Auction of Gene Hetland's mostly '32 parts

[quickchangeV8]

I think that Tubman's post puts everything into perspective. Things are really going to change in the next 5 to 10 years. I really don't know what is going to happen to our hobby .Some younger people are still going to be interested but the numbers will be down considerably compared to the number of enthusiasts today. The hot housing market, the future surge in numbers of electric vehicles, and just the plain high cost of desirable parts and getting into this hobby in the first place are going to be determining factors in future young people getting into this hobby.

I have made my feelings known about the auction buyers premium. Looking over the auction results I see that the Eddie Meyer water heated intake manifold brought a hammer price of around $3700. I have been going to Fall Hershey for a lot of years and about 1980 there was a fellow selling his entire collection of about 80 flathead intakes for $35 each, your choice. Yes, you guessed it, I purchased the same Eddie Meyer intake for$35. I also bought 5 other intakes, a couple of Thickstuns, a Jack Henry, a Weiand tall and an Edelbrock Regular. That was all I could fit into my wagon. Yes, times have really changed since then.

[Tim Ayers]

Originally Posted by quickchangeV8

I think that Tubman's post puts everything into perspective. Things are really going to change in the next 5 to 10 years. I really don't know what is going to happen to our hobby .Some younger people are still going to be interested but the numbers will be down considerably compared to the number of enthusiasts today. The hot housing market, the future surge in numbers of electric vehicles, and just the plain high cost of desirable parts and getting into this hobby in the first place are going to be determining factors in future young people getting into this hobby.

I have made my feelings known about the auction buyers premium. Looking over the auction results I see that the Eddie Meyer water heated intake manifold brought a hammer price of around $3700. I have been going to Fall Hershey for a lot of years and about 1980 there was a fellow selling his entire collection of about 80 flathead intakes for $35 each, your choice. Yes, you guessed it, I purchased the same Eddie Meyer intake for$35. I also bought 5 other intakes, a couple of Thickstuns, a Jack Henry, a Weiand tall and an Edelbrock Regular. That was all I could fit into my wagon. Yes, times have really changed since then.

What's interesting about that Eddie Meyer intake that sold in the auction, it's a reproduction. Still very cool, but a reproduction and sold for more than it should have.

[TJ]

Originally Posted by quickchangeV8

I think that Tubman's post puts everything into perspective. Things are really going to change in the next 5 to 10 years. I really don't know what is going to happen to our hobby .Some younger people are still going to be interested but the numbers will be down considerably compared to the number of enthusiasts today. The hot housing market, the future surge in numbers of electric vehicles, and just the plain high cost of desirable parts and getting into this hobby in the first place are going to be determining factors in future young people getting into this hobby.

I have made my feelings known about the auction buyers premium. Looking over the auction results I see that the Eddie Meyer water heated intake manifold brought a hammer price of around $3700. I have been going to Fall Hershey for a lot of years and about 1980 there was a fellow selling his entire collection of about 80 flathead intakes for $35 each, your choice. Yes, you guessed it, I purchased the same Eddie Meyer intake for$35. I also bought 5 other intakes, a couple of Thickstuns, a Jack Henry, a Weiand tall and an Edelbrock Regular. That was all I could fit into my wagon. Yes, times have really changed since then.

Let's see here, 1980 was 40 years ago and the cost of doing business has gone up considerably since then. You indicate that these current prices are going to squeeze out the young people who want to get into the hobby. So here's a suggestion. Since you have collected all these parts over the years and maybe even hoarded them by hanging them on the wall, why not sell them to young person for what you paid for them. This way you get all your money back and have helped some young person get into the hobby. You've had the pleasure of owning them and can now pass them on to a new and younger owner to keep the hobby going.