On Apr 2, 2007, at 11:47 AM, Jeff Lincoln wrote:

> Do you think that "wishful thinking" price has an effect on prices
> overall.
> I mean is there a "false" price value mindest created because
> people see
> these inflated ads?

I bet you are correct.

Tom B.- I think all my buses are worth more than they really are?
>
> Just a thought. I personally think the value all depends on the
> vehicle and
> the person buying it. I have never paid more than $500 for any of
> mine and
> have had serious offers up to $2000 right off the street for my 85'
> GL.
>
>
> On 4/2/07, John Bange <jbange@gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>> > Which brings up a peeve of mine-what people are asking & what they
>> > sell for are not necessarily the same. Seeing asking prices on the
>> > samba, my favorite vw site, tends to distort what we think vehicles
>> > are worth, as volks have nothing to loose to ask for the moon w/ a
>> > free ad? & you one rarely knows what it actually sells for, usually
>> > much less?
>>
>>
>> Yeah, I was going to mention that, but forgot. Samba frequently
>> represents
>> the "wishful thinking" price.
>>
>> Tom B.-always deduct $6k for non stock
>>
>>
>> I thought it was "non-stock automatically reduces price TO $6k"...
>>
>> --
>> John Bange
>> '90 Vanagon - "Geldsauger"
>>
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>
>
> --
> Thanks,
>
> Jeff
> 90' Carat (It's Blue, It's Beautiful, It's naked inside - IT'S ALIVE!)
> 86' (We call this one Parts)
> 85' GL (Sidelined and feeling neglected)