$600 Gas Cap
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Drifting
Joined: Jun 2003
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From: Upstate South Carolina
$600 Gas Cap
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...K%3AMEWAX%3AIT
I could have used this for my car, but it was a little outside my price range.
I could have used this for my car, but it was a little outside my price range.
Last edited by mstanton; Feb 16, 2010 at 10:04 PM.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Jun 2009
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From: Savannah GA
Sales like these make affording this hobby not only easier but more exciting. Yes, the winning bid is way beyond reasonable, but the seller will get his next batch of parts now, and stimulate the economy. The guys who were bidding are obviously well heeled and the winner possibly got the last, long sought after bit for his Top Flight or Bowtie. It's a win-win to me; everybody got something they really wanted, and nobody got hurt along the way. Nobody would even flinch if the same part brought the same price at a charity auction.
Safety Car
Joined: Apr 2000
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From: Wichita KS
I have a cap exactly like that only without the dents along the bottom of the rim. I think when it gets back from the Dichromate plater I need to put it up on ebay.
When it's done I'll have less than $50 in it.
Capitalism at it's best!
cc
When it's done I'll have less than $50 in it.
Capitalism at it's best!
cc
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Race Director
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From: NYC NY
God bless NCRS standards. If you want you car to be "correct" I guess what ever it takes - it takes. 
I hope the winning bidder is satisfied with his purchase. I think it's safe to say the seller is.
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Team Owner
Joined: Jan 2006
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From: Crossville TN
A gas cap like that...with a hole drilled through it...is worth, about two bits. It also does NOT have the red 'message' sticker at the bottom of the recess on the cap. Doesn't look too "original" to me.
Race Director
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Gee, and it only took 9 posts for somebody to blame the NCRS.
I can almost guarantee that no knowledgeable member would pay stupid money like that.
Le Mans Master
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From: Watkins Glen NY
2 of the last three bidders: 37 % and 50% activity with this seller.
And the back bidder (who will probably get a second chance offer) has only 4% activity with this seller.
Last edited by champs65; Feb 16, 2010 at 11:10 PM. Reason: add more reasonable doubt
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Drifting
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From: Upstate South Carolina
This cap is a 70 only. No red sticker or wording other than SEALED was used. I don't think they are reproduced which helps explain the high price. But $600? Seems a bit crazy.
Safety Car
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From: AnyTown NJ
St. Jude Donor '08-'09-'10-'11-'12-'13-'14-'15
The finish should be a dull cad and each year had different wording.
So tired of the NCRS bashing.
Last edited by gq82; Feb 16, 2010 at 11:48 PM.
Burning Brakes
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From: Concord Calif
Sales like these make affording this hobby not only easier but more exciting. Yes, the winning bid is way beyond reasonable, but the seller will get his next batch of parts now, and stimulate the economy. The guys who were bidding are obviously well heeled and the winner possibly got the last, long sought after bit for his Top Flight or Bowtie. It's a win-win to me; everybody got something they really wanted, and nobody got hurt along the way. Nobody would even flinch if the same part brought the same price at a charity auction.
