. The classified sections of MARC, MAFCA,, MTFCA, and Early Ford Club of America are all good sources. Most my good sellers on e-bay have disappeared. Of course, I have been looking for original or NOS when I search. |
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Ha ha, I agree, I've bought plenty of stuff for very reasonable prices on the Barn & HAMB classifieds. Let's keep it in house, could call it "A" bay?
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![]() ![]() I'm thinking/hoping that there must be a 'secret' to around this , but alas that is wishful thinking. And, as said, spending a tank full of gas to go to a swap meet for some used parts (if lucky) , is not very practical when you add up the associated costs. LARGE items are the exception, with saving shipping and personal inspection of item. I've taken to buying USED parts from Berts (thanks Steve, as latest box of used parts was just left ![]() ![]() Last edited by hardtimes; 08-05-2015 at 04:24 PM. Reason: ........ |
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Swap meet are fun to attend.
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