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Gary
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 Posted: Sun Aug 26, 2018 8:10 am Post subject: Help with Service Manual Valuation |
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I acquired this hardcover service manual while clearing my parents' estate. My dad purchased it new and used it for many years when he had a side business repairing VWs. I don't believe any pages are missing and, aside from the wear and tear (and tape job on the binder) it's in good condition. I spent many a rainy Saturday/Sunday reading through the technical procedures when I was very young. This book includes the repair procedures for vehicles equipped with cable brakes. The bodywork repair section is fantastic with detailed images of repairs carried out on actual damaged vehicles.
Any idea on what this is worth? It is the perfect item for an early VW enthusiast who would keep this as a conversation piece, display item, or even reference for maintenance.
Thanks for the feedback an interest.
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ZENVWDRIVER
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| Posted: Sun Aug 26, 2018 8:26 am Post subject: Re: Help with Service Manual Valuation |
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I had that same book - in a little better shape - sold it for a hundred bux - wish Ikept it now.
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5/50, pastel green 11G - SOLD
8/50, gray 11A Beetle
6/52, pastel green 11C - SOLD
11/4/52, black Zwitter - SOLD to my little bro.
1954 Porsche, pre A, with VW 36 horse- SOLD
1/54, black 11C Beetle - TRADED
2/55 Iceland green Beetle, on a 1965 pan
3/55 113 Beetle, stratos silver
1955 Messerschmitt KR175 - SOLD, sadly
1960 single cab
1962 SO33, with SO 42 interior
9/63 Pacific blue, Ghia
'87 Toyota MR2
'02 WestFORDia E-150, GAVE TO OUR SON
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aa390392
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| Posted: Sun Aug 26, 2018 8:53 am Post subject: Re: Help with Service Manual Valuation |
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I still have mine, I find it priceless.
Cheers Thomas
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ZENVWDRIVER
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| Posted: Sun Aug 26, 2018 5:09 pm Post subject: Re: Help with Service Manual Valuation |
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| aa390392 wrote: |
I still have mine, I find it priceless.
Cheers Thomas |
... it is priceless. I did get another VW manual. A 1952/1954 workshop manual - is more in line with the era of cars, I now have and is also "priceless"
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5/50, pastel green 11G - SOLD
8/50, gray 11A Beetle
6/52, pastel green 11C - SOLD
11/4/52, black Zwitter - SOLD to my little bro.
1954 Porsche, pre A, with VW 36 horse- SOLD
1/54, black 11C Beetle - TRADED
2/55 Iceland green Beetle, on a 1965 pan
3/55 113 Beetle, stratos silver
1955 Messerschmitt KR175 - SOLD, sadly
1960 single cab
1962 SO33, with SO 42 interior
9/63 Pacific blue, Ghia
'87 Toyota MR2
'02 WestFORDia E-150, GAVE TO OUR SON
All super-heroes, wear a MASK |
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Gary
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| Posted: Mon Aug 27, 2018 3:42 pm Post subject: Re: Help with Service Manual Valuation |
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| ZENVWDRIVER wrote: |
| I had that same book - in a little better shape - sold it for a hundred bux - wish Ikept it now. |
I don't find this response to be of any help because there is no context to use for reference. When did you sell your copy -- two years ago? -- ten years ago? Please be more elaborate in your response if you intend on being helpful.
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campingbox 
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| Posted: Mon Aug 27, 2018 6:19 pm Post subject: Re: Help with Service Manual Valuation |
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$100-$150 is probably fair for that book in that condition.
If you are handy with how internet search engines work, you can do a google search which will find old ads on the samba but you can only see thumbnails, price, and title (no descriptions). |
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EverettB
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ovals4ever
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| Posted: Tue Aug 28, 2018 2:36 pm Post subject: Re: Help with Service Manual Valuation |
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My estimate would be less than $200.
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Gary
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| Posted: Sat Sep 01, 2018 6:59 am Post subject: Re: Help with Service Manual Valuation |
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| campingbox wrote: |
$100-$150 is probably fair for that book in that condition.
If you are handy with how internet search engines work, you can do a google search which will find old ads on the samba but you can only see thumbnails, price, and title (no descriptions). |
Yes, I am familiar with searching the Googles; however, that's only partially helpful in setting a value. For example, let's say I find an archived listing of one in similar condition for $400, the listing of which was from five years ago. Sure, it was listed at that price but it may have languished for a year and the seller may have sold it at a local swap meet for $150. Details like that are not part of the ad's history.
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FWIW I told him to start at $200 and see if he gets any offers.
I think nice ones are around that level so it should be less but you never know... |
Yes, one never knows. I listed it at $200 but avoided including a "Best Offer" option due to the kinds of people who will respond with a lowball offer of $20.
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ZENVWDRIVER
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| Posted: Sun Sep 02, 2018 11:27 am Post subject: Re: Help with Service Manual Valuation |
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... same one - 1952/1955, came up in Oklahoma, in thesamba classifieds yesterday for $200 - great price. If I did not already have one, i's scoop it up.
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5/50, pastel green 11G - SOLD
8/50, gray 11A Beetle
6/52, pastel green 11C - SOLD
11/4/52, black Zwitter - SOLD to my little bro.
1954 Porsche, pre A, with VW 36 horse- SOLD
1/54, black 11C Beetle - TRADED
2/55 Iceland green Beetle, on a 1965 pan
3/55 113 Beetle, stratos silver
1955 Messerschmitt KR175 - SOLD, sadly
1960 single cab
1962 SO33, with SO 42 interior
9/63 Pacific blue, Ghia
'87 Toyota MR2
'02 WestFORDia E-150, GAVE TO OUR SON
All super-heroes, wear a MASK |
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60ragtop
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| Posted: Sun Sep 02, 2018 12:00 pm Post subject: Re: Help with Service Manual Valuation |
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can't believe one came up for sale in OK 
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Gary
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| Posted: Mon Sep 03, 2018 2:03 am Post subject: Re: Help with Service Manual Valuation |
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Listed and sold for $200 within a day of being posted.
Thanks to those who provided helpful feedback and guidance.
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ZENVWDRIVER
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| Posted: Mon Sep 03, 2018 2:54 pm Post subject: Re: Help with Service Manual Valuation |
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.. 'nutter one in thesamba classifieds = more than double the price of the utter one, this time in Michigan... since 8/28
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5/50, pastel green 11G - SOLD
8/50, gray 11A Beetle
6/52, pastel green 11C - SOLD
11/4/52, black Zwitter - SOLD to my little bro.
1954 Porsche, pre A, with VW 36 horse- SOLD
1/54, black 11C Beetle - TRADED
2/55 Iceland green Beetle, on a 1965 pan
3/55 113 Beetle, stratos silver
1955 Messerschmitt KR175 - SOLD, sadly
1960 single cab
1962 SO33, with SO 42 interior
9/63 Pacific blue, Ghia
'87 Toyota MR2
'02 WestFORDia E-150, GAVE TO OUR SON
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