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**fine69** · 05-21-2009, 08:59 AM

http://raleigh.craigslist.org/cto/1180703467.html

Was searching Craigslist for stuff near my brother.

This dude really thinks he has something here.

Not too bad of shape.

But where did he come up with that price???

dwcsr · 05-21-2009, 09:59 AM

To many people watching wrecks to riches thinking they have the next potential Barret Jackson winner and want to get their share. I've seen some crazy prices for TF and AD trucks lately.

Someone will pay that price and wonder why after they dump a $1k into it they can't sell it for $3k.

Its an $800 truck maybe $1000 if the frame isn't all chopped up and it has a title.

**fine69** · 05-21-2009, 10:36 AM

I agree with you.

**leddzepp** · 05-21-2009, 11:14 AM

Thanks for posting, I needed a good laugh this morning.

BossHogg69 · 05-21-2009, 11:17 AM

Wow, maybe he forgot to take his meds....???

I love how the first thing he lists in his 'selling points' is the Holley 4bbl, then later on states that the carb needs to be replaced!

I definitely agree that the Barrett-Jackson effect is the culprit here!

my67chevytruck · 05-21-2009, 11:46 AM

Unfortunately, this is too common in the DFW area... PPL think just because it's a classic they can get top dollar for it. one example $1800.00 for a '56 swb missing one rear fender, no drivetrain, no interior, mucho rust...... but to them its a classic and they will just hold on to it until it rusts in the ground because a SANE person will not pay that amount.

av8tr33337 · 05-21-2009, 12:25 PM

I could see maybe $2500.00 If it ran good, but even that would be a stretch.

MrTucker · 05-21-2009, 01:10 PM

reminds me of this guy.

d10s69c10 · 05-21-2009, 01:15 PM

I agree with bosshogg, First thing said "holey 4bbl" shortly after Needs Carb Replaced. i cannot knock it untill i seen it

rambler · 05-21-2009, 01:28 PM

saw a white SWB 72 parked by a garage a few weeks ago by my place,, had the white paint on the windshield and said $1000, had a dent in the left fender, and looked ok, needed fresh paint and such, but thought I would check it out later as no one was home..

two days later, it was pulled up to the curb, with red paint on it for $4000 for sale! OK.....

now a month later, its still sitting, I drive by and look, and now he has changed the price....

to $4500!

d10s69c10 · 05-21-2009, 01:37 PM

^ i think the price is going the wrong way ... you meant to say started at 4500 then a month later 4000. now he is in a bind for buying all that paint and will accept 1000.

Kabwe · 05-21-2009, 03:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MrTucker

reminds me of this guy.

Now that one takes the cake.lol All I have to say is a mind is a terrible thing.lol

BossHogg69 · 05-21-2009, 03:38 PM

Yeah, he must have hit the '0' key by mistake and meant to type in $1120!

MrTucker · 05-21-2009, 04:14 PM

idk, he runs that ad every couple of weeks.

It must mean a lot to him...

My buddy did this too - he spent about 18k hot rodding a '65 Falcon, then tried to sell it for 20k. He had it for sale for 3 years before he finally sold it for 13k

Kabwe · 05-21-2009, 04:55 PM

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Originally Posted by MrTucker

idk, he runs that ad every couple of weeks.

It must mean a lot to him...

My buddy did this too - he spent about 18k hot rodding a '65 Falcon, then tried to sell it for 20k. He had it for sale for 3 years before he finally sold it for 13k

When will people learn that you really can't get back what you put into them. I'm not necessarily talking money either. How about time, worry, and heartbreak.lol Thats why nothing I have is for sale unless I'm just straped for cash or I see another project I just have to have so I'm willing to take the loss.

guy51usa · 05-21-2009, 06:29 PM

I,ve been a car guy since 1964 and can,t believe the stupidity in the hobby today, I love the adds that say this is worth big dollars on ebay or fixed up it will bring this much and rare, The best is the rare 3 door 68-72 chevy suburban, find a 4 door if you want rare. Also when did any car not a convertible become a hardtop, what happened to absence of b pillar making it a hardtop. Next when did a body on a rolling chassis become a rolling chassis? the world is full of morons.

Kabwe · 05-21-2009, 07:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by guy51usa

I,ve been a car guy since 1964 and can,t believe the stupidity in the hobby today, I love the adds that say this is worth big dollars on ebay or fixed up it will bring this much and rare, The best is the rare 3 door 68-72 chevy suburban, find a 4 door if you want rare. Also when did any car not a convertible become a hardtop, what happened to absence of b pillar making it a hardtop. Next when did a body on a rolling chassis become a rolling chassis? the world is full of morons.

Okay tell us how you really feel.lol

Driveway Dreams · 05-21-2009, 08:40 PM

I think some people, this is a perfect example, do a little to much of this...

It makes the rest of us want to do this...

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Sorry, I cant help but ask myself, are these people drunk?!? $4500 for that is just silly. The scary part is that they may find some "nincumpoo" to buy it for close to that thinking they just got a smoking deal.

Kabwe · 05-22-2009, 01:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Slowlearn

Unfortunately, they are not alone. The supply houses don't seem to read a paper or watch the news. Their prices are not responding to a recession either. They seem to think the way out is to lay off people and increase prices.

How about lowering your prices and see if you can increase cash flow. I remember a few years ago a city lowered their bus prices and increased revenue and ridership.

Naw that just makes too much sense. It'll never happen.

**Wrenchbender Ret** · 05-22-2009, 03:36 PM

I saw an ad for a Stude. pickup for $5000. I thought that should be a pretty nice truck so I went to see it. The bottoms of the fenders, rockers, & cab corners were rusted out. Besides it was a 3/4 ton. The guy says it has a new motor in it, do you want to hear it run? I said no thanks its not what I want & walked off.

hwyix · 05-22-2009, 03:54 PM

Craigslist cost nothing. Can ask for the moon.

If craigslist started charging $100 it would screen out all the dreamers.

Norselander · 05-22-2009, 05:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dwcsr

To many people watching wrecks to riches thinking they have the next potential Barret Jackson winner and want to get their share. I've seen some crazy prices for TF and AD trucks lately.

Someone will pay that price and wonder why after they dump a $1k into it they can't sell it for $3k.

Its an $800 truck maybe $1000 if the frame isn't all chopped up and it has a title.

I concur. A lot of folks are hoping for a sell that they couldn't have made when the market was up two years ago.

It's too late for these folks.

dwcsr · 05-22-2009, 06:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Slowlearn

Unfortunately, they are not alone. The supply houses don't seem to read a paper or watch the news. Their prices are not responding to a recession either. They seem to think the way out is to lay off people and increase prices.

How about lowering your prices and see if you can increase cash flow. I remember a few years ago a city lowered their bus prices and increased revenue and ridership.

Actually I have to suppliers for body panels that lowered their prices by 10%. Thats big for panel suppliers. Unfortunately most resellers have not passed that along.

ratrodmiller · 05-22-2009, 07:31 PM

what tha?

D.FENS · 05-23-2009, 11:18 AM

Guy I used to work for always said "There's an ass for every seat".

Dude sits on that truck long enough, somebody will want it bad enough to pay his price. I ain't the one.

05-21-2009, 08:59 AM	#1
fine69 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Urbana,Ohio,USA Posts: 4,618	This guy really thinks he has a prize http://raleigh.craigslist.org/cto/1180703467.html Was searching Craigslist for stuff near my brother. This dude really thinks he has something here. Not too bad of shape. But where did he come up with that price??? __________________ 2008 Chevy HHR 1/2 panel. 1949 Chevy Panel truck(just sittin, waiting) Board member #6

05-21-2009, 09:59 AM	#2
dwcsr Hollister Road Co. Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Houston Posts: 6,134	Re: This guy really thinks he has a prize To many people watching wrecks to riches thinking they have the next potential Barret Jackson winner and want to get their share. I've seen some crazy prices for TF and AD trucks lately. Someone will pay that price and wonder why after they dump a $1k into it they can't sell it for $3k. Its an $800 truck maybe $1000 if the frame isn't all chopped up and it has a title.

05-21-2009, 10:36 AM	#3
fine69 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Urbana,Ohio,USA Posts: 4,618	Re: This guy really thinks he has a prize I agree with you. __________________ 2008 Chevy HHR 1/2 panel. 1949 Chevy Panel truck(just sittin, waiting) Board member #6

05-21-2009, 11:14 AM	#4
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 19,981	Re: This guy really thinks he has a prize Thanks for posting, I needed a good laugh this morning. __________________ 1972 C/10 Cheyenne Super SWB. Restored, loaded, slammed. 1968 C/10 50th Anniversary LWB. Unrestored, stock, daily driver/work truck. RIP ElJay RIP 67ChevyRedneck RIP Grumpy Old Man

05-21-2009, 11:17 AM	#5
BossHogg69 motor exploder Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 2,346	Re: This guy really thinks he has a prize Wow, maybe he forgot to take his meds....??? I love how the first thing he lists in his 'selling points' is the Holley 4bbl, then later on states that the carb needs to be replaced! I definitely agree that the Barrett-Jackson effect is the culprit here! __________________ Adam 1969 Chevy CST/10 stepside, DART Big M/TREMEC Magnum Extreme/3.73's w/Detroit Truetrac 1965 Chevy Bel Air Wagon (daily driver), 327/TH350,10 bolt w/3.08's 1961 Chevy Bel Air Sport Coupe, ZZ454/M21/9" rear w/3.50's & Detroit Truetrac 2005 GMC 1500 ccsb 2wd, 6.0L/4L65e/3.73 G80 2006 GMC 2500HD ccsb 4x4, DMax LBZ/Allison 6spd/4.56's w/Detroit TrueTrac Use the SEARCH function on this forum - it is your friend!!

05-21-2009, 11:46 AM	#6
my67chevytruck Under Construction Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Midlothian,TX (DFW) Posts: 4,555	Re: This guy really thinks he has a prize Unfortunately, this is too common in the DFW area... PPL think just because it's a classic they can get top dollar for it. one example $1800.00 for a '56 swb missing one rear fender, no drivetrain, no interior, mucho rust...... but to them its a classic and they will just hold on to it until it rusts in the ground because a SANE person will not pay that amount. __________________ Heath subscribe to the board here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=157669 FAQ how to's 1956 Chevy Apache 1967 C10 SWB FleetSide (under construction) 1969 K10 SWB FleetSide (Future Build) 1972 C10 SWB Stepside (Future Build) 56 chevy truck : http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2955823/1 67 truck build: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=281357/1 69 k10: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=389470

05-21-2009, 12:25 PM	#7
av8tr33337 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Derby Kansas Posts: 564	Re: This guy really thinks he has a prize I could see maybe $2500.00 If it ran good, but even that would be a stretch. __________________ av8tr33337 AKA Bartman Email av8tr33337@yahoo.com Bartman's Ad-S10 Chassis Swap http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=415418 My First Youtube Video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B6hSt...eature=channel More Pics of the 51 Project http://s668.photobucket.com/albums/v...hassis%20Swap/ 1951 3100 Pickup

05-21-2009, 01:10 PM	#8
MrTucker Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 455	Re: This guy really thinks he has a prize reminds me of this guy.

05-21-2009, 01:15 PM	#9
d10s69c10 Built 4 Speed Join Date: May 2008 Location: Geneva FL Posts: 619	Re: This guy really thinks he has a prize I agree with bosshogg, First thing said "holey 4bbl" shortly after Needs Carb Replaced. i cannot knock it untill i seen it __________________ 1969 C/10 Short Box: 496/T-56 in worx. "To Be Old And Wise, First You Must Be Young And Stupid"

05-21-2009, 01:28 PM	#10
rambler MOVE OVER Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Warrensburg, MO Posts: 5,470	Re: This guy really thinks he has a prize saw a white SWB 72 parked by a garage a few weeks ago by my place,, had the white paint on the windshield and said $1000, had a dent in the left fender, and looked ok, needed fresh paint and such, but thought I would check it out later as no one was home.. two days later, it was pulled up to the curb, with red paint on it for $4000 for sale! OK..... now a month later, its still sitting, I drive by and look, and now he has changed the price.... to $4500! __________________ No matter where you are..... There you are... Buckaroo Banzi

05-21-2009, 01:37 PM	#11
d10s69c10 Built 4 Speed Join Date: May 2008 Location: Geneva FL Posts: 619	Re: This guy really thinks he has a prize ^ i think the price is going the wrong way ... you meant to say started at 4500 then a month later 4000. now he is in a bind for buying all that paint and will accept 1000. __________________ 1969 C/10 Short Box: 496/T-56 in worx. "To Be Old And Wise, First You Must Be Young And Stupid"

05-21-2009, 03:38 PM	#13
BossHogg69 motor exploder Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 2,346	Re: This guy really thinks he has a prize Yeah, he must have hit the '0' key by mistake and meant to type in $1120! __________________ Adam 1969 Chevy CST/10 stepside, DART Big M/TREMEC Magnum Extreme/3.73's w/Detroit Truetrac 1965 Chevy Bel Air Wagon (daily driver), 327/TH350,10 bolt w/3.08's 1961 Chevy Bel Air Sport Coupe, ZZ454/M21/9" rear w/3.50's & Detroit Truetrac 2005 GMC 1500 ccsb 2wd, 6.0L/4L65e/3.73 G80 2006 GMC 2500HD ccsb 4x4, DMax LBZ/Allison 6spd/4.56's w/Detroit TrueTrac Use the SEARCH function on this forum - it is your friend!!

05-21-2009, 04:14 PM	#14
MrTucker Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 455	Re: This guy really thinks he has a prize idk, he runs that ad every couple of weeks. It must mean a lot to him... My buddy did this too - he spent about 18k hot rodding a '65 Falcon, then tried to sell it for 20k. He had it for sale for 3 years before he finally sold it for 13k

05-21-2009, 06:29 PM	#16
guy51usa Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: wellington ks Posts: 50	Re: This guy really thinks he has a prize I,ve been a car guy since 1964 and can,t believe the stupidity in the hobby today, I love the adds that say this is worth big dollars on ebay or fixed up it will bring this much and rare, The best is the rare 3 door 68-72 chevy suburban, find a 4 door if you want rare. Also when did any car not a convertible become a hardtop, what happened to absence of b pillar making it a hardtop. Next when did a body on a rolling chassis become a rolling chassis? the world is full of morons.

05-21-2009, 08:40 PM	#18
Driveway Dreams I have car A.D.D. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Greeley, Northern Colorado Posts: 4,147	Re: This guy really thinks he has a prize I think some people, this is a perfect example, do a little to much of this... It makes the rest of us want to do this... . Sorry, I cant help but ask myself, are these people drunk?!? $4500 for that is just silly. The scary part is that they may find some "nincumpoo" to buy it for close to that thinking they just got a smoking deal. __________________ -Gerald Building vehicles in memory of the first "car guy" I ever knew, my Grandpa. Bob Dunham 1935-2009. Rest in peace. 61 GMC Suburban SOLD The 86 build thread SOLD Are you a Colorado member?Click here.



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05-22-2009, 03:36 PM	#20
Wrenchbender Ret Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Overland Park, Ks. Posts: 5,190	Re: This guy really thinks he has a prize I saw an ad for a Stude. pickup for $5000. I thought that should be a pretty nice truck so I went to see it. The bottoms of the fenders, rockers, & cab corners were rusted out. Besides it was a 3/4 ton. The guy says it has a new motor in it, do you want to hear it run? I said no thanks its not what I want & walked off.

05-22-2009, 03:54 PM	#21
hwyix Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: belmont, ca Posts: 76	Re: This guy really thinks he has a prize Craigslist cost nothing. Can ask for the moon. If craigslist started charging $100 it would screen out all the dreamers.

05-22-2009, 07:31 PM	#24
ratrodmiller Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: plain dealing,la Posts: 190	Re: This guy really thinks he has a prize what tha?

05-23-2009, 11:18 AM	#25
D.FENS Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Huntsville AL Posts: 284	Re: This guy really thinks he has a prize Guy I used to work for always said "There's an ass for every seat". Dude sits on that truck long enough, somebody will want it bad enough to pay his price. I ain't the one.

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