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**PICKMUP** · 09-19-2002, 10:25 PM

I see a lot of posts from guys telling us they have parts or a truck listed on EBAY. That doesn't really do us much good, as we have to get into the bidding war with everybody else.
It would really be nice if they would tell us BEFORE they list it. Even if they want to offer it at the "Buy it now" price...give the board members a chance at it first.

meathead95 · 09-19-2002, 11:15 PM

I agree.

*Shane* · 09-19-2002, 11:18 PM

as hostile as the parts board has been lately....i can understand why someone would go to eBay first......post something for sale on the board and then someone questions the worth of it.....or *****es and complains because someone is parting a "good truck"

just my .02 cents worth.....

meathead95 · 09-20-2002, 12:44 AM

I can agree with that too.

jmanz69 · 09-20-2002, 11:20 PM

I almost always post here first, but you guys are right, the parts board has gotten a little tough. Seems everyone wants to get parts for free now. I can see helping someone out if you got some small part, or if you can't seem to give it away. But really, no one here wants to get rich off the parts we sell. Usually I just want to recoup some of the money I put into the new parts I need. I offer my stuff here lower than I put it up on ebay for. But if it goes unwanted, or I get too much crap about the price, I'll go where I can get something out of it.
Case in point: I just sold on ebay a complete throttle linkage from my 69 for a whopping $2, then today I see a post of someone wanting a complete throttle linkage. I had posted it about 2 weeks ago, and no one wanted it. I know this person probably didn't know they would need it, but I can't hold on to parts forever. I would have given it to him for $2, just wanted to get something out of it.
People need to be a little more respectful of the stuff we put up for sale here, if it continues like it is, I won't even offer it here anymore. I have bought from people on the board, and always given them what they wanted for their parts, if it's not too ridiculous.
Well enough ranting, just my 2 cents.

Jason

nitor · 09-21-2002, 10:34 AM

I couldn't agree more. Give the board members first crack at it, what ever it is.

JoetheMobster · 09-21-2002, 10:39 AM

So THAT'S where all the fights are! The parts board. I've been hearing that this message board is getting a little out of hand, but mostly stick in the general part.

Oh, and I agree!

tom hand · 09-21-2002, 12:05 PM

Yea, what jmanz69 said. I totally agree

Tennman · 09-21-2002, 12:34 PM

I hinted that i was gonna put my truck on E-Bay,"AFTER" i ask everyone here what they thought my truck was worth. No one here even offered me a dollar amount or even ask what i was considering on selling it for !!! Sorry if i personaly pi$$ed anyone off ! There are always sumone whos says" your way too high" or sum kind of slur about your price,not that i really care what anyone says about my price on my truck. It will take 25,000 dollars to buy my ride and no less. I might even consider tradeing it for a 3/4 ton 4x4,71 or 72 model with ps,pb's and perferably a/c cab. I can cancel my sale at any time,that is if your really serious now ?!?!

Seller on E-Bay

1971LT1SWBPOSI373 · 09-21-2002, 12:43 PM

I agree. Don't give your stuff away. I'm going to list some things in the future on the message board and I'm going to be firm on my prices. If I don't get what I want I'll post it on ebay. Try buying some things at a salvage yard, they want 1/2 of the new price. I feel I've gotten some good deals on the message board so far, but I don't particularly care for all the haggling that goes on, and I'm a faily new member too. That's my .02

**smitty62** · 09-21-2002, 02:54 PM

JMANZ--I told you I never seen the linkage listing or I would have certainly bought it. How can you get pi$$ed at somebody if they didn't see your ad? I try to check the ads every couple of days, but that's not always possible--sometimes I even leave the house! With your attitude I suggest you store your parts where the sun never shines!
Please do not respond to my wanted ads in the future.

jmanz69 · 09-21-2002, 09:46 PM

Smitty62, I wasn't directing any comments towards you in particular. I was just using you as an example of how it's hard to hold on to parts until they are needed. I understand that you probably didn't need the linkage 2 weeks ago. I was in fact looking for a linkage for you today. Unfortunately I didn't find any. Most trucks have been picked over pretty good around me. I was just venting in general. I am sorry if you took offense to it. I wasn't trying to make you mad. I try not to make enemies on the board if I can. Never know when someone can help you out of a jam. This board has helped me out of a couple jams already, and I think it is good to have around for some of the other lesser experienced members. I try to help out if I can, whether it be parts or knowledge. Don't be pissed at me, I didn't mean to make anyone mad.

woodrow59 · 09-21-2002, 10:30 PM

You have just witnessed why this should not be an Auction Board.

If you have something for sale,,,put it on ebay and let us know. If we need it we should be willing to pay fair market value.

If we need a certain part,,,,ask. But then send PM's or do it Email.

The way I see it,,,,WE are a rare (and sometimes strange {LOL}) breed and WE need to stick together and not fight over little things like money!!!!!!!!

This is not directed at anyone,,,,,,,,,just my 4¢ worth !!!!!!

1971LT1SWBPOSI373 · 09-21-2002, 11:13 PM

Ya, everybody lighten up. We have the same cause, and it's all good!!!

teeitup · 09-21-2002, 11:53 PM

I just put a truck on ebay yesterday, I had it on here and only had one response to it and he decided not to buy it so I'm wanting to get rid of it so I put it on Ebay to try to get rid of it. It was on here for two months, so its time to get rid of it. I LOVE this board and LOVE selling and buying stuff on here, I didn't want to go to ebay but I'm trying something different. I must be in the LOVE mood tonight, he he

**Desert Rat** · 09-22-2002, 05:27 AM

I Ebay First,usually paying people are there.I havent had good luck with many members,ive been holding parts and ther money never showing up.I just want to sell the stuff not wait until next Xmas.Ive dealt with some good people here who have came thorugh We,Frank(Pickmup)Hjalbert,and quite a few more,but seems here people ***** about prices too much or start a ***** session.so its easier to start at $1 and see what happens,fun to see what stuff goes for,then you dont have to ask a price it will go for what someone is willing to pay,youll see alot of real rare stuff on their soon!

nitor · 09-23-2002, 08:15 PM

You know guys, maybe you didn't sell it here, but at least you gave those of us on the board the first chance to buy. That's the point.

09-19-2002, 10:25 PM	#1
PICKMUP "Trucks with Class" Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: OLYMPIA, WA, USA Posts: 8,123	EBAY--Tell us first! I see a lot of posts from guys telling us they have parts or a truck listed on EBAY. That doesn't really do us much good, as we have to get into the bidding war with everybody else. It would really be nice if they would tell us BEFORE they list it. Even if they want to offer it at the "Buy it now" price...give the board members a chance at it first. __________________ Email: frankeham@comcast.net Phone: 360-956-7170

09-19-2002, 11:15 PM	#2
meathead95 computer illiterate Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Des Moines, IA Posts: 6,446	I agree. __________________ 72 2wd blazer 72 swb 4x4

09-20-2002, 12:44 AM	#4
meathead95 computer illiterate Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Des Moines, IA Posts: 6,446	I can agree with that too. __________________ 72 2wd blazer 72 swb 4x4

09-21-2002, 10:39 AM	#7
JoetheMobster Listening since '86 Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Canada Posts: 1,799	So THAT'S where all the fights are! The parts board. I've been hearing that this message board is getting a little out of hand, but mostly stick in the general part. Oh, and I agree! __________________ 2007 Saturn Aura - hey it WAS a GM product

09-21-2002, 12:05 PM	#8
tom hand CCRider Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Olive Branch,MS,USA Posts: 2,232	Yea, what jmanz69 said. I totally agree __________________ 72 GMC Sierra SWB almost finished---- 84 Softail Olive Branch MS

09-19-2002, 11:18 PM	#3
Shane Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: over yonder Posts: 14,270	as hostile as the parts board has been lately....i can understand why someone would go to eBay first......post something for sale on the board and then someone questions the worth of it.....or *****es and complains because someone is parting a "good truck" just my .02 cents worth.....

09-20-2002, 11:20 PM	#5
jmanz69 Careful, they attack... Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Waterford, MI, USA Posts: 1,107	I almost always post here first, but you guys are right, the parts board has gotten a little tough. Seems everyone wants to get parts for free now. I can see helping someone out if you got some small part, or if you can't seem to give it away. But really, no one here wants to get rich off the parts we sell. Usually I just want to recoup some of the money I put into the new parts I need. I offer my stuff here lower than I put it up on ebay for. But if it goes unwanted, or I get too much crap about the price, I'll go where I can get something out of it. Case in point: I just sold on ebay a complete throttle linkage from my 69 for a whopping $2, then today I see a post of someone wanting a complete throttle linkage. I had posted it about 2 weeks ago, and no one wanted it. I know this person probably didn't know they would need it, but I can't hold on to parts forever. I would have given it to him for $2, just wanted to get something out of it. People need to be a little more respectful of the stuff we put up for sale here, if it continues like it is, I won't even offer it here anymore. I have bought from people on the board, and always given them what they wanted for their parts, if it's not too ridiculous. Well enough ranting, just my 2 cents. Jason

09-21-2002, 10:34 AM	#6
nitor Too many projects Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Morrow, OH Posts: 344	I couldn't agree more. Give the board members first crack at it, what ever it is.

09-21-2002, 12:34 PM	#9
Tennman 71 Chevy 4x4 Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: McMinnville,Tn. USA Posts: 450	I hinted that i was gonna put my truck on E-Bay,"AFTER" i ask everyone here what they thought my truck was worth. No one here even offered me a dollar amount or even ask what i was considering on selling it for !!! Sorry if i personaly pi$$ed anyone off ! There are always sumone whos says" your way too high" or sum kind of slur about your price,not that i really care what anyone says about my price on my truck. It will take 25,000 dollars to buy my ride and no less. I might even consider tradeing it for a 3/4 ton 4x4,71 or 72 model with ps,pb's and perferably a/c cab. I can cancel my sale at any time,that is if your really serious now ?!?! Seller on E-Bay __________________ Tenn.man(a.k.a.Danny Cummings)

09-21-2002, 12:43 PM	#10
1971LT1SWBPOSI373 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Springfield, VA Posts: 460	I agree. Don't give your stuff away. I'm going to list some things in the future on the message board and I'm going to be firm on my prices. If I don't get what I want I'll post it on ebay. Try buying some things at a salvage yard, they want 1/2 of the new price. I feel I've gotten some good deals on the message board so far, but I don't particularly care for all the haggling that goes on, and I'm a faily new member too. That's my .02 __________________ 1971 Shortbed 350/350 w/ Posi-traction 3:73's 1996 Chevy Silverado TJ in Springfield, Virginia Likes old Chevy trucks Drinks Miller MGD

09-21-2002, 02:54 PM	#11
smitty62 Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: North Carolina Posts: 1,234	JMANZ--I told you I never seen the linkage listing or I would have certainly bought it. How can you get pi$$ed at somebody if they didn't see your ad? I try to check the ads every couple of days, but that's not always possible--sometimes I even leave the house! With your attitude I suggest you store your parts where the sun never shines! Please do not respond to my wanted ads in the future. __________________ Stepsides look like real trucks! Smitty

09-21-2002, 09:46 PM	#12
jmanz69 Careful, they attack... Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Waterford, MI, USA Posts: 1,107	Smitty62, I wasn't directing any comments towards you in particular. I was just using you as an example of how it's hard to hold on to parts until they are needed. I understand that you probably didn't need the linkage 2 weeks ago. I was in fact looking for a linkage for you today. Unfortunately I didn't find any. Most trucks have been picked over pretty good around me. I was just venting in general. I am sorry if you took offense to it. I wasn't trying to make you mad. I try not to make enemies on the board if I can. Never know when someone can help you out of a jam. This board has helped me out of a couple jams already, and I think it is good to have around for some of the other lesser experienced members. I try to help out if I can, whether it be parts or knowledge. Don't be pissed at me, I didn't mean to make anyone mad.

09-21-2002, 10:30 PM	#13
woodrow59 OzarkHillbilly in Atlanta Join Date: May 2002 Location: Douglasville, Ga. Salem, Mo. Posts: 386	You have just witnessed why this should not be an Auction Board. If you have something for sale,,,put it on ebay and let us know. If we need it we should be willing to pay fair market value. If we need a certain part,,,,ask. But then send PM's or do it Email. The way I see it,,,,WE are a rare (and sometimes strange {LOL}) breed and WE need to stick together and not fight over little things like money!!!!!!!! This is not directed at anyone,,,,,,,,,just my 4¢ worth !!!!!! __________________ 72 custom/10 LWB 68 Longhorn C20 Custom Camper (sold)

09-21-2002, 11:13 PM	#14
1971LT1SWBPOSI373 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Springfield, VA Posts: 460	Ya, everybody lighten up. We have the same cause, and it's all good!!! __________________ 1971 Shortbed 350/350 w/ Posi-traction 3:73's 1996 Chevy Silverado TJ in Springfield, Virginia Likes old Chevy trucks Drinks Miller MGD

09-21-2002, 11:53 PM	#15
teeitup Just like to part out trucks!! Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Meriden, Ks-North of Topeka 10 miles Posts: 27,396	I just put a truck on ebay yesterday, I had it on here and only had one response to it and he decided not to buy it so I'm wanting to get rid of it so I put it on Ebay to try to get rid of it. It was on here for two months, so its time to get rid of it. I LOVE this board and LOVE selling and buying stuff on here, I didn't want to go to ebay but I'm trying something different. I must be in the LOVE mood tonight, he he __________________ 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"



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09-22-2002, 05:27 AM	#16
Desert Rat Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Darrington, Washington Posts: 3,963	I Ebay First,usually paying people are there.I havent had good luck with many members,ive been holding parts and ther money never showing up.I just want to sell the stuff not wait until next Xmas.Ive dealt with some good people here who have came thorugh We,Frank(Pickmup)Hjalbert,and quite a few more,but seems here people *** about prices too much or start a *** session.so its easier to start at $1 and see what happens,fun to see what stuff goes for,then you dont have to ask a price it will go for what someone is willing to pay,youll see alot of real rare stuff on their soon!

09-23-2002, 08:15 PM	#17
nitor Too many projects Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Morrow, OH Posts: 344	You know guys, maybe you didn't sell it here, but at least you gave those of us on the board the first chance to buy. That's the point.

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