Another Ebay Compass. Buying 101 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**70cst** · 03-02-2013, 12:45 PM

GM NOS Buying 101

This compass is listed at $299. I just bought my NOS Compass of Ebay for $70 about two weeks ago.

The point is not to bash this sale but to say do your research for that special part that you are looking for and be patient. You will find that part at a price you can afford. If this seller can get $300 that is ok with me because there are plenty of folks with deep pockets and they want what they want...now.

The going rate/value to me would be for an NOS GM Compass would be $100-150. I sold one a while back for about $125 which to me was a fair price and that's about what I paid for it way back when. Then again the true value of a part is what one is willing to pay for it.

I think half the fun of buying our truck parts is when we find these parts at bargain barn prices. JMHO

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1976-77-78-7...73854d&vxp=mtr

My NOS $70 Compass

msgross · 03-02-2013, 01:39 PM

I agree... it's taken me awhile but most of my parts were bought because it was a "good deal"... like buddy bucket seat covers for $99... 33" BFG tires with 1,000 miles on them for $150 (for all four!)

**70cst** · 03-13-2013, 08:46 PM

Well this compass just sold for $139.

Again... If it's something you want now than... that's not a bad price (a tab on the high side) but if you are patient you can fine better deals.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/400432982742...S:3160&vxp=mtr

Tuff Gong · 03-14-2013, 01:42 AM

For me, it all averages out. Sometimes I get lucky and snag the great deals and sometimes I overpay like crazy. However, if I didn't overpaid from time to time, I don't think I would ever get some of the items I wanted.
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**'68OrangeSunshine** · 03-14-2013, 01:49 AM

I'm trying to get the clear part on mine off w/o screwing the whole pooch. It leaks along 3 seams and I need to reseal it. Then fill it back up with mineral oil. Its the 983335 type.

**70cst** · 03-14-2013, 09:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Brian Atkinson

For me, it all averages out. Sometimes I get lucky and snag the great deals and sometimes I overpay like crazy. However, if I didn't overpaid from time to time, I don't think I would ever get some of the items I wanted.
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Good point. There are some options/parts (ie GM 8 Track Player) that do not come up for sale that often and it may come down to a number of folks wanting the same thing. Again...valid point

03-02-2013, 12:45 PM	#1
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,365	Another Ebay Compass. Buying 101 GM NOS Buying 101 This compass is listed at $299. I just bought my NOS Compass of Ebay for $70 about two weeks ago. The point is not to bash this sale but to say do your research for that special part that you are looking for and be patient. You will find that part at a price you can afford. If this seller can get $300 that is ok with me because there are plenty of folks with deep pockets and they want what they want...now. The going rate/value to me would be for an NOS GM Compass would be $100-150. I sold one a while back for about $125 which to me was a fair price and that's about what I paid for it way back when. Then again the true value of a part is what one is willing to pay for it. I think half the fun of buying our truck parts is when we find these parts at bargain barn prices. JMHO http://www.ebay.com/itm/1976-77-78-7...73854d&vxp=mtr My NOS $70 Compass __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder! Last edited by 70cst; 03-02-2013 at 02:02 PM.

03-02-2013, 01:39 PM	#2
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: Another Ebay Compass. Buying 101 I agree... it's taken me awhile but most of my parts were bought because it was a "good deal"... like buddy bucket seat covers for $99... 33" BFG tires with 1,000 miles on them for $150 (for all four!) __________________ The Garage: 1968 K-10 SWB - "Project Money Pit" 1996 Z-71 - "huntin rig" 1969 C-10 LWB (SOLD) "Project flip that truck or else" 1993 Passport, F@rd 1-ton (SOLD)"Project Cousin Eddie" My Garage Build "The 1,000 footer"

03-13-2013, 08:46 PM	#3
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,365	Re: Another Ebay Compass. Buying 101 Well this compass just sold for $139. Again... If it's something you want now than... that's not a bad price (a tab on the high side) but if you are patient you can fine better deals. http://www.ebay.com/itm/400432982742...S:3160&vxp=mtr __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder!

03-14-2013, 01:42 AM	#4
Tuff Gong Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Glendale, AZ Posts: 3,178	Re: Another Ebay Compass. Buying 101 For me, it all averages out. Sometimes I get lucky and snag the great deals and sometimes I overpay like crazy. However, if I didn't overpaid from time to time, I don't think I would ever get some of the items I wanted. Posted via Mobile Device

03-14-2013, 01:49 AM	#5
'68OrangeSunshine Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Tucson, AZ USA Posts: 7,165	Re: Another Ebay Compass. Buying 101 I'm trying to get the clear part on mine off w/o screwing the whole pooch. It leaks along 3 seams and I need to reseal it. Then fill it back up with mineral oil. Its the 983335 type. __________________ Every 25 years I like to rebuild that 292, whether it needs it or not.



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