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PostPosted: Tue May 01, 2018 12:22 pm    Post subject: Re: Example of Overpriced Ghias & Ghia Parts Reply with quote

Did he explain why the 4000 mile ghia is pictured with a 009 distributor? Crying or Very sad
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PostPosted: Tue May 01, 2018 1:47 pm    Post subject: Re: Example of Overpriced Ghias & Ghia Parts Reply with quote

Having had to install a used speedometer in my Ghia, I'm always going to be suspicious of any Ghia advertised with a less than 10 000 miles or other unusually low mileage.

It's relatively easy to "adjust" the odometer reading on the Ghia speedo. I know: I've had to do it to match the old speedo's reading for Warrant of Fitness purpuses.

4000 original miles? Fact or fiction? That is the question.
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PostPosted: Mon May 28, 2018 10:34 pm    Post subject: Re: Example of Overpriced Ghias & Ghia Parts Reply with quote

https://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=2084030

$600 for an incomplete rear bumper!
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PostPosted: Thu Aug 02, 2018 1:56 pm    Post subject: Re: Example of Overpriced Ghias & Ghia Parts Reply with quote

https://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=2198869

Anyone need a mirror?
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PostPosted: Thu Aug 02, 2018 4:05 pm    Post subject: Re: Example of Overpriced Ghias & Ghia Parts Reply with quote

c21darrel wrote:
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=2198869

Anyone need a mirror?



At least he isn't charging an extra 4% for using PayPal
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PostPosted: Thu Aug 02, 2018 4:27 pm    Post subject: Re: Example of Overpriced Ghias & Ghia Parts Reply with quote

A user name that starts with "Cons" does not, in this case, appear inconsistent with their pricing practices. Shocked
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PostPosted: Tue Aug 07, 2018 4:50 pm    Post subject: Re: Example of Overpriced Ghias & Ghia Parts Reply with quote

hmm, I dont know...
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PostPosted: Wed Aug 08, 2018 12:08 am    Post subject: Re: Example of Overpriced Ghias & Ghia Parts Reply with quote

c21darrel wrote:
hmm, I dont know...
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=2102907


I expect they're EARLY ghia torsion bar covers. Laughing
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PostPosted: Wed Aug 08, 2018 2:51 am    Post subject: Re: Example of Overpriced Ghias & Ghia Parts Reply with quote

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c21darrel wrote:
hmm, I dont know...
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=2102907


I expect they're EARLY ghia torsion bar covers. Laughing
"Correct box is not included!" Hmmm... It'll be interesting to see the asking price for the box when it goes up for sale.
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PostPosted: Wed Aug 08, 2018 9:00 am    Post subject: Re: Example of Overpriced Ghias & Ghia Parts Reply with quote

crocteau wrote:
John Moxon wrote:
c21darrel wrote:
hmm, I dont know...
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=2102907


I expect they're EARLY ghia torsion bar covers. Laughing
"Correct box is not included!" Hmmm... It'll be interesting to see the asking price for the box when it goes up for sale.

Obviously if you have the box you can keep blasting used ones and saying they are NOS. Twisted Evil

Sort of like this guy with a used tach and a box thinking it's NOS now
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(Note: This guy is me and I'm joking)
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PostPosted: Wed Aug 08, 2018 9:41 am    Post subject: Re: Example of Overpriced Ghias & Ghia Parts Reply with quote

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A user name that starts with "Cons" does not, in this case, appear inconsistent with their pricing practices. Shocked


i'd sell you the mirror for less if you'd like. I tried to compare prices to some others, but they are either heavily pitted/broken, aftermarket, or a different style.

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PostPosted: Wed Aug 08, 2018 10:11 am    Post subject: Re: Example of Overpriced Ghias & Ghia Parts Reply with quote

consvws wrote:
Evil_Fiz wrote:
A user name that starts with "Cons" does not, in this case, appear inconsistent with their pricing practices. Shocked


i'd sell you the mirror for less if you'd like. I tried to compare prices to some others, but they are either heavily pitted/broken, aftermarket, or a different style.

Conrad


I would take anything said in this thread with a pinch of salt Conrad. It's a place to vent on ever increasing prices in the hobby not a personal attack. You're quite entitled to pitch your prices where you see fit. It sounds like you've looked at similar items and priced your superior mirror just that much higher. Ultimately what will tell you or anyone else if it's realistically priced is...does it sell. Smile
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PostPosted: Wed Aug 08, 2018 5:17 pm    Post subject: Re: Example of Overpriced Ghias & Ghia Parts Reply with quote

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I would take anything said in this thread with a pinch of salt Conrad. It's a place to vent on ever increasing prices in the hobby not a personal attack. You're quite entitled to pitch your prices where you see fit. It sounds like you've looked at similar items and priced your superior mirror just that much higher. Ultimately what will tell you or anyone else if it's realistically priced is...does it sell. Smile
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PostPosted: Sat Aug 11, 2018 9:28 am    Post subject: Re: Example of Overpriced Ghias & Ghia Parts Reply with quote

https://www.ebay.com/itm/VW-KARMANN-GHIA-1970-1974...1476852687

Here is a good example. $999.00. Really!
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PostPosted: Sat Aug 11, 2018 9:32 am    Post subject: Re: Example of Overpriced Ghias & Ghia Parts Reply with quote

Here’s another one!

https://www.ebay.com/itm/VW-KARMANN-GHIA-1956-1974...1998869780
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PostPosted: Sat Aug 11, 2018 9:33 am    Post subject: Re: Example of Overpriced Ghias & Ghia Parts Reply with quote

jeffrey8164 wrote:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/VW-KARMANN-GHIA-1970-1974...1476852687

Here is a good example. $999.00. Really!


Looks like the thing eBay sellers do when they are out of stock - they jack up the price so the ad can keep running in their store.
If you look at the sold items, they are $59.
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PostPosted: Sat Aug 11, 2018 5:18 pm    Post subject: Re: Example of Overpriced Ghias & Ghia Parts Reply with quote

I sent him a message that surely this must be a typo.
Just doesn’t seem sensible.
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PostPosted: Sat Aug 11, 2018 11:12 pm    Post subject: Re: Example of Overpriced Ghias & Ghia Parts Reply with quote

If what I said above was confusing, I am saying they did it on purpose so none get sold until they get more in stock
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PostPosted: Mon Aug 13, 2018 12:15 pm    Post subject: Re: Example of Overpriced Ghias & Ghia Parts Reply with quote

You guys are failing to notice the wonderful offer he is making. You can buy the rubber seal and have the opportunity to use it WHILE making only 24 easy monthly payments of just $49.
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PostPosted: Mon Aug 20, 2018 10:15 am    Post subject: Re: Example of Overpriced Ghias & Ghia Parts Reply with quote

Am I missing something here. Is there a global shortage of stock seat cards? $100?
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