Re: [Amc-list] TODAY'S AMC PIE-IN-SKY AWARD: $750.00 Starting Bid on Rebel

[Frank Swygert <farna@xxxxxxx>]

I'm like you Davis. If you were paying someone to do all the work, definitely spend the money on a better car. I don't think $750 would be a *BAD* deal on that Rebel, just not the *BEST* deal. But I wouldn't give that much unless I really had to have a Rebel and it was close by, or I needed a parts car bad. $750 is way to high for a starting bid. Would have been better to start at no more than $250 ($100 would be more like it) with a "Buy it now" or reserve of $750 if he really won't take less. 

I see Marc's point clearly though. He knows where one in much better condition is for a LOT less. It's always best to start with the best car you can find. 

Now if Marc will find me a 56 or 57 Rambler four door within 4-5 hours of Columbia, SC (close enough to go get in a day) I'll be happy! I'd probably give $750 for one of those in the same shape as that Rebel if close enough. 

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Date: Thu, 2 Apr 2009 20:40:04 -0700 (PDT)
From: Davis Martin <martin-davis@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>

YOur points are well taken. It must be nice to have old cars still sitting in junk yards near where you live. Around here anything older then 96 gets crushed as soon as it comes in. 
?Prices you gave are high for my area. Sounds like someone with no skills?a credit card restored car. If you must farm out the work you are better off paying more money for a better car. 200 for that rebel in the picture is a steal.? 
?Wish stuff like that still existed in my neck of the woods.

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