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97ws6 · 09-19-2006, 08:11 PM

I have been buying and selling parts on this forum,and a few others, for about 2 years now. What i am looking for is some feedback from you guys on what you think a fair price for something is.

1 A new part that someone is selling that they never put on.
In my mind that part is worth 80% maximum, of todays costs including shipping. One you get no warranty with it, you are paying cash, not credit card, if there is a problem your stuck with it, and how many times is it advertised new, but was on the car already.

2 A used part, i suppose it depends on the demand, but in my mind, its only worth about 50% of todays costs including shipping.

I was surfing another forum today, and a guy has a new set of Richmand gears for sale, for $159 plus shipping. I found them on Summit brand new for $179, and EBAY FOR $159. ARE THESE PEOPLE CRAZY, who is going to pay the same price as a new set costs, plus shipping? Guys my advise is to educate yourself via EBAY,Summit or Jegs before buying anything, there are a lot of new parts out there for about the same price people are asking for used.

09-19-2006, 08:11 PM	#1
97ws6 Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 87 iTrader: (1)	How much money should someone ask for a part they are selling I have been buying and selling parts on this forum,and a few others, for about 2 years now. What i am looking for is some feedback from you guys on what you think a fair price for something is. 1 A new part that someone is selling that they never put on. In my mind that part is worth 80% maximum, of todays costs including shipping. One you get no warranty with it, you are paying cash, not credit card, if there is a problem your stuck with it, and how many times is it advertised new, but was on the car already. 2 A used part, i suppose it depends on the demand, but in my mind, its only worth about 50% of todays costs including shipping. I was surfing another forum today, and a guy has a new set of Richmand gears for sale, for $159 plus shipping. I found them on Summit brand new for $179, and EBAY FOR $159. ARE THESE PEOPLE CRAZY, who is going to pay the same price as a new set costs, plus shipping? Guys my advise is to educate yourself via EBAY,Summit or Jegs before buying anything, there are a lot of new parts out there for about the same price people are asking for used.