Buick mud guards

[Jadenk]

I found a pair of Buick mud guards at a flea market yesterday and paid 4.80 a piece and was wondering if they are worth anything.. They were manufactured in 1981 in the U.S. They are still boxes and am curious on the rarity of them

 

[565bbchevy]

Even though they do serve a purpose I have never liked how they look, of coarse if I lived on a dirt road I might feel a little different about them.

 

[Jadenk]

Even though they do serve a purpose I have never liked how they look, of coarse if I lived on a dirt road I might feel a little different about them.

I'm not a huge fan either but I live in South Dakota where it snows, and I do take gravel occasionally.. I'm just wondering what resell value is but I paid 4.80 a piece on 2 and looked them up and seen them go for 15-30

 

[O. D. Showtime]

Interesting....I found a pair of new Oldsmobile ones here...took them to the fall swap meet and couldn't get $5 for the pair.

 

[Jadenk]

Interesting....I found a pair of new Oldsmobile ones here...took them to the fall swap meet and couldn't get $5 for the pair.

Idk I found em still in the box at a flea market for 4.80 and idk if they have more value or not that's what I'm trying to figure out

 

[Jadenk]

Same thing except ford logo for 20

 

[565bbchevy]

Remember that just because someone posts a price for something on Ebay that does not mean they will ever get that price.
I would also say since mudflaps are really just a dated add-on accessory item there is really not going to be an increase in value over time unlike something factory installed plus I would be hesitant to trust the durability of 30+ year old plastic.
I think you paid a fair price if your intent was to use them.

 

[joesregalproject]

Even though they do serve a purpose I have never liked how they look, of coarse if I lived on a dirt road I might feel a little different about them.

I'm not too big of a fan of their looks either, but you're right about them serving a purpose. I used to have a Lincoln Town Car (one that I really regret selling) and it had OEM mudflaps when I bought it. I took them off because I didn't like the look and I went from washing the car once every 10 days to once every 2 days. I got sick of that and threw them back on. Not to mention they keep all the salt spray and slush to a minimum in the winter. I Actually just ordered some OEM ones for my new to me suburban to keep the winter salt off.

 

[joesregalproject]

As for a value on them, I actually know a store that sells these exact mudflaps brand new in the package. I'm guessing they aren't a really rare collectors item, but you paid a good price for a nice piece.

 

[Jadenk]

Okay thanks guys was just curious!