Just a word of warning for those looking for parts on ebay.
What are they thinking? Do they EVER sell anything at these prices?
andys auto shack. Says it's located in U.S. Pretty shady it seems. One feedback says that this clown doesn't even stock the parts, he's just a middleman. I may be behind the times, and current economic conditions being what they are and all have affected prices, but when a part is still available from GM for $18 bucks and change each retail price, who would be dumb enough to pay these prices? These are front spring insulators that go on top of the spring. For a paltry $100. EACH. Not even GM. They're Moog brand.
Unfortunately, that's not the only incredulous price pattern from these guys. Yet people still buy crap from him. Most of it appears it's stuff you can get elsewhere for MUCH MUCH cheaper.
Here's another example. Partshouse Clearance in Washington state- $192 for an alleged (no picture) GM part. 17085929. Oh, and add $7.95 shipping so it's 199.95 plus any sales tax!!! For anyone who doesn't know, this is the little plastic canister purge valve on the front of a 260/307, et al. They have over 10K sales. Who's buying stuff from them? To be fair, not all their prices are whackadoo, but some of them simply don't make sense to me.
The thing is, it's generally able to be had for around $20 in the bag other places. GMpartsdirect.com still shows it in stock from GM. I don't know for sure if they're still available for real, but they show a GM list price of $62.60.
I'll sell mine for 86 bucks each. 50% off these guys prices. And I'll include free shipping...
I understand supply and demand, but I don't understand this so much. I'm hoping nobody buys sh*t from these guys at these prices. Hopefully it's a typo or something, but I got a feeling it's not. Could it be a "F-you" price? Or one so you'll ask if the price is for real so they can suck you in as a contact? I dunno.
These are just two examples, but I'm sure there's many many more. Just be aware out there. And if you think the price might be too high for something, just blurt it out in the forums. There's always someone who knows something that may be able to help save you some $$ fixing up your G-body.
What are they thinking? Do they EVER sell anything at these prices?
andys auto shack. Says it's located in U.S. Pretty shady it seems. One feedback says that this clown doesn't even stock the parts, he's just a middleman. I may be behind the times, and current economic conditions being what they are and all have affected prices, but when a part is still available from GM for $18 bucks and change each retail price, who would be dumb enough to pay these prices? These are front spring insulators that go on top of the spring. For a paltry $100. EACH. Not even GM. They're Moog brand.
Coil Spring Insulator Front Upper Moog K160044 | eBay
Part Number: K160044. Warranty Duration:1 Year. About the Part.
www.ebay.com
Unfortunately, that's not the only incredulous price pattern from these guys. Yet people still buy crap from him. Most of it appears it's stuff you can get elsewhere for MUCH MUCH cheaper.
Here's another example. Partshouse Clearance in Washington state- $192 for an alleged (no picture) GM part. 17085929. Oh, and add $7.95 shipping so it's 199.95 plus any sales tax!!! For anyone who doesn't know, this is the little plastic canister purge valve on the front of a 260/307, et al. They have over 10K sales. Who's buying stuff from them? To be fair, not all their prices are whackadoo, but some of them simply don't make sense to me.
NOS GM 17085929 Valve | eBay
<p>NOS GM 17085929 Valve</p><p>Picture of item is available on request.</p><p>Price may not be competitive so please feel free to make an offer.</p>
www.ebay.com
The thing is, it's generally able to be had for around $20 in the bag other places. GMpartsdirect.com still shows it in stock from GM. I don't know for sure if they're still available for real, but they show a GM list price of $62.60.
I'll sell mine for 86 bucks each. 50% off these guys prices. And I'll include free shipping...
I understand supply and demand, but I don't understand this so much. I'm hoping nobody buys sh*t from these guys at these prices. Hopefully it's a typo or something, but I got a feeling it's not. Could it be a "F-you" price? Or one so you'll ask if the price is for real so they can suck you in as a contact? I dunno.
These are just two examples, but I'm sure there's many many more. Just be aware out there. And if you think the price might be too high for something, just blurt it out in the forums. There's always someone who knows something that may be able to help save you some $$ fixing up your G-body.
