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**Yukon Jack** · 09-28-2007, 10:07 AM

That is truly one of my favorite Blazers of all time - everything is perfectly done IMO. No overkill - just done right. I think someone would be getting one heck of a bargain for $12k. I'm in agreement with Bouncytruck - $15k to $20k - but it will take the right buyer of course.

I sure wish I could be that right buyer cause the right buyer is going to be smiling big time with that purchase.

Way2lo2 - there is no better time than now to get talking with vtblazer about this Blazer - no need to wait for it to hit e-bay!

EAST SIDE LOW LIFE · 09-28-2007, 11:42 AM

Ok let's all be serious for a moment ....

To build this truck would be $20.000 easy and that is not a high water mark. Most guys could not do this so it would be $35.000 at the very least to anyone that is in this position. Sounds to me that your not in a panic so set the reserve at $20.000 that is more then fair. It's not like you can go out and buy a new one. If it is as nice as it looks in the pictures that you posted don't give your truck away! This is not a $10.000 to $12.000 dollar truck. Look around and see what you get for $10.000 dollars, and you won't see your truck!!!!

A tip and don't take this wrong but go through the truck and detail everthing you can before you post pic's on e/bay. This is often over looked by sellers and it can cost you a couple thousand in the end. It will also give you an appreciation for the truck and this will help set the right value in your mind for your truck.

Lots of good luck with the sale ....

esll.

Huskerboy2 · 09-28-2007, 11:46 AM

Just my opinion, but I cannot believe that it hasn't sold to a board member already. When I think about what I paid for mine to start with, plus all the parts I've bought, all the money I've spent on materials, not to mention the time. Granted, I enjoy doing the work and it's a hobby, to a certain extent. BUT, knowing what I know now, if I were looking for a Blazer, I'd buy that ALL DAY LONG for $12K. I wouldn't have any problem flying out there and driving it back to Texas. I would have thought one of the East coast guys would be all over this. When I get mine done, I think it will be a very nice original restoration and hopefully will look as good as yours, BUT, I can tell you I will have closer to $20K in it. Nowhere close to $12K. That's a bargain.

epsorenson · 09-28-2007, 11:51 AM

i'm new to the blazer game.
just bought my 71.

paid $11K! ...obviously a good deal.
she's a complete restore.

not sure if that helps but it might put into perspective the current market.
seems there is a scarcity of buyers at present.
most buyers are opportunistic.

Thealien · 09-28-2007, 12:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Huskerboy2

Just my opinion, but I cannot believe that it hasn't sold to a board member already. When I think about what I paid for mine to start with, plus all the parts I've bought, all the money I've spent on materials, not to mention the time. Granted, I enjoy doing the work and it's a hobby, to a certain extent. BUT, knowing what I know now, if I were looking for a Blazer, I'd buy that ALL DAY LONG for $12K. I wouldn't have any problem flying out there and driving it back to Texas. I would have thought one of the East coast guys would be all over this. When I get mine done, I think it will be a very nice original restoration and hopefully will look as good as yours, BUT, I can tell you I will have closer to $20K in it. Nowhere close to $12K. That's a bargain.

Musclerodz · 09-28-2007, 12:15 PM

Ebay is one of those places you have to have the right 2 guys looking for your truck the same week. I have seen real nice Blazers not bring any money or get any bids and the very next week, the prices are way up there. Also take the advice that EVERYTHING needs to be working or removed if not, fix the A/C. No one want to pay big $$$$ for something they have work on when they get it home.

Honestly I hope you get alot for it because I am going to want over $20K for mine when it is done come next spring. Should be a $15K-$18K easy.

Mike

crzngmychvy · 09-28-2007, 12:39 PM

When I sold my 59 Apache I detailed it, took it out to the beach, and took over 100 pictures, included up close pics of every single little problem with it. I set up a nice webpage, and linked it to the ebay page. Listed it 3 times, on the third time a big money CEO over 1200 miles away bought her without even seeing her. I got my close to my asking price too. Once the truck arrived (he had it shipped out) he called me and told me that he didn't worry about the deal specifically because of the webpage I had set up.

Might work for you too. Good luck!

vtblazer · 09-29-2007, 07:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by crzngmychvy

When I sold my 59 Apache I detailed it, took it out to the beach, and took over 100 pictures, included up close pics of every single little problem with it. I set up a nice webpage, and linked it to the ebay page. Listed it 3 times, on the third time a big money CEO over 1200 miles away bought her without even seeing her. I got my close to my asking price too. Once the truck arrived (he had it shipped out) he called me and told me that he didn't worry about the deal specifically because of the webpage I had set up.

Might work for you too. Good luck!

Good advise, I've already done most of that. (except the web page)

I hired a local guy to build me an auction worthy of the blazer, it's what he does so it's going to be way better than anything I might of laid out.

He was over the other day taking tons of pics of the entire truck, both of the good and the not so good areas.

I expect he'll be calling me over the weekend to proof his work prior to posting.

crzngmychvy · 09-29-2007, 04:50 PM

If you want to check the page I made here is the LINK.

The page is old and pretty basic but is served the purpose. Maybe it can help you since it worked to sell my truck.

Simon

vtblazer · 09-30-2007, 07:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by crzngmychvy

If you want to check the page I made here is the LINK.

The page is old and pretty basic but is served the purpose. Maybe it can help you since it worked to sell my truck.

Simon

I can see why it made a difference, good pics with a good description is always the way to go.

Course having a truck that nice helps and yours was all that...

LUV2XCLR8 · 09-30-2007, 07:34 AM

Kurt you should have no problem selling yours with an ad like his. I see them on
Evil Bay all the time not nearly as nice, your location is the only setback (JMHO)

crzngmychvy · 09-30-2007, 12:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vtblazer

I can see why it made a difference, good pics with a good description is always the way to go.

Course having a truck that nice helps and yours was all that...

Thanks for the compliment. Your truck is one of the best blazers on this board, so you could do the same. If I can help out with something let me know. As far as your location, it may not make as much of a difference if you sell online. With a good set up people from farther away feel less risk in buying without seeing it in person first. The guy who bought mine was in Missouri (if I remember right). He had the truck shipped out.

vtblazer · 09-30-2007, 02:10 PM

Couple teaser pics to attest to how clean the old truck really is.

Chevyman63 · 09-30-2007, 04:21 PM

Nice!

va_tlc · 10-01-2007, 12:21 PM

that firewood reminds me i spent to much time on the truck, very clean blazer.

Chris27 · 10-01-2007, 02:13 PM

That thing is mint! And I don't mean the color. Very nice. It would be a crime to let it go for 12g's.

vtblazer · 10-01-2007, 02:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chris27

That thing is mint! And I don't mean the color. Very nice. It would be a crime to let it go for 12g's.

Thanks for saying but the truth is, thier only worth what someone is willing to pay.

I'm hoping for more but ya never know.

vtblazer · 10-02-2007, 06:24 AM

For whatever it's worth.

Auction will be posted on e-bay Sunday evening the 7th.

Reserve will be set at $12,500.00.

Thanks for the input guys, much appreciated.

Chevyman63 · 10-02-2007, 06:29 AM

Good luck Kurt!!

Hopefully someone with a pocket full of money will run it up to close to $20,000 for you!

vtblazer · 10-06-2007, 04:19 PM

Snuck in one more stock/original part.

Been working on it all week, fixed the gas gauge, hooked up the tach (yes it works) and installed this factory original radio/speaker set up.

So now the only thing that does not work is the A/C and it's complete but nevered been charged.

Here's to hoping the blazer sets a new bench mark price for others to follow.

bouncytruck · 10-06-2007, 04:42 PM

Post the link when the auction goes live. I'll be watching and keepin' my fingers crossed for ya...

jaros44sr · 10-06-2007, 07:45 PM

Good Luck to ya!! That thing has to bring in decent money, one of the best I've nevered seen

That dash is awesome, matches the rest of the truck
Truly a fine example, benchmark....sorry to see it go. J.
Wish I had money instead of looks, I'd be all over it

ABLAZN · 10-08-2007, 12:26 AM

Nice looking listing there !!!Here is the link for those who wish to follow it.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/STUNN...QQcmdZViewItem

vtblazer · 10-08-2007, 07:35 AM

Thanks for posting the link ABLAZIN.

I guess all I can do now is sit back and watch the show...

*FormerMember* · 10-08-2007, 09:29 AM

Threw a bid on it to make people more serious.

09-28-2007, 10:07 AM	#26
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,683	Re: What's My Blazer Worth? That is truly one of my favorite Blazers of all time - everything is perfectly done IMO. No overkill - just done right. I think someone would be getting one heck of a bargain for $12k. I'm in agreement with Bouncytruck - $15k to $20k - but it will take the right buyer of course. I sure wish I could be that right buyer cause the right buyer is going to be smiling big time with that purchase. Way2lo2 - there is no better time than now to get talking with vtblazer about this Blazer - no need to wait for it to hit e-bay! __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

09-28-2007, 11:42 AM	#27
EAST SIDE LOW LIFE Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: VANCOUVER ISLAND, B.C., Canada Posts: 1,602	Re: What's My Blazer Worth? Ok let's all be serious for a moment .... To build this truck would be $20.000 easy and that is not a high water mark. Most guys could not do this so it would be $35.000 at the very least to anyone that is in this position. Sounds to me that your not in a panic so set the reserve at $20.000 that is more then fair. It's not like you can go out and buy a new one. If it is as nice as it looks in the pictures that you posted don't give your truck away! This is not a $10.000 to $12.000 dollar truck. Look around and see what you get for $10.000 dollars, and you won't see your truck!!!! A tip and don't take this wrong but go through the truck and detail everthing you can before you post pic's on e/bay. This is often over looked by sellers and it can cost you a couple thousand in the end. It will also give you an appreciation for the truck and this will help set the right value in your mind for your truck. Lots of good luck with the sale .... esll. __________________ Tomorrow is for doing today's stuff. ************************************* This truck has just the right amount of energy for me! Author: Warren Lake .... (member) Last edited by EAST SIDE LOW LIFE; 09-28-2007 at 11:50 AM.

09-28-2007, 11:46 AM	#28
Huskerboy2 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Austin, Texas, USA Posts: 1,628	Re: What's My Blazer Worth? Just my opinion, but I cannot believe that it hasn't sold to a board member already. When I think about what I paid for mine to start with, plus all the parts I've bought, all the money I've spent on materials, not to mention the time. Granted, I enjoy doing the work and it's a hobby, to a certain extent. BUT, knowing what I know now, if I were looking for a Blazer, I'd buy that ALL DAY LONG for $12K. I wouldn't have any problem flying out there and driving it back to Texas. I would have thought one of the East coast guys would be all over this. When I get mine done, I think it will be a very nice original restoration and hopefully will look as good as yours, BUT, I can tell you I will have closer to $20K in it. Nowhere close to $12K. That's a bargain. __________________ '72 Chevy Blazer Last edited by Huskerboy2; 09-28-2007 at 11:48 AM.

09-28-2007, 11:51 AM	#29
epsorenson Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: placentia, california Posts: 165	Re: What's My Blazer Worth? i'm new to the blazer game. just bought my 71. paid $11K! ...obviously a good deal. she's a complete restore. not sure if that helps but it might put into perspective the current market. seems there is a scarcity of buyers at present. most buyers are opportunistic. __________________ "Some days you're the bug....Some days you're the windshield" *71 Blazer K5*

09-28-2007, 12:15 PM	#31
Musclerodz Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: OKC, OK Posts: 2,365	Re: What's My Blazer Worth? Ebay is one of those places you have to have the right 2 guys looking for your truck the same week. I have seen real nice Blazers not bring any money or get any bids and the very next week, the prices are way up there. Also take the advice that EVERYTHING needs to be working or removed if not, fix the A/C. No one want to pay big $$$$ for something they have work on when they get it home. Honestly I hope you get alot for it because I am going to want over $20K for mine when it is done come next spring. Should be a $15K-$18K easy. Mike __________________ Mike Redpath

09-28-2007, 12:39 PM	#32
crzngmychvy "1972 C5" Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: SoCal Posts: 729	Re: What's My Blazer Worth? When I sold my 59 Apache I detailed it, took it out to the beach, and took over 100 pictures, included up close pics of every single little problem with it. I set up a nice webpage, and linked it to the ebay page. Listed it 3 times, on the third time a big money CEO over 1200 miles away bought her without even seeing her. I got my close to my asking price too. Once the truck arrived (he had it shipped out) he called me and told me that he didn't worry about the deal specifically because of the webpage I had set up. Might work for you too. Good luck! __________________ - 72 2wd Blazer ...sold... 2wd Blazer Page

09-29-2007, 04:50 PM	#34
crzngmychvy "1972 C5" Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: SoCal Posts: 729	Re: What's My Blazer Worth? If you want to check the page I made here is the LINK. The page is old and pretty basic but is served the purpose. Maybe it can help you since it worked to sell my truck. Simon __________________ - 72 2wd Blazer ...sold... 2wd Blazer Page

09-30-2007, 07:34 AM	#36
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,475	Re: What's My Blazer Worth? Kurt you should have no problem selling yours with an ad like his. I see them on Evil Bay all the time not nearly as nice, your location is the only setback (JMHO) __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Big Piggy: "Goliath" 07 Kodiak C4500 Lil Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

09-30-2007, 02:10 PM	#38
vtblazer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Central Vermont Posts: 8,538	Re: What's My Blazer Worth? Couple teaser pics to attest to how clean the old truck really is. Attached Images

09-30-2007, 04:21 PM	#39
Chevyman63 Can't wait to retire!! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Corunna, MI Posts: 1,575	Re: What's My Blazer Worth? Nice! __________________ 2009 4x4 Chevy Crew Cab 6.0 1989 4x4 Siverado (270,000 miles) 1972 4x4 Blazer 2007 Chevy Cutaway 1 ton 1970 Corvette (sons project) RIP - CLR 10/11/09

10-01-2007, 12:21 PM	#40
va_tlc Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: VIRGINIA Posts: 905	Re: What's My Blazer Worth? that firewood reminds me i spent to much time on the truck, very clean blazer. __________________ 1969 rs 1966fastback 1969swbc/10 2006gt 1972swb4x4

10-01-2007, 02:13 PM	#41
Chris27 Blazerless Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Kelowna, BC, Canada Posts: 274	Re: What's My Blazer Worth? That thing is mint! And I don't mean the color. Very nice. It would be a crime to let it go for 12g's. __________________ 72' K5 Blazer 4x4 350TBI/700R4/NP205 3/4 ton diffs. Daily driver. SOLD 69' Beaumont 388/700R4 11.70@116 77' Bronco, Wife's mall cruiser/poser 4x4. Capable but too pretty to go offroad.

10-02-2007, 06:24 AM	#43
vtblazer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Central Vermont Posts: 8,538	Re: What's My Blazer Worth? For whatever it's worth. Auction will be posted on e-bay Sunday evening the 7th. Reserve will be set at $12,500.00. Thanks for the input guys, much appreciated.

10-02-2007, 06:29 AM	#44
Chevyman63 Can't wait to retire!! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Corunna, MI Posts: 1,575	Re: What's My Blazer Worth? Good luck Kurt!! Hopefully someone with a pocket full of money will run it up to close to $20,000 for you! __________________ 2009 4x4 Chevy Crew Cab 6.0 1989 4x4 Siverado (270,000 miles) 1972 4x4 Blazer 2007 Chevy Cutaway 1 ton 1970 Corvette (sons project) RIP - CLR 10/11/09 Last edited by Chevyman63; 10-06-2007 at 06:28 PM.

10-06-2007, 04:19 PM	#45
vtblazer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Central Vermont Posts: 8,538	Re: What's My Blazer Worth? Snuck in one more stock/original part. Been working on it all week, fixed the gas gauge, hooked up the tach (yes it works) and installed this factory original radio/speaker set up. So now the only thing that does not work is the A/C and it's complete but nevered been charged. Here's to hoping the blazer sets a new bench mark price for others to follow. Attached Images



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10-06-2007, 04:42 PM	#46
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,049	Re: What's My Blazer Worth? Post the link when the auction goes live. I'll be watching and keepin' my fingers crossed for ya... __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

10-06-2007, 07:45 PM	#47
jaros44sr Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,446	Re: What's My Blazer Worth? Good Luck to ya!! That thing has to bring in decent money, one of the best I've nevered seen That dash is awesome, matches the rest of the truck Truly a fine example, benchmark....sorry to see it go. J. Wish I had money instead of looks, I'd be all over it __________________ Semper Fi...Uncle Sam, you da man All parts offered to help are free, unless otherwise noted Dont try this stuff in my build thread, unless you have 55 years of mechanical OTJ training SAFETY FIRST AS usual, off topic They say your mind goes second, can't remember the first Jim Last edited by jaros44sr; 10-06-2007 at 07:48 PM.

10-08-2007, 12:26 AM	#48
ABLAZN Oh..never mind.... Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Oregon Posts: 588	Re: What's My Blazer Worth? Nice looking listing there !!!Here is the link for those who wish to follow it. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/STUNN...QQcmdZViewItem __________________ 1972 Blazer -6 inch lift -35 inch BFG A/T's Turbo 350 NP-205 454 BB (for now) MORE TO COME !!!!!! Now going to 2WD!!!!! Sold. I got it back after 22 years and did not even know it !!! THE STORY HERE Project Low Down Dirty Rat

10-08-2007, 07:35 AM	#49
vtblazer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Central Vermont Posts: 8,538	Re: What's My Blazer Worth? Thanks for posting the link ABLAZIN. I guess all I can do now is sit back and watch the show...

10-08-2007, 09:29 AM	#50
FormerMember Account Suspended Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 3,051	Re: What's My Blazer Worth? Threw a bid on it to make people more serious. Last edited by FormerMember; 10-08-2007 at 09:30 AM.

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