Swap meet prices

[1967 Geetx]

I have been thinking about taking some b-body and big block parts to the Mopar Max swap meet in Cedar Falls. Wondering what some of these parts would be worth.

69 Coronet hood good shape
69 Coronet grille nice
prestolite dual point dist non tach drive
440 six pack rods need resized/bolts
64 65 max wedge steele bell with steele dust cover (factory blow proof)

I know the max wedge bell housing is a pretty valuble piece but have not seen one sell for a while. Any input is appreciated. Thanks

 

[5.7 hemi]

They aren't worth spit, so send all of it to me and your worries will be over, lol! I'm sorry, I couldn't help it. The bell housing should fetch a nice price, not sure on the other stuff.

 

[Mooky]

price it accordingly, to high and your taking it home...to low and you feel violated when shaking hands...do some looking on line at auction sites or here for example and ask what you feel makes you comfortable...just be honest and not out to make bank for the year on a couple parts that would help out a fellow brother of the MOPAR cloth and all will be well...believe there are some 69 net parts in exterior parts for sale on this site, might start there.

 

[Bruzilla]

The problem with parts that are super rare is demand for them is also usually super rare. Max wedge parts are scarce, but equally scarce are the folks who need them. From what I've been seeing of the market, the days of investment in parts is over since the new restoration business is dropping out as demand for collector cars, especially fully restored models, declines. It used to be parts dealers were willing to pay top dollar for rare parts because they knew they could sell them for even higher prices to restoration shops, but that's fast coming to an end. Now you have to price your parts at a price point that will entice that rare owner who needs that part to buy, and hope said buyer shows up. The other issue is since demand is dropping from parts buyers, you need to take a very wide variety of parts to a swap meet to make the effort worthwhile, and given your rather short list of parts, I don't think it would be worth the effort to go.

I would suggest contacting the big OEM parts houses, tell them what you have, and take bids from them to buy them. They handle the transport, hand you a check, and you don't have to sit out in the sun and deal with the problems of selling at a swap meet.

 

[glassman]

If you only have those parts to take to a swap meet, then you are wasting your time and money. Put them on ebay and list them on a continual auction and in the description mention that you are flexible on price and if there are any questions then call you phone number. It Works! Enjoy the show that you want to attend.

 

[1967 Geetx]

I have several other parts to take to the meet if I do decide too. I have seen coronet hoods priced from 100.00 and way up and the same on the grille's. So was unsure were to price. Not trying to make a killing on the parts but just have some fellowship and get a little back from the hobby I have enjoyed. Thanks for your input.

 

[Bruzilla]

Make sure you bring someone with you. Worst part of going to a swap meet is not being able to leave your site to go looking at everyone else's goodies.

You're right on the prices. I've seen prices vary upwards of 1,000% on the exact same item on the exact same day at the exact same location. The guys who are asking the higher prices are the ones who aren't worried about how long it takes them to sell. They can afford to just keep them on the market until that guy comes along who has the right budget, needs that exact part, and needs it right now. The $100 guys are the ones who care more about unloading an item and want to trade money for time.