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ILUVJUNK · 12-15-2002, 05:33 PM

Ok, why havent I got any bids on this? Am I asking to much? I cant really afford to sell it any cheaper. Maybe the pictures or the description is not detailed enough? Give me some of your thoughts on this, I thought this would sell easy.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...tem=1874515895

guitarman · 12-15-2002, 05:50 PM

Well they are very cool looking but you can get a brand new full gauge dash, (meaning the vacumn gauge too) for $400.00. Maybe that's the problem. Other than that I don't know.

ILUVJUNK · 12-15-2002, 05:54 PM

Where can you get one of those for 400 new? All the ones ive seen that are restored with tach and vac have been over 500. Just curious.

Fred T · 12-15-2002, 06:04 PM

Price isn't out of line at all. It's just close enough to Christmas that most guys are spending their money on presents for others, not to many wives will buy something like that for their hubby. And I know there's a market for white face gauges, but it's not a real big one. I think it's mainly a matter of timing. Here's a link for a professionally restored black face for $450 http://www.bowtiebits.com/Catalog/ga...te_1072022.htm

**john** · 12-15-2002, 07:38 PM

I agree with FRED T. I dont think they are priced too high, good looking setup.

Truck Hippy · 12-15-2002, 07:46 PM

I sell on ebay all the time and it may be to close to Christmas for it to sell. If it doesn't sell you may want to relist in a few weeks. If i were you i would list it at a low starting bid with a reserve and let it build. I have had better luck that way. I hope you sell it. Good luck and Merry Christmas!!! TH.

ILUVJUNK · 12-15-2002, 07:49 PM

Good idea Hippy. I should have done that this time, but I didnt think of that. Thanks alot.

teeitup · 12-15-2002, 08:34 PM

They look GREAT Vern, Everything is slow right now. Momma needs a new pair of shoes, Christmas time!

ILUVJUNK · 12-16-2002, 09:25 AM

Well, it didnt sell so it must be bad timing like you say. Thanks for the advice, I will try to put it back on after the first of the year.

guitarman · 12-16-2002, 11:02 AM

ILUVJUNK,
You can get a new one here for $450.00. They went up $50.00 since I bought mine. But sometimes they have a sale on them they told me.

http://www.kennystrucks.com/

**old Rusty C10** · 12-16-2002, 11:54 AM

what i think you should do is to put the first bid at like $100 or $50 but keep a reserve of the $350 some people like me are not too keen on a big first bid

ILUVJUNK · 12-16-2002, 03:21 PM

Ok, guitarman, I thought you said you could get a tach and vac guage set for the 400 earlier. Oh well, it dont matter anyway, I will try to list it a little difrently next time. Did I mention I can do any color too. Thanks for all the help.

c10crazy · 12-16-2002, 03:28 PM

i think you did a nice job but black and white looks too generic to me. The needles need to be orange. I think silver or a different shade of white would tone it down. That white is TOO white. Try the orange needles and I think they will sell.

ILUVJUNK · 12-16-2002, 03:40 PM

Ya, I could do that easy enough. You are probably right and you arent the first to say that either.

RON WOODGEARD · 12-16-2002, 04:51 PM

I saw your listing on E-BAY, and I'm sorry they're not selling.
This is a total personal opinion and we all know what opinions are like, But I agree with c10CRAZY, I think they are too white. I think the idea is great, and you have apparently did a lot of work. Don't give up though, try a different color on E-bay or post two of them in the same auction and give a choice. and yes, lower the beginning bid with a reserve.

I also find the CHRISTMAS time to maybe be wrong, I know my family won't buy me anything for Christmas for my truck because they are afraid I will sell the truck and lose the gift in the sale. (that's why I didn't get the DAKOTA DIGITAL I wanted) I have had my truck for 16 years and have no plans on selling it, I have too much invested, probably couldn't get near it out of it.

RON

Primered_69 · 12-16-2002, 06:37 PM

The description is way off. It looks like the guy that is selling the decal one with a reserve of 160 and yours are the same. From the description most guys would not even open yours because they saw the decal guys for cheaper.

Maybe advertise they are painted and not vinyl

Iron-Butt · 12-16-2002, 08:39 PM

different color needles maybe would help...extra money going for xmas.

badass67 · 12-16-2002, 08:51 PM

I think the price is OK, I got a kit like yours with the auto-meter gauges for $300,
Try as suggested, list it with a lower price and have your reserve at your price, it creates more interest.

12-15-2002, 05:33 PM	#1
ILUVJUNK Registered User Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Prescott AZ USA Posts: 147	My ebay listing Ok, why havent I got any bids on this? Am I asking to much? I cant really afford to sell it any cheaper. Maybe the pictures or the description is not detailed enough? Give me some of your thoughts on this, I thought this would sell easy. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...tem=1874515895 __________________ 1972 GMC Sierra Grande 4x4 long bed

12-15-2002, 05:50 PM	#2
guitarman Do it well or don't do it Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Georgia Posts: 457	Well they are very cool looking but you can get a brand new full gauge dash, (meaning the vacumn gauge too) for $400.00. Maybe that's the problem. Other than that I don't know. __________________ Try to be the person your dog thinks you are. Excellent paint and body site: http://www.autobody101.com/ Visit my Web Site http://home.attbi.com/~agfosteriii

12-15-2002, 05:54 PM	#3
ILUVJUNK Registered User Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Prescott AZ USA Posts: 147	Where can you get one of those for 400 new? All the ones ive seen that are restored with tach and vac have been over 500. Just curious. __________________ 1972 GMC Sierra Grande 4x4 long bed

12-15-2002, 06:04 PM	#4
Fred T Cantankerous Geezer Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Bel Aire, KS Posts: 6,264	Price isn't out of line at all. It's just close enough to Christmas that most guys are spending their money on presents for others, not to many wives will buy something like that for their hubby. And I know there's a market for white face gauges, but it's not a real big one. I think it's mainly a matter of timing. Here's a link for a professionally restored black face for $450 http://www.bowtiebits.com/Catalog/ga...te_1072022.htm __________________ Fred There is no such thing as too much cam...just not enough engine.

12-15-2002, 07:38 PM	#5
john member #16 Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Yuba City Ca. Posts: 3,618	I agree with FRED T. I dont think they are priced too high, good looking setup. __________________ john http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showgroups.php board vendors http://www.flickr.com/photos/1745471...7602865984234/

12-15-2002, 07:46 PM	#6
Truck Hippy Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Hickory, NC. Posts: 776	I sell on ebay all the time and it may be to close to Christmas for it to sell. If it doesn't sell you may want to relist in a few weeks. If i were you i would list it at a low starting bid with a reserve and let it build. I have had better luck that way. I hope you sell it. Good luck and Merry Christmas!!! TH.

12-15-2002, 07:49 PM	#7
ILUVJUNK Registered User Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Prescott AZ USA Posts: 147	Good idea Hippy. I should have done that this time, but I didnt think of that. Thanks alot. __________________ 1972 GMC Sierra Grande 4x4 long bed

12-15-2002, 08:34 PM	#8
teeitup Just like to part out trucks!! Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Meriden, Ks-North of Topeka 10 miles Posts: 27,396	They look GREAT Vern, Everything is slow right now. Momma needs a new pair of shoes, Christmas time! __________________ 67 Chev swb stepside 4x4 283 4 speed SOLD 72 blazer 4x4 4 speed Cheyenne 72 GMC swb 4x4 fleet 4 speed, original paint 1958 Cameo (one of 1405 built, it was my dads) 2020 chevy Apex 4x4 crew cab 1969 Z28 with the 302 1980 chevy swb 4x4 1964 chevell Malibu SS 1976 K20, sold new originally out of my dads chevy dealership Members that I've met, over 200 probably closer to 300 in the 12 years I've been on this site, everyone I met "It was a pleasure"

12-16-2002, 09:25 AM	#9
ILUVJUNK Registered User Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Prescott AZ USA Posts: 147	Well, it didnt sell so it must be bad timing like you say. Thanks for the advice, I will try to put it back on after the first of the year. __________________ 1972 GMC Sierra Grande 4x4 long bed

12-16-2002, 11:02 AM	#10
guitarman Do it well or don't do it Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Georgia Posts: 457	ILUVJUNK, You can get a new one here for $450.00. They went up $50.00 since I bought mine. But sometimes they have a sale on them they told me. http://www.kennystrucks.com/ __________________ Try to be the person your dog thinks you are. Excellent paint and body site: http://www.autobody101.com/ Visit my Web Site http://home.attbi.com/~agfosteriii

12-16-2002, 11:54 AM	#11
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,302	your auction what i think you should do is to put the first bid at like $100 or $50 but keep a reserve of the $350 some people like me are not too keen on a big first bid __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

12-16-2002, 03:21 PM	#12
ILUVJUNK Registered User Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Prescott AZ USA Posts: 147	Ok, guitarman, I thought you said you could get a tach and vac guage set for the 400 earlier. Oh well, it dont matter anyway, I will try to list it a little difrently next time. Did I mention I can do any color too. Thanks for all the help. __________________ 1972 GMC Sierra Grande 4x4 long bed

12-16-2002, 03:28 PM	#13
c10crazy Like a Rock! Join Date: May 2002 Location: USA Posts: 1,092	i think you did a nice job but black and white looks too generic to me. The needles need to be orange. I think silver or a different shade of white would tone it down. That white is TOO white. Try the orange needles and I think they will sell. __________________ 69 LWB Runs great - work in progress Mess with me and you mess with the whole trailer park!

12-16-2002, 03:40 PM	#14
ILUVJUNK Registered User Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Prescott AZ USA Posts: 147	Ya, I could do that easy enough. You are probably right and you arent the first to say that either. __________________ 1972 GMC Sierra Grande 4x4 long bed

12-16-2002, 04:51 PM	#15
RON WOODGEARD Resident Young Old Dude ! Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Nevada Posts: 1,948	I saw your listing on E-BAY, and I'm sorry they're not selling. This is a total personal opinion and we all know what opinions are like, But I agree with c10CRAZY, I think they are too white. I think the idea is great, and you have apparently did a lot of work. Don't give up though, try a different color on E-bay or post two of them in the same auction and give a choice. and yes, lower the beginning bid with a reserve. I also find the CHRISTMAS time to maybe be wrong, I know my family won't buy me anything for Christmas for my truck because they are afraid I will sell the truck and lose the gift in the sale. (that's why I didn't get the DAKOTA DIGITAL I wanted) I have had my truck for 16 years and have no plans on selling it, I have too much invested, probably couldn't get near it out of it. RON



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12-16-2002, 06:37 PM	#16
Primered_69 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Fort Worth Posts: 1,409	The description is way off. It looks like the guy that is selling the decal one with a reserve of 160 and yours are the same. From the description most guys would not even open yours because they saw the decal guys for cheaper. Maybe advertise they are painted and not vinyl __________________ 1969 Chevy LWB - with shaved handles; 3 1/2 front/ 5 1/2 rear drop; (waiting to be put back together)

12-16-2002, 08:39 PM	#17
Iron-Butt 454 club Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 1,348	different color needles maybe would help...extra money going for xmas. __________________ David 1965 Chevrolet c-10 454 automatic Custom bbw swb. 1965 Chevrolet C-10 swb (Sold) 1963 Chevrolet C-10 6 Cyl automatic with dual exhaust, pb, ps and 17's. R.I.P "I will miss you. 1967 Chevrolet C-10 6 Cyl Custom lwb 1939 Chevrolet Coupe, 350 v8 automatic. 1935 Chevrolet 2 Dr Standard in the works. 2015 Harley Davidson Street Glide. 2023 Chevrolet Stingray Z51 Convertible. I never want to grow up.

12-16-2002, 08:51 PM	#18
badass67 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: oakland,CA, USA Posts: 32	I think the price is OK, I got a kit like yours with the auto-meter gauges for $300, Try as suggested, list it with a lower price and have your reserve at your price, it creates more interest.

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