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athingperson Samba Member
Joined: September 15, 2010 Posts: 8 Location: san Diego
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Posted: Fri Feb 03, 2017 3:04 pm Post subject: Thing top price question |
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Thing question. I have a new canvas top, clear window and excellent frame. I just sold my Thing with the hardtop, but kept the rag top.
I was trying to get an idea of a asking place when I put it in classifieds. I couldn't find one complete to compare. Thanks |
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EDragnDean Samba Member
Joined: July 13, 2005 Posts: 1148 Location: Vancouver, WA
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athingperson Samba Member
Joined: September 15, 2010 Posts: 8 Location: san Diego
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Posted: Fri Feb 03, 2017 5:47 pm Post subject: Re: Thing top price question |
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Thing shop as far as I know. |
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Joe 20 Samba Member
Joined: August 27, 2005 Posts: 655 Location: Ohio
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Posted: Fri Feb 03, 2017 8:56 pm Post subject: Re: Thing top price question |
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Just curious...what color is the top? |
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athingperson Samba Member
Joined: September 15, 2010 Posts: 8 Location: san Diego
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Posted: Fri Feb 03, 2017 11:36 pm Post subject: Re: Thing top price question |
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white. |
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ldj1002 Samba Member
Joined: August 24, 2015 Posts: 260
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Posted: Sat Feb 04, 2017 8:10 am Post subject: Re: Thing top price question |
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athingperson wrote: |
Thing shop as far as I know. |
You need to know before you price it, both the fabric and the frame. If original frame it is flimsy. |
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athingperson Samba Member
Joined: September 15, 2010 Posts: 8 Location: san Diego
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Posted: Sat Feb 04, 2017 3:51 pm Post subject: Re: Thing top price question |
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OK, NEW canvas top, not sure if it's a Thing Shop, TMI or other Mfg as there is no specific tag. Clear rear window and frame complete in Excellent cond. Ready to install Just looking for a ballpark figure on a realistic selling price. |
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EDragnDean Samba Member
Joined: July 13, 2005 Posts: 1148 Location: Vancouver, WA
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Posted: Sat Feb 04, 2017 4:26 pm Post subject: Re: Thing top price question |
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athingperson wrote: |
OK, NEW canvas top, not sure if it's a Thing Shop, TMI or other Mfg as there is no specific tag. Clear rear window and frame complete in Excellent cond. Ready to install Just looking for a ballpark figure on a realistic selling price. |
Does the soft top have a metal rod on the back, and pre punched holes?
Ok, I will take a stab -- top, unknown manufacture, white, 2nd hand... $150 - $200. True ready to install frame (can't tell by looking, distortion is a killer) up to $400. Shipping the frame = crazy pricey. Sooo, you need a local to pickup -- $500 on a good day? If you find someone local who wants/needs a white top.
Thingshop top and frame? $1000. _________________ 63 Double Cab http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=443823&highlight=deanos
66 Bus Click to view image - SOLD
73 Thing http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?p=8111202#8111202
70 BusClick to view image |
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kubelmann Samba Member
Joined: April 13, 2003 Posts: 3266
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Posted: Mon Feb 06, 2017 9:26 am Post subject: Re: Thing top price question |
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Top and frame together shipped with Greyhound $75-$100 |
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hitest Samba Member
Joined: September 30, 2008 Posts: 10296 Location: Prime Meridian, ID
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Posted: Sun Feb 26, 2017 8:33 pm Post subject: Re: Thing top price question |
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Your Thing's buyer must have had a screw loose to not want the soft top with his purchase. It was worth more as a value-adder with the car than on its own. Why not call the guy and offer the top to him. _________________
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I wonder what the nut looks like.
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irvanm Samba Member
Joined: January 09, 2008 Posts: 609 Location: Lawrence, Kansas
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Posted: Mon Feb 27, 2017 3:05 pm Post subject: Re: Thing top price question |
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I think Hitest is a genius, simple, sensible, easy, good solution. |
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