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MG TD TF 1500 - Asset Auction Services on eBay

Anybody know anything about Asset Auction Services in TX, which lists T-series parts on eBay from time to time?

http://www.ebay.com/sch/assetauctionservices/m.html?item=251585736007&_qi=RTM1562569&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2562

I've tried to do business with them, but we always seem to have a difference of opinion as to fair value. For instance, they want:

$230 for a set of valve parts (no head, and the valves and springs probably need replacing anyway). As comparison, I just bought a set from our well-respected Canadian, Hugh Pite, for less than half that.
$595 for a TF door
$550 for a TD rear fender (square taillight). I sold a VERY nice one a few months ago for $225.
$350 for one side of a TD bonnet top. $220 was what I got for the last COMPLETE bonnet.
$400 for a rack and pinion. I sold one last year for $150.

They seem to actually SELL only about 10% of what they list, which seems pretty dismal. I also hate to see cars parted out.

But when you look at the pictures and all their listings, they are parting out interesting cars: they have a TD with a Studebaker conversion, at least 2 other TD's, TFs, and 2 TC's!

With my new TC project coming there are going to be lots of small parts I need, but not at these prices! I'm happy to buy accurately-described parts at a fair price, but not stupid high prices!

Just curious if anybody knows anything, or has any experiences.

Tom Lange
MGT Repair
t lange

I looked over their list of stuff, and their prices are indeed high. There is a place in Vista, CA that stockpiles all kinds of LBC parts and is similarly overpriced. I don't know where these guys sell their stuff, but there must be some kind of a market. As for the rest of us, it's unfortunate, as they could be a great resource if they came up with arguably sane pricing.
S Maas

Think there is another one out of FL.
Guess it's the business model of gouge the absolute max and get the one of us that needs that one scarce part that Moss, A/S just don't have and maybe drag in dealer restorers who then pass it onto the customer.
R Biallas

I called the guy and he wanted to bait and switch me into buying a whole tub sight unseen. I think his ebay ads are deceptive as hell you really have to read them carefully to understand he is selling one small part of what he pictures.
DCD Durlin

I too would like a TF left hand door as mine is not so good , but $595 too much for me.


Regards


George
G Mills

George I have a pile of TF doors, all conditions, what are you looking for? I also make new door skins.

Are sending some parts to WA soon maybe you could share some freight
Rod Brayshaw

Rod can I email you

regards

george
G Mills

Rod, how how a about those Arnolt bumpers?
Terry
Terry Sanders

This thread was discussed between 12/07/2014 and 14/07/2014

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