I'd look on Craigslist or eBay and see what others are listing for. There's no standard formula for pricing used vs new stuff. I paid $100 for a set of 15" rally's with no caps/rings and fairly bald tires that I'm using for rollers while I finish my build, if that gives you a starting point.

 

For me personally, I sell my parts cheap and never really try to make money. I have been blessed so I try to pass on parts to other Camaro guys who are less fortunate as I know how expensive this addiction can be. Also, I hate clutter in my garage and want it gone. Many times guys come over and I end up giving stuff away. I sold the exahust system on my Camaro for 25.00 to another Camaro guy. If I think for second they are going to re-sell the parts I wont sell it.

 

Absolutely.

In fact, there is a new "pay it forward classifieds" over at the Yenko site.

I think it would be great to do the same here.

It doesn't have to be free, although sometimes it is.

I had a DZ block that I probably could have gotten 2500 for. One of the guys on this site contacted me because the block matched the date on his POP for his Z. I sold it to him for $1500.

 

..'preciate the replies guys..

 

Figure what you think they are worth then cut that price in half. You will be close to a reasonable selling price


Kev

 

BTW....my post above was tongue in cheek and while almost true, finding what items like yours on Ebay or Classifieds here on TC will give you a starting point for a value. Again..be prepared to see for less if you really want to sell the items. Someone is always selling for less.......

Kev

 

We need more guys like you Ty and Lynn. It seems most people are just thinking about how much money they can make and not about the hobbie. A couple of months ago I was looking into purchasing a 15 inch "AD" rim. The guy wanted $700 for it and wouldn't budge on the price. I had to pass, I'm working on a shoe string budget as it is.

Rick

 

Ask yourself, "How much would I pay for it ?," then advertise the parts accordingly.

 

If I may, can I put yet another "spin" in the above discussion that has taken place?

What if one has a much sought after part, that is say in the option line, rare in it's number to begin with and no longer available, except in repro, which is not near the original state, like for instance, a pristine bumper, set of bumperettes, ice traction system... I might be one that you can't even obtain today.

I can see a good used part if even in great shape being shared for a nominal amount, but what is your thinking of parting with one that the market demands? Or have I answered my own question here?

capt

 

My answer to that last question is this: 'Another Question'..
Q. Is it going to a friend who is going to USE it on his car? OR to someone you don't know who will likely just put it on ebay and collect the $$ that you 'gave' him?

 

A fair ques to ask in turn, Gary.

I would think that out of friendship you'd give him/her a break, and in the other situation, let the "water" find it's own level...am I right?

I guess I can see the need to give a person a break on a basic restore, ie. a used quarter... but if it's an orig near new GM one...man, they're going for $1500+ a pair!

However, if it's an add on option, 8-track/tick tac, etc. then another viewpoint could taken?

capt

 

I like Steve's approach. Price the item(s) as if you were buying yourself. I
don't like greed. I also don't like re-sell low ballers so when I suspect I'm
dealing with one, I hold fast on my asking price(s). I am in the machine shop
business and occasionally attend auctions related to such. When a person
starting in the trade is bidding on the same item I am, I back out. When a
re-seller is bidding, I jack them up.

 

I have no problem selling the really high demand parts for a premium. Supply and demand. I was only making the point that sometimes it is best to give another car guy a break.

Case in point. I was fortunate enough to have purchsed roof rail weatherstrips for a 69 back in 1978. I even got a discount because I was working at a repair shop.

A few years ago, a professional restorer needed a pair for a customer's Yenko. I had toyed with the idea of selling mine (I don't plan to show the car) and use the proceeds to buy a few more goodies. So... I shot him a price of $2000 for the pair. I was fine either way. He jumped on it. I probably could have gotten even more.

Point is, when we can help out a fellow hobbyist, I am all for it. Just offered a clock that I have no use for to a guy on this site for free.

 

You can always just go onto eBay and type in the part you are thinking about selling. You can choose "sold listings" or "completed listings".

The SOLD listings will tell you what people are willing to pay. The COMPLETED listings will show some sold, but anything in red didn't sell. That will give you an idea of how much is too much.

When selling on eBay, if the part is in good shape, I usually list it for half of what it would cost new, with no reserve. So any bid over my list price will sell. Even if you aren't going to use eBay, you can still do your market research there.

 

Check for PM.

capt