Someone explain this, AM radios on EBAY - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Rakort · 05-09-2004, 11:45 PM

$1 AM radio

$76 AM Radio!

Gheesh most people can't get $10 for their working AM radio!

??

Rak

Hooter · 05-10-2004, 12:47 AM

the old omage is true, its worth as much as someone is willing to pay for it

JimKshortstep4x4 · 05-10-2004, 06:20 AM

The $76 radio has the plug and delux knobs!

Jim

BraveDave · 06-27-2004, 03:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hooter

the old omage is true.....

No offense, but I think the word you are looking for is adage...!

junkyardjohn · 06-27-2004, 03:25 PM

MORE POWER TO THIS GUY.
THEY SAY A FOOL & HIS MONEY ARE SOON PARTED.

JOHN

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 05-10-2004, 07:10 AM

I got 2 of em one with the plug and I can't get rid of them for 10 $ and don't like e-bay but may have to sell em there..

cdowns · 05-10-2004, 09:43 AM

i just hope our younger members who are still in school will take note , and see that taking courses in creative writing while you have the chance can and will pay off when composing ads for ebay!! it's not so much what you have to sell but how you sell it that counts

sactoC10 · 05-10-2004, 10:24 AM

Ebay, like an other place to buy things, is a place where anyone can get seriously ripped off if they are not paying attention. A good seller can make their junk look like gold and a gem of an item can look like crud, depending on the seller's ability to market the item.

As for the AM radios, I bought one for about $10 on ebay from a guy who could not gaurantee that it would work, but it was an old chrome Motorola in excellent shape that would fit our trucks. Since I wanted my dash to look similar to what it would have looked like in 1971, that was perfect for me. I installed it a few weeks ago and it works great!

I intend to put a CD player in the glove box, so this all worked out perfectly for my plans...and I didn't get raked over the coals.

imdarren · 05-10-2004, 10:53 AM

The first one quit working (for what ever reason).
The second one was bench tested.
The tested one is still high however. For around $80 - $90 you can buy a NOS AM Radio.

**Classic Heartbeat** · 05-10-2004, 11:17 AM

You think that a $78.00 radio is high... Look at what these grommets sold for!!!
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...category=10076
WES www.ClassicHeartbeat.com

ChrisK10 · 06-26-2004, 01:35 PM

I agree with Diane. I don't think that anyone is questioning you or what you are selling. I think they are just questioning the buyers because most of us know what things are worth... but apparently a lot of people on e-bay don't!

fast71 · 06-26-2004, 01:43 PM

its not always the person fualt that starts the auction ,its the people bidding. You could start your auction at a penny and if it sales for 200.00 its not your fault . and if it sales for a penny then the buyer got a deal. what you have to look for is high shipping cost.Thats where some of them get ya.So if his grommets sold for 52 dollars it wasnt his fault it was the person on the other end that has more money than sense.example . I bought 2 t3 headlights for our trucks for 2 dollars and sold them on ebay . I started them at 1.00 and they sold for 90.00 and the next set brought 20.00.so am I the bad guy now.

gonebad2 · 06-26-2004, 01:48 PM

Thanks everyone...I appreciate your support....Robert, your grommets are on the way. The Wife sent them out in this mornings mail. Orange 70 Chevy...I think you hit the nail on the head..I think for some people it boils down to jealosy. That's one trait in mankind that I can't stand. Thanks, I will revisit ebay in a few months. I know my Son is going to start moving some parts on there (all used items, I'm keepin the NOS for me)..Hope you all have a great weekend

Robert1970C20rstbukt · 06-26-2004, 04:22 PM

gonebad2, I appreciate it.

Thanks

Rod · 06-26-2004, 10:21 PM

Ebay and this board are seperate issues. If he's a member here so be it...most all have watched and made comments on ebay here frequently. I get a good laugh lots of time about ebay... so be it.

I looked up the part number in my 72 parts book and it came up as a gas tank filler neck grommet for 1971 / P10-P15..vent pipe 3746483 section 3.008 Fuel Exhaust.

When I did look up grommets in my parts book I came up with number 3898696 which changed up to number 332650 section 9.775. Those nubers are listed as grommets for windshield wiper hoses. Now if thats the number used for the firewall grommet I'm not sure as it would take more parts book searching.

Looking at the pic in the auction they look correct for firewall cowl grommets to me.
How they would used for gas tank filler neck grommets is something I think I would have to go look at.

So regardless its buyer beware on ebay... if you got questions about truck parts... ask here.

Johnny Outdoors · 06-27-2004, 12:32 AM

it can also work the other way
i bought this 67 on e bay for 51.00
it was listed in the tractor section?
runs and drives
i primed it today for paint
so e bay can benefit those of us who are in the know about these trucks also
dont pass judgement on anyone for what they sell

THIS IS AMERICA LAND OF THE FREE

just my 2 cents

atcavage · 06-27-2004, 12:26 PM

I can't actually believe people are freaking out because someone is making money off of someone else's stupidity. We should be happy for this guy, not angry.

05-09-2004, 11:45 PM	#1
Rakort Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Neenah, WI Posts: 327	Someone explain this, AM radios on EBAY $1 AM radio $76 AM Radio! Gheesh most people can't get $10 for their working AM radio! ?? Rak

05-10-2004, 12:47 AM	#2
Hooter My other Love Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Castlegar B.C. Canada Posts: 4,085	the old omage is true, its worth as much as someone is willing to pay for it __________________ Castlegar B.C.The great white North (Canada Eh!) Hooter_5@hotmail.com First generation Monte Carlo club pictures of my life

06-27-2004, 03:25 PM	#5
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05-10-2004, 07:10 AM	#6
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,607	I got 2 of em one with the plug and I can't get rid of them for 10 $ and don't like e-bay but may have to sell em there.. __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

05-10-2004, 09:43 AM	#7
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	i just hope our younger members who are still in school will take note , and see that taking courses in creative writing while you have the chance can and will pay off when composing ads for ebay!! it's not so much what you have to sell but how you sell it that counts __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

05-10-2004, 06:20 AM	#3
JimKshortstep4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Muskegon,MI,USA Posts: 6,026	The $76 radio has the plug and delux knobs! Jim

05-10-2004, 10:24 AM	#8
sactoC10 71 DELUX Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Northern CA / Sac Posts: 1,056	cdowns is right Ebay, like an other place to buy things, is a place where anyone can get seriously ripped off if they are not paying attention. A good seller can make their junk look like gold and a gem of an item can look like crud, depending on the seller's ability to market the item. As for the AM radios, I bought one for about $10 on ebay from a guy who could not gaurantee that it would work, but it was an old chrome Motorola in excellent shape that would fit our trucks. Since I wanted my dash to look similar to what it would have looked like in 1971, that was perfect for me. I installed it a few weeks ago and it works great! I intend to put a CD player in the glove box, so this all worked out perfectly for my plans...and I didn't get raked over the coals.

05-10-2004, 10:53 AM	#9
imdarren Registered User Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: SW Washington Posts: 1,006	The first one quit working (for what ever reason). The second one was bench tested. The tested one is still high however. For around $80 - $90 you can buy a NOS AM Radio. __________________ Washington State 1967 Chevy C10 LWB Rodstoration In Progress. 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super

05-10-2004, 11:17 AM	#10
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,770	You think that a $78.00 radio is high... Look at what these grommets sold for!!! http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...category=10076 WES www.ClassicHeartbeat.com __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys

06-26-2004, 01:35 PM	#11
ChrisK10 1971 C20 Custom Camper Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Ames/Shenandoah, IA Posts: 1,435	I agree with Diane. I don't think that anyone is questioning you or what you are selling. I think they are just questioning the buyers because most of us know what things are worth... but apparently a lot of people on e-bay don't! __________________ '71 Chevy C20 Custom Camper, 454, TH400 '97 GMC K1500 5.7L

06-26-2004, 01:43 PM	#12
fast71 Drive it like U stole it Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: tunnel hill ,GA /Chatt,TN Posts: 956	its not always the person fualt that starts the auction ,its the people bidding. You could start your auction at a penny and if it sales for 200.00 its not your fault . and if it sales for a penny then the buyer got a deal. what you have to look for is high shipping cost.Thats where some of them get ya.So if his grommets sold for 52 dollars it wasnt his fault it was the person on the other end that has more money than sense.example . I bought 2 t3 headlights for our trucks for 2 dollars and sold them on ebay . I started them at 1.00 and they sold for 90.00 and the next set brought 20.00.so am I the bad guy now. __________________ 71 custom 10 swb 72 nova ss 72 nova custom 87 s10 96 burb 94 camry 53 5 window 3100

06-26-2004, 01:48 PM	#13
gonebad2 Merciless Butcher Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: CC Nevada Posts: 1,447	Thanks everyone...I appreciate your support....Robert, your grommets are on the way. The Wife sent them out in this mornings mail. Orange 70 Chevy...I think you hit the nail on the head..I think for some people it boils down to jealosy. That's one trait in mankind that I can't stand. Thanks, I will revisit ebay in a few months. I know my Son is going to start moving some parts on there (all used items, I'm keepin the NOS for me)..Hope you all have a great weekend __________________ Your Bought And Sold....I Got Your Soul!

06-26-2004, 04:22 PM	#14
Robert1970C20rstbukt Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Beeville, Texas Posts: 1,943	gonebad2, I appreciate it. Thanks __________________ RJD 1984 Chevrolet C30 welding truck 454/SM465 1977 GMC C15 pickup 350/TH350 1970 Chevrolet C20 pickup 350/TH400 1970 Chevrolet K20 Suburban 454/TH350 1969 GMC 8500 478M V6/5 spd winch truck

06-26-2004, 10:21 PM	#15
Rod Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Eastern - Manitoba Canada, Winnipeg Posts: 4,369	Ebay and this board are seperate issues. If he's a member here so be it...most all have watched and made comments on ebay here frequently. I get a good laugh lots of time about ebay... so be it. I looked up the part number in my 72 parts book and it came up as a gas tank filler neck grommet for 1971 / P10-P15..vent pipe 3746483 section 3.008 Fuel Exhaust. When I did look up grommets in my parts book I came up with number 3898696 which changed up to number 332650 section 9.775. Those nubers are listed as grommets for windshield wiper hoses. Now if thats the number used for the firewall grommet I'm not sure as it would take more parts book searching. Looking at the pic in the auction they look correct for firewall cowl grommets to me. How they would used for gas tank filler neck grommets is something I think I would have to go look at. So regardless its buyer beware on ebay... if you got questions about truck parts... ask here. __________________ Senior active founding member. 70 3/4 ton GMC Suburban 4x4 250/4 spd. 71 1/2 ton Suburban Chevy 4x4, 350/350 72 Chev 1 ton tow truck 402BB w/Holmes 440 wrecker on propane 2005 FLSTSCI Harley Springer 85 FXSB Harley Lowrider 72 Triumph 650 Bonneville 5spd "Poor people don't have hobbies" Quote from wife.

06-27-2004, 12:32 AM	#16
Johnny Outdoors SOON TO BE A STEP SIDE Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Little Valley, N.Y. Posts: 169	it can also work the other way i bought this 67 on e bay for 51.00 it was listed in the tractor section? runs and drives i primed it today for paint so e bay can benefit those of us who are in the know about these trucks also dont pass judgement on anyone for what they sell THIS IS AMERICA LAND OF THE FREE just my 2 cents Attached Images __________________ 67 CHEVY LONGBED----- BEST 51 DOLLARS EVER SPENT ON EBAY! 4.3 LITER INJECTED MOTOR WITH 5 SPEED GOING IN SOON



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06-27-2004, 12:26 PM	#17
atcavage Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Camarillo, Ca Posts: 79	I can't actually believe people are freaking out because someone is making money off of someone else's stupidity. We should be happy for this guy, not angry. __________________ 1972 1/2 ton Chevy C10 V-8 350, crate engine, with Flomaster dual exhaust. She's Old Blue the Truckinator (no relation to Arnold )

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