Salvage SL parts pricing

[k]

Juts got my SL back form a 2 yr restoration.

Looks pristine.

I have some OEM salvage parts which I will put on ebay.

Wondering what pricing might be?

-Grill & Star assembly complete (pitted, some bends, some crimps)
-Door Rocker/Dide chrome [12 pieces]
-U.S. Headlight door assembly
-Wood pieces, dash, speaker grill, tunnel box
-Side reflectors

[Kemal]

It would be nice to show her to us !

Kemal
280 SL Manual 69

[lurtch]

Hello k  - - - How about you post photos of all this good stuff  - - and then give us group members first crack at them?   After all,  we will probably be the guys bidding on your items anyway !  

 I have an interest in the grill star (mine has two broken spokes).

Just a thought,     Larry in CA

[k]

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[68_white]

Try reducing the size below 70k

HARRY

68_WHITE

[seattle_Jerry]

I'd be interested in the wood depending on if it is salvageable condition.

1967 230SL Havana Brown Auto with A/C

[Peter van Es]

For help on photo's, read the FAQ (frequently asked questions, see the button at the top of your screen, and then the topic on "uploading and inserting pictures". Or click here http://www.sl113.org/forums/faq.asp#GetForum

k -- make sure that you follow the file name hints, and do not put spaces in the name...

Peter

Also known as 'admin@sl113.org' and organiser of the Technical Manual (http://www.sl113.org/wiki/pmwiki.php). Check out http://bali.esweb.nl for photographs of classic car events and my 1970 280SL.

[Kemal]

Very nice...(' ')
There is also a nice bike in the showroom. (' ')

Kemal
280 SL Manual 69

[k]

I guess this answers my question about price for used grill ~$1500.

New ones go for $3000+, so I gues theres -plent of folks who want to replate for $1500 diference

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/65-Mercedes-Benz-230SL-113-Front-Grille_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ34204QQihZ015QQitemZ7973196778QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWD1V

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/MERCEDES-MBZ-113-280-SL-250-SL-230-SL-CHROME-GRILL-USED_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ33645QQihZ006QQitemZ160172375864QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWD1V

[waqas]

Well........ depends on the condition.  Just because these sellers are ASKING for that much doesn't necessarily mean someone is gonna PAY that much.  Within the last year, I've seen two grilles in need of re-chroming (but in good non-dinged / daily-driver condition otherwise) fetch $500-600.  If I'm going to pay $1500 for the grille, it better not require re-chroming...... but that's just MY opinion.  I suppose one could simply let the market decide.

Waqas in Austin, Texas

[scoot]

quote:Originally posted by waqas

Well........ depends on the condition.  Just because these sellers are ASKING for that much doesn't necessarily mean someone is gonna PAY that much.  Within the last year, I've seen two grilles in need of re-chroming (but in good non-dinged / daily-driver condition otherwise) fetch $500-600.  If I'm going to pay $1500 for the grille, it better not require re-chroming...... but that's just MY opinion.  I suppose one could simply let the market decide.

Waqas in Austin, Texas

I agree.   I have a grill on eBay right now, take a look at what it sells for.  (I didn't offer it to the forum because I made a deal with a guy where I would unload a box of his parts that resulted from his restoration and split the proceeds off of ebay with him).  Probably my set of ebay parts is like yours.   Otherwise, I agree that I would rather buy and sell from forum members to maintain the nice community camaraderie that we have here.    Some of my salvage parts from this collection have sold for more than expected, and some for less.  My ebay grill is item 160296113665 http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=160296113665 in case you want to see the results for price comparison...   I don't expect it to be over $1000.  I would be surprised if it is over $500.  

As for your U.S. headlight door - that completely depends on condition of the plastic and chrome.  You can buy a new front (plastic and chrome) for $219 (for the old style) so the price on those should be coming down (given that I couldn't find new ones 6 months ago).    Kind of funny - your list of salvage parts is about the same as my list of salvage parts that I have been selling on ebay...

[k]

This was actually an old post from same day last year!

I sold most of these parts this summer:

-$500 for the door chrome (12pcs)
-$175 for headlightdoor/plastic was broken/chrome ok
-$45 for plate holder
-$100 for trim rings
-$12 for reflector

Wood sold for $225, but cost $90 to ship to AU, so deal fell thru

Its still for sale on classifieds here...

I put it all in The Star Nov issue ( i hope); usually more old timers respond via their & pay up to!

The Grille & Hubcaps didnt sell either; though it seems originals are in demand v. repros. they might become garage wall art!

[scoot]

Why didn't the grill sell?  Reserve too high?

Scott