What's it worth threads

[ninety15.0]

Apparently I posted a "what's my longblock worth" thread in the talk section...and this isn't allowed.

Where is the appropriate place to start a thread of that nature. I dont want to break any rules...just need a little help accurately pricing my longblock.

thanks

 

[BlownFiveLiter]

In the classifieds. They're considered "feeler" type ads, and as such, people looking to spend the money know what they're looking to spend for one.

 

[ninety15.0]

Is there a place to post a question like that in the classifieds?

Obviously I cant advertise the longblock without knowing what the price is...

 

[LaserSVT]

There are similar long blocks in the classifieds. See what others are asking and post it up.

 

[Mustang5L5]

You can't post in the forums at all. It's considered a "back-door" for sale ad which is not permitted.

Even if you legitly want to know, it's not allowed for a reason otherwise we'd have threads of guys wanting to sell things asking what it's worth and basically advertising their cars and/or other parts.

 

[ninety15.0]

I understand the rationale and intent.

Now I'm just playing the devils advocate...

I could have posted something on the talk forum saying... "Hey guys I'm looking to purchase this longblock from a friend of mine. Here are the specs...could you give me an idea of what it's worth?"

So that's accepted within the rules of the forum....but i would have gotten the answers i needed. Just interesting.

 

[FrankenStang]

I understand the rationale and intent.

Now I'm just playing the devils advocate...

I could have posted something on the talk forum saying... "Hey guys I'm looking to purchase this longblock from a friend of mine. Here are the specs...could you give me an idea of what it's worth?"

So that's accepted within the rules of the forum....but i would have gotten the answers i needed. Just interesting.

hmmmm, thanks for pointing that out. Might have to revise the rule a bit.

 

[Gearbanger 101]

I understand the rationale and intent.

Now I'm just playing the devils advocate...

I could have posted something on the talk forum saying... "Hey guys I'm looking to purchase this longblock from a friend of mine. Here are the specs...could you give me an idea of what it's worth?"

So that's accepted within the rules of the forum....but i would have gotten the answers i needed. Just interesting.

If I saw that it was being kept vague and the person posting said thread wasn't blatant or pushy about it, I probably wouldn't even give it a second look. But if things start smelling like someone is trying to drop a feeler add (having intricate details about the item, becoming defensive over “low ball” suggestions, or posting up contact information), I would probably forgo the warning altogether and issue them an infraction for their troubles.

...because going that route tells me that you know you're not supposed to be fishing, but you're doing it anyway....which also tells me that this isn’t a matter of someone not reading, or understanding the rules, it’s a matter of someone who just chooses to ignore them.

In any case.....you should be able to use your common sense to figure out what an item is worth. You know your parts are going to depreciate by at least 30-50% the moment they leave the supplier and any wear or mileage said item has incurred during the period you’ve owned it is going to reduce their worth further. And you of course know that you’ll never recoup labour costs. So use that as your starting point. If its too high, then people will ignore the ad…at which point you start reducing the price until it gets noticed or until you’ve reached your rock bottom.

Its not rocket science. Car parts aren’t an investment. You’re always going to end up taking a loss on them. What you need to do is decide how much of a loss is acceptable to you, and use it as your starting point.

 

[Notchbck93]

Check your local Craigslist.

 

[Strype]

Wait till early in the morning when the above mods are asleep

 

[BlownFiveLiter]

I work nights, so I'm usually here over night.

 

[Darkwriter77]

The mods, like Chuck Norris, NEVER sleep. They only wait.

 

[LaserSVT]

I get a kleenex filled with hand lotion for every time I tell.

 

[Gearbanger 101]

Wait till early in the morning when the above mods are asleep

...then face the wrath later that afternoon.