Hi Jake,

That is what some people call "regional variation". In areas where the
supply isn't as flush, demand increases. What you in the west coast
would call a "parts van" translates to a daily driver in the rust belt.

The "need" for $10K in bodywork is up to the owner; cosmetic issues
aren't as important to some people as they may be to others. Some people
actually prefer the scuffed-up look as it deters interest from
predators, esp when traveling in rough areas.

Another possible reason for the pricing is the fact that craiglist
doesn't charge for ads. There's nothing at stake if the bus doesn't
sell. A paid classified ad, Auto Trader for example, puts an incentive
on the seller to ask a reasonable price in order to sell before the ad
expires and they lose distribution.

Happy Trails,

Greg Potts
Toronto, Ontario Canada
197x Westfakia "Bob the Tomato"
1987 Wolfsburg Weekender Hardtop (ND Graphics graphics wrap)
1988 Wolfsburg Weekender Hardtop (Colleen's ride)
Engine conversion blog: http://www.pottsfamily.ca/wordpress/
www.pottsfamily.ca

BUSES OF THE CORN - AUGUST 12-14th, 2011
www.busesofthecorn.ca

On 3/15/2011 1:38 PM, Jake de Villiers wrote:
> The price seems pretty high for a rusty and dented parts van that needs
> $10,000 in bodywork...
>
> 2011/3/15 Pete O<pnoceanwesty@gmail.com>
>
>> Just west of where I live:
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>> http://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/cto/2256283940.html
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>> Pete
>> '79 Westy "Aardvark"
>> '87 Westy "JoesVan"
>> WWW.Busesbythebeach.org<http://WWW.Busesbythebeach.com>
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> Jake
>
> 1984 Vanagon GL 1.9 WBX - 'The Grey Van'
> 1986 Westy Weekender/2.5 SOHC Subie - 'Dixie'
>
> Crescent Beach, BC
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