What am I missing about this $1,000 battery tray? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

j_cst_10 · 01-09-2021, 02:24 PM

So I was browsing the internet and came across this (see below link). Can someone enlighten me as to why these are valuable and how they have sold 51 of these? Maybe I am missing something?

https://www.ebay.com/itm/1967-1968-1...0AAOSwu3dbs68z

CG · 01-09-2021, 02:28 PM

I think I saw on the board one time that sellers crank up the price like that when something is out of stock instead of just pulling the listing knowing no one would buy at that price.

I havent done anything via ebay for years though, so I may be all wet.

j_cst_10 · 01-09-2021, 02:35 PM

Hmm...that's an interesting theory. Ok, so maybe the world hasn't gone mad and now battery trays are $1K?

**too much stuff** · 01-09-2021, 03:41 PM

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Originally Posted by CG

I think I saw on the board one time that sellers crank up the price like that when something is out of stock instead of just pulling the listing knowing no one would buy at that price.

I havent done anything via ebay for years though, so I may be all wet.

CG, you still may be all wet, but i believe you are correct.

CG · 01-09-2021, 04:45 PM

Haha! Thanks =)

**HO455** · 01-09-2021, 09:39 PM

Of course he's wet. Its winter time in Monroe.

BRL · 01-09-2021, 10:21 PM

Maybe he's fishing for the guys that would pay a Grand for tow hooks.

**Sheepdip** · 01-09-2021, 10:33 PM

It's the A/C version that's why! Lol!

Actually I've also heard the out of stock story too.
I think eBay charges them if they pull the item then relist it.
American Ingenuity....adapt and overcome.

Rich72C10 · 01-10-2021, 11:48 AM

well, when I take mine out to get to the gas vent canister, I had better not break or lose it! Dear lord, that cannot be right....

**MikeB** · 01-11-2021, 05:47 PM

But the price does include free shipping.

Gigem · 01-11-2021, 07:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CG

I think I saw on the board one time that sellers crank up the price like that when something is out of stock instead of just pulling the listing knowing no one would buy at that price.

I havent done anything via ebay for years though, so I may be all wet.

This... look at all of the purchases... $49.99....

**71CHEVYSHORTBED402** · 01-11-2021, 08:14 PM

WOW! That's the nicest battery box I've seen, surprised it's not more

Jesus, I'm having one powder coated now, just sent off a message to be extremely careful

Has to be a goof. Probably more like 49.99

**Ironangel** · 01-12-2021, 11:56 AM

Its the COPO tray!

Barnfind46 · 01-12-2021, 12:28 PM

I just bought a 72' parts truck with a nice rust free battery tray for $1500. I would be glad to sell the tray for $900. Seeing what some people want for parts for these trucks is crazy! They ain't 63' split window Vets!

**71CHEVYSHORTBED402** · 01-12-2021, 01:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Barnfind46

I just bought a 72' parts truck with a nice rust free battery tray for $1500. I would be glad to sell the tray for $900. Seeing what some people want for parts for these trucks is crazy! They ain't 63' split window Vets!

Lucky 72 too. Battery acid ate the 71 so it's well ventilated. The box in the 72 solid. The 72 is a rusted up anyway & 71 vise versa, so meant to be

Ask me what I think about top post batteries

My fault too probably, used to buy cheap batteries and left the neg. side loose to pull off by hand.

Neither are COPO as Iron mentioned

Have a repop and discovered a COPO stamp though. Not sure what worth but may ditch the original in favor of it

Trivia, the clip on my 71 box was bolted on, the 72 spot welded or however they do. 72 didn't get the extra clip either

It's for fun and hauling, she doesn't even get heat or wipers.

**rechinca** · 01-12-2021, 10:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CG

I think I saw on the board one time that sellers crank up the price like that when something is out of stock instead of just pulling the listing knowing no one would buy at that price.

I havent done anything via ebay for years though, so I may be all wet.

I have seen this exact issue several times on parts that are out of stock. They are too lazy to create a new add and this way when people have the item they had for sale saved on a watch list, they still stay saved. A ploy used to keep their eBay items in watch lists for when it is back in stock.

**71CHEVYSHORTBED402** · 01-15-2021, 12:53 AM

It's no $1000 tray right, but I picked this up today from powder coat. Much better than expected really, he spent some time blasting it, only the top of the tray saw some abuse. Anyway, just one side of the box has a stamp of any sort, which is the part number, is that common?

Just curious. Seems they'd stamp the other, but it wouldn't be unlike factory to do something different.

01-09-2021, 02:24 PM	#1
j_cst_10 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Cleveland, OH Posts: 592	What am I missing about this $1,000 battery tray? So I was browsing the internet and came across this (see below link). Can someone enlighten me as to why these are valuable and how they have sold 51 of these? Maybe I am missing something? https://www.ebay.com/itm/1967-1968-1...0AAOSwu3dbs68z __________________ 1972 Cheyenne Super 20 Custom Camper 12 Valve Cummins/5spd manual 1972 Cheyenne Super Short Bed 557 Med Olive DK olive 1970 K5 Blazer Dark Gold 1966 Coronet 440 35k mile survivor 1991 Suburban 2500 454/4L80E 2wd 1985 Monte Carlo SS 383 Sbc, t-56 magnum 6spd and Ford 9"

01-09-2021, 02:28 PM	#2
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 20,035	Re: What am I missing about this $1,000 battery tray? I think I saw on the board one time that sellers crank up the price like that when something is out of stock instead of just pulling the listing knowing no one would buy at that price. I havent done anything via ebay for years though, so I may be all wet. __________________ … … … … … … … … ... … … … … … … … … … … …

01-09-2021, 02:35 PM	#3
j_cst_10 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Cleveland, OH Posts: 592	Re: What am I missing about this $1,000 battery tray? Hmm...that's an interesting theory. Ok, so maybe the world hasn't gone mad and now battery trays are $1K? __________________ 1972 Cheyenne Super 20 Custom Camper 12 Valve Cummins/5spd manual 1972 Cheyenne Super Short Bed 557 Med Olive DK olive 1970 K5 Blazer Dark Gold 1966 Coronet 440 35k mile survivor 1991 Suburban 2500 454/4L80E 2wd 1985 Monte Carlo SS 383 Sbc, t-56 magnum 6spd and Ford 9"

01-09-2021, 04:45 PM	#5
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 20,035	Re: What am I missing about this $1,000 battery tray? Haha! Thanks =) __________________ … … … … … … … … ... … … … … … … … … … … …

01-09-2021, 09:39 PM	#6
HO455 Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Portland Oregon Posts: 11,393	Re: What am I missing about this $1,000 battery tray? Of course he's wet. Its winter time in Monroe. __________________ Thanks to Bob and Jeanie and everyone else at Superior Performance for all their great help. RIP Bob Parks. 1967 Burban (the WMB),1988 S10 Blazer (the Stink10 II),1969 GTO (the Goat), 1970 Javelin, 1952 F2 Ford OHC six 4X4, 29 Model A, 72 Firebird (the DBP Bird). 85 Alfa Romeo If it breaks I didn't want it in the first place The WMB repair thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=698377

01-09-2021, 10:21 PM	#7
BRL Registered User Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Tahuya WA Posts: 620	Re: What am I missing about this $1,000 battery tray? Maybe he's fishing for the guys that would pay a Grand for tow hooks.

01-09-2021, 10:33 PM	#8
Sheepdip Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Waterford California Posts: 2,634	Re: What am I missing about this $1,000 battery tray? It's the A/C version that's why! Lol! Actually I've also heard the out of stock story too. I think eBay charges them if they pull the item then relist it. American Ingenuity....adapt and overcome.

01-10-2021, 11:48 AM	#9
Rich72C10 Mr. Cheyenne Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: Kyle, Texas Posts: 1,687	Re: What am I missing about this $1,000 battery tray? well, when I take mine out to get to the gas vent canister, I had better not break or lose it! Dear lord, that cannot be right.... __________________ Richard *'72 Chevy C10 Cheyenne Super WHT/MED BRONZE/WHT SBC 350 \| TH350 \| LWB \| AC \| Buddy Seats Upgrades:** Tilt \| Front Sway Bar \| Radio \| Sliding Window \| Bed Spare w/Lock Bed Rails \| Full LEDs \| Courtesy Lights \| Tachometer \| Glovebox Lock & Light \| Head Light Relays \| *Upgraded Fully Super Trim

01-11-2021, 05:47 PM	#10
MikeB Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: North Texas Posts: 3,599	Re: What am I missing about this $1,000 battery tray? But the price does include free shipping. __________________ Mike 1969 C10 LWB -- owned for 35 years. 350/TH350, 3.08 posi, 1st Gen Vintage Air, recent AAW wiring harness, 5-lug conversion, 1985 spindles and brakes. 1982 C10 SWB -- sold 1981 C10 Silverado LWB -- sold, but wish I still had it! 1969 C10 (not the current one) that I bought in the early 1980s. Paid $1200; sold for $1500 a few years later. Just a hint at the appreciation that was coming. Retired as a factory automation products salesman. Worked part-time over the years for an engine builder and a classic car repair shop. Member here for 24 years! This is the very first car/truck Internet forum I joined. I still used a dial-up modem back then!

01-11-2021, 08:14 PM	#12
71CHEVYSHORTBED402 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern Nevada Posts: 7,329	Re: What am I missing about this $1,000 battery tray? WOW! That's the nicest battery box I've seen, surprised it's not more Jesus, I'm having one powder coated now, just sent off a message to be extremely careful Has to be a goof. Probably more like 49.99 __________________ Tony 71 Custom Deluxe, SWB, 2WD, 402, A/C. I developed an assembly kit for restoring the (a) truck from the ground up. My build thread, and more on the assembly kit https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=730025

01-12-2021, 11:56 AM	#13
Ironangel Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Falls City, Nebraska "100 Miles From Nowhere" Posts: 2,219	Re: What am I missing about this $1,000 battery tray? Its the COPO tray! __________________ Michael of the clan Hill, "Two Seventy Two's" 71 1-ton Dually 350 4-Speed 71 C/50 Grain Truck, 350 Split-Axle 4-Speed 02 3/4 ton Express 14 Indian Chief Vintage 1952 Ford 8N, "Only Ford Allowed On The Property" "Be American, Buy American"

01-12-2021, 12:28 PM	#14
Barnfind46 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Mena,Arkansas Posts: 485	Re: What am I missing about this $1,000 battery tray? I just bought a 72' parts truck with a nice rust free battery tray for $1500. I would be glad to sell the tray for $900. Seeing what some people want for parts for these trucks is crazy! They ain't 63' split window Vets! __________________ 68' with no bells or whistles unless I add'em.

01-15-2021, 12:53 AM	#17
71CHEVYSHORTBED402 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern Nevada Posts: 7,329	Re: What am I missing about this $1,000 battery tray? It's no $1000 tray right, but I picked this up today from powder coat. Much better than expected really, he spent some time blasting it, only the top of the tray saw some abuse. Anyway, just one side of the box has a stamp of any sort, which is the part number, is that common? Just curious. Seems they'd stamp the other, but it wouldn't be unlike factory to do something different. Attached Images __________________ Tony 71 Custom Deluxe, SWB, 2WD, 402, A/C. I developed an assembly kit for restoring the (a) truck from the ground up. My build thread, and more on the assembly kit https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=730025 Last edited by 71CHEVYSHORTBED402; 01-15-2021 at 01:14 AM.

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