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romarti0825 · 04-02-2011, 02:55 PM

So I was out cruising with my daughter earlier with the top down in my Blazer when the owner of a local restaurant chain hit me up about buying my Blazer because he's been looking for one for awhile and he REALLY liked mine. When he asked me what it was going to take to buy mine, it scared me because #1) I love my Blazer and I don't think I could ever sell it and #2) How do you put a price on something you labored over for such a long time. I was afraid to tell him a price because I thought he would call my bluff. Anybody else ever have this happen to them?

C/10 King · 04-02-2011, 03:13 PM

That never happens to me.

Bobby, don't do it you'll never find another one!

Heavy Evy · 04-02-2011, 03:31 PM

Tell him to build his own haha. Its your rig you don't have to name a price or anything. I been hit up a few times too the only way im gettin rid of my piles is if I have a kid then they'll go to him or her.

YBNORML · 04-02-2011, 03:32 PM

Happens all the time. There isn't alot of blazers around here so she attracts quite a bit of attention. I usually just thank them for the compliment and tell them it's not for sale.
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AJs72K5 · 04-02-2011, 04:08 PM

Didn't that happen to johnoro at a car show?? If I recall correctly, he threw out ridiculous price and the guy pulled out a wad of cash.

EDIT: Yup... here's the thread: LINK

***Liz*** · 04-02-2011, 04:11 PM

tell em 250k and walk away. If someone hands you that, you would be ok... we all love our trucks, but there are more out there.

bouncytruck · 04-02-2011, 04:12 PM

I get it a lot - in fact, twice last week. I usually ask them what they want to offer and it us usually an ultra low offer. I haven't had anyone truly serious. When I first got it, had two offers at $20K - but nobody produced $$$.

mustardjimmy71 · 04-02-2011, 05:27 PM

I know a guy with an old ford hotrod that has turned down $190,000. He said its cause he wouldnt have his favorite car and he didnt need the money.

**JMac11** · 04-02-2011, 05:43 PM

A friend bought one that way... Offered the guy 17K for it on Thursday, the guy jumped all over it. Sunday he was offering my buddy 20K for it and it had not moved a foot. The difference...... it had won best in show at Super Chevy in Gainesville FL. Fred said the guy freaked when he found out he was "driving" it back to Tallahassee because it was to low to pull onto my trailer. Super nice baby blue 67 SWB Fleet with a big block. Never put a number on something you can't part with.

NuBomb · 04-02-2011, 07:42 PM

Happened to me last year. I named 25K and the guy actually thought about it for a while. I figured for that $$ I could go out west and pick up another one.

**truckster** · 04-02-2011, 10:52 PM

I just tell them they'll have to talk to my kids when I'm dead.

hotrodhomi · 04-02-2011, 11:08 PM

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Originally Posted by NuBomb

Happened to me last year. I named 25K and the guy actually thought about it for a while. I figured for that $$ I could go out west and pick up another one.

That's what I say, except I live out west.

JOHNORO · 04-03-2011, 12:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AJs72K5

Didn't that happen to johnoro at a car show?? If I recall correctly, he threw out ridiculous price and the guy pulled out a wad of cash.

EDIT: Yup... here's the thread: LINK

I don't think I would do it again....

hotrodhomi · 04-03-2011, 12:56 AM

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Originally Posted by JOHNORO

I don't think I would do it again....

what did your first one look like?

JOHNORO · 04-03-2011, 01:07 AM

this picture was taken at that show...

hotrodhomi · 04-03-2011, 01:08 AM

nice. looks like I should add trim to mine.

JOHNORO · 04-03-2011, 01:25 AM

I do really like the trim too especially the tailgate band...
looks like a big banner as you drive away reading....

''CHEVROLET"

romarti0825 · 04-03-2011, 01:36 AM

Hey John, can you post a picture of your new one? I was looking for one earlier and I couldn't find one.

JOHNORO · 04-03-2011, 02:32 AM

here you go...

**Gary 70 Jimmy** · 04-03-2011, 02:36 AM

It happens to me all the time but no one shows me any cash.

BBrendal · 04-03-2011, 07:26 AM

What is kind of funny though is when you are ready to sell a car or truck those people are no where to be found.

Rochlow · 04-03-2011, 09:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BBrendal

What is kind of funny though is when you are ready to sell a car or truck those people are no where to be found.

True, True!! I use to get that all the time with my 97, But most of the time it was early 20s kids trying to look like a player in front of their friends and girlfriends..

LUV2XCLR8 · 04-03-2011, 11:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Gary 70 Jimmy

It happens to me all the time but no one shows me any cash.

Agreed, I had a nice offer recently, but when I asked
him how serious he was the conversation ended.

**N2TRUX** · 04-03-2011, 11:33 AM

Never fall in love with them. Set a price that you would be happy with and throw it right back at them.

**KevsClassics** · 04-03-2011, 12:11 PM

Happens quite often. My Blazer is part of the family, when I die my son member JesseH13 will be the owner and I know he feels the same.

04-02-2011, 03:31 PM	#3
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04-02-2011, 03:32 PM	#4
YBNORML Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Posts: 3,847	Re: It scares me when people do this. Happens all the time. There isn't alot of blazers around here so she attracts quite a bit of attention. I usually just thank them for the compliment and tell them it's not for sale. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ --------------------------------------------------------------- Jason. 68’ GMC shortbox https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=794201 72' 2WD Blazer http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=425385 67' LongBox C-10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=691845 InstaGram ybnorml67

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AJs72K5 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: South Tx Posts: 1,083	Re: It scares me when people do this. Didn't that happen to johnoro at a car show?? If I recall correctly, he threw out ridiculous price and the guy pulled out a wad of cash. EDIT: Yup... here's the thread: LINK __________________ - AJ Gray Matter Build - 1972 K5 with some stuff Last edited by AJs72K5; 04-02-2011 at 04:40 PM.

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*Liz* Catchy title goes here.. Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Rockwell, NC Posts: 39,734	Re: It scares me when people do this. tell em 250k and walk away. If someone hands you that, you would be ok... we all love our trucks, but there are more out there.

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bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,049	Re: It scares me when people do this. I get it a lot - in fact, twice last week. I usually ask them what they want to offer and it us usually an ultra low offer. I haven't had anyone truly serious. When I first got it, had two offers at $20K - but nobody produced $$$. __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

04-02-2011, 02:55 PM	#1
romarti0825 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Rancho Cucamonga CA Posts: 242	It scares me when people do this. So I was out cruising with my daughter earlier with the top down in my Blazer when the owner of a local restaurant chain hit me up about buying my Blazer because he's been looking for one for awhile and he REALLY liked mine. When he asked me what it was going to take to buy mine, it scared me because #1) I love my Blazer and I don't think I could ever sell it and #2) How do you put a price on something you labored over for such a long time. I was afraid to tell him a price because I thought he would call my bluff. Anybody else ever have this happen to them? __________________ '72 Cheyene short fleet. '70 2wd Blazer

04-02-2011, 03:13 PM	#2
C/10 King Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: A****er, CA Posts: 5,594	Re: It scares me when people do this. That never happens to me. Bobby, don't do it you'll never find another one! Attached Images __________________ C/10 Rene 1966 Short Fleet "The Hag" 1967 CST Short Fleet "Dark Poly" 1971 Short Fleet 1970 Jimmy Custom 2 WD "Golden Ticket" 1972 Blazer 2 WD "Retro Blaze"

04-02-2011, 05:27 PM	#8
mustardjimmy71 toys'r'us Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Penticton, BC, Canada Posts: 347	Re: It scares me when people do this. I know a guy with an old ford hotrod that has turned down $190,000. He said its cause he wouldnt have his favorite car and he didnt need the money. __________________ 71 jimmy bone stock 350 sm465 33x12.5 rallies 79 caprice landau full load crate350 th350 lowered 20"wires 00 f150 reg cab sb 4x4 5.4L

04-02-2011, 05:43 PM	#9
JMac11 Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Tallahassee Fl Posts: 773	Re: It scares me when people do this. A friend bought one that way... Offered the guy 17K for it on Thursday, the guy jumped all over it. Sunday he was offering my buddy 20K for it and it had not moved a foot. The difference...... it had won best in show at Super Chevy in Gainesville FL. Fred said the guy freaked when he found out he was "driving" it back to Tallahassee because it was to low to pull onto my trailer. Super nice baby blue 67 SWB Fleet with a big block. Never put a number on something you can't part with.

04-02-2011, 07:42 PM	#10
NuBomb Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Canton, Georgia, USA Posts: 1,119	Re: It scares me when people do this. Happened to me last year. I named 25K and the guy actually thought about it for a while. I figured for that $$ I could go out west and pick up another one. __________________ Jeremy (NUBOMB) 72K5 CST 350/350/205 1951 Chevy 1/2 ton North Georgia Group "... And the first rule to being a man is you gotta spend your life doing crap you don't wanna do." Red Forman.

04-02-2011, 10:52 PM	#11
truckster Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Orem, Utah Posts: 7,846	Re: It scares me when people do this. I just tell them they'll have to talk to my kids when I'm dead.

04-03-2011, 01:07 AM	#15
JOHNORO oldschoolblazer@yahoo.com Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Long Beach CA. Posts: 1,968	Re: It scares me when people do this. this picture was taken at that show... Attached Images

04-03-2011, 01:08 AM	#16
hotrodhomi Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Sacramento Posts: 3,737	Re: It scares me when people do this. nice. looks like I should add trim to mine. __________________ '72 2wd blazer, bagged w/ watts link & EDC '72 C10 "Lowered Farm Truck" STOLEN 5-18-11 '66 impala ht

04-03-2011, 01:25 AM	#17
JOHNORO oldschoolblazer@yahoo.com Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Long Beach CA. Posts: 1,968	Re: It scares me when people do this. I do really like the trim too especially the tailgate band... looks like a big banner as you drive away reading.... ''CHEVROLET"

04-03-2011, 01:36 AM	#18
romarti0825 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Rancho Cucamonga CA Posts: 242	Re: It scares me when people do this. Hey John, can you post a picture of your new one? I was looking for one earlier and I couldn't find one. __________________ '72 Cheyene short fleet. '70 2wd Blazer



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04-03-2011, 02:32 AM	#19
JOHNORO oldschoolblazer@yahoo.com Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Long Beach CA. Posts: 1,968	Re: It scares me when people do this. here you go... Attached Images

04-03-2011, 02:36 AM	#20
Gary 70 Jimmy Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Burghill, Ohio 44404 Posts: 3,401	Re: It scares me when people do this. It happens to me all the time but no one shows me any cash. __________________ 1972 GMC Jimmy 1/2 4X4 4wheel camper 1970 GMC Jimmy 1/2 4X4 350 1969 Chevy Blazer 1/2 4X4 307 1967 chevy LWB 3/4 396 Last edited by Gary 70 Jimmy; 04-03-2011 at 02:36 AM.

04-03-2011, 07:26 AM	#21
BBrendal Recalculating..... Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: New Lenox Il Posts: 686	Re: It scares me when people do this. What is kind of funny though is when you are ready to sell a car or truck those people are no where to be found. __________________ Brian - (BBrendal) 1969 Chevy Camaro Z28 1972 Chevy Blazer CST 2004 GMC Yukon (The truck that pulls the car trailer) 1972 Chevy Blazer CST #2 (Finished and sold!) Blazer build link... http://s1213.photobucket.com/albums/...rendal/Blazer/

04-03-2011, 11:33 AM	#24
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	Re: It scares me when people do this. Never fall in love with them. Set a price that you would be happy with and throw it right back at them. __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

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KevsClassics TILT COLUMN GURU Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: FRESNO CA Posts: 4,276	Re: It scares me when people do this. Happens quite often. My Blazer is part of the family, when I die my son member JesseH13 will be the owner and I know he feels the same. Attached Images __________________ Instagram kevs_classics64 64 Impala SS Conv 72 Blazer 2wd 75 Jimmy 2wd 63 Belair wagon 02 Silverado ext cab. DD RIP EL JAY

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