Posts: 542
From: Near Tracy Rock
Registered: Nov 2001

posted 01-14-2006 01:31 AM            

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Great post Jack.... and if there is ever a book that a person should have 2 of it is your gas pump ID book..... one to keep by the computer and one in the pick-up....
Brent.... I'm with sslick68 the lady is asking a very fair price..... no reason to talk her down.
Call me stupid, but there have been a couple of times I paid more than the person was asking for something and I'm not made of money either.
bob

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From: LONG ISLAND, NEW YORK
Registered: Jun 2004

posted 01-14-2006 06:51 AM            

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$160 FOR BOTH OF THOSE PUMPS IS A GIFT! AS WITH ANY HOBBY, SOMETIMES WE GET STUFF CHEAP OR FREE AND OTHER TIMES WE PAY A LITTLE MORE THAN WE'D LIKE TO GET A NICE PIECE FOR OUR COLLECTIONS. I LOOK AT IT THIS WAY...IT'S ALL ABOUT AVERAGES, RIGHT?

GET OVER THERE AND GET THOSE PUMPS!

DOC @ TAG.EAST

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From: Kelowna British Columbia Canada
Registered: Jan 2003

posted 01-14-2006 09:49 AM            

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Consider this;

You may feel better if you grind the price down and you may feel that That is just the way You do it.

However if they ever mention the deal to someone that knows the market, and they will likely let them know what they were worth.

Now comes the part that can hurt;

When the unearth more stuff, or remember that the neighbor down the road has that double glass pump tht looks like lighthouses with the station name lights on top, which buyer do you think they are going to call ???

Live for the moment or live for the long haul...

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From: Oneida IL USA
Registered: Nov 2004

posted 01-14-2006 10:04 AM            

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$75 is a steal. Get them & dont barter the price it is a steal anyway. Talk with her a while & ask about any other idems she might have. You could leave her your name & number in case she or her friends have anything else. I find that spredding the word that you will buy stuff like this will bring idem to you.

PS If you pass "I hope you dont" I will drive to Texas for them at that price lol

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From: Rolla Mo
Registered: Jan 2005

posted 01-14-2006 08:46 PM            

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Hey Wes,I have a story for you.I once told a guy about a prestine 67 chevelle big block hood out of texas.I dont know if you know parts but they easily bring 750 nowadays.I told the guy not to jew around and just pay the 450 for it.He thought the same thing you do and guess what,my friend was able to get the hood for 100,after the guy ran over it 4 times.What happens here is some people dont have the time to waste,especially if its already a good deal.I like deals to but when they are already sugar coated with chocolate on top I just pay the bill,not made of money also,I work for a living.Nothing personal intended here!sslick68

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From: Rolla Mo
Registered: Jan 2005

posted 01-14-2006 08:48 PM            

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Is that Jack Simm a retired car salesman or what,I love that guy!And yes I have your book but looking for an updated one.

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From: pueblo co. usa
Registered: Feb 2004

posted 01-14-2006 08:56 PM            

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I have to agree with slick I would be the guy running the hood over. I belive in carma and what comes around goes around.
Brandon

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From: Tyler, Texas
Registered: Oct 2005

posted 01-15-2006 03:23 PM            

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OK, the eagle has landed, the hay's in the barn, mission accomplished, etc. They are safely in my shop, I'll post 'em on BOTW tonight. I gave her what she was asking, $150 for the pair and didn't try to talk her down. She might help me with something else. Thanks again for everyone's input.
Brent

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