Are people crazy or not?

ski4life65
ski4life65 Expert Adviser
edited November -1 in HUDSON
Has anyone seen the price on the rocker trim listed in Ebay? They seem to be pretty dented for the price they are getting.



http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1951-1952-1953-Hudson-rocker-molding_W0QQitemZ280230158200QQihZ018QQcategoryZ140708QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem



Maybe I am reall out of touch on the value of this stuff

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  • hudsontech
    hudsontech Senior Contributor
    Right up there with the nut cases that bid over $600 for a 1:43 scale Hudson a week or so back.



    Hudsonly,

    Alex Burr

    HudsonTech

    Memphis, TN
  • bull_islander
    bull_islander Expert Adviser
    Some interesting stuff. One listing says he bought out the estate from someone in So. Cal. Some priced crazy. Some good deals.
  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User]
    "Not perfect but close" ???????



    I cannot believe someone would actually describe this molding in such a way. One of those pieces is seriously mangled. I don't even know what else to say.....
  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User]
    Actually, I do know what else to say. Saying that molding is "close to perfect" is like saying that Shaquille O'Neal is close to the perfect jockey.
  • Unknown
    Unknown
    Oh My Gosh! When I bought my '48, it was full of stainless trim. It didn't fit anything on my car, and the best I can tell, it fits a '52. I started to throw it all away when I first got the car. Now, I think I need to dig all of it out of the attic, post it on Ebay, and retire wealthy!
  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User]
    Is this trim specific to a coupe? Maybe that's why it is fetching so much.
  • 53jetman
    53jetman Senior Contributor
    The rocker panel trim is not specific to the copupe or two door, but it is to the long wheel base chassis - it would not fit on a wasp or pacemaker



    Jerry

    53jetman
  • russmaas
    russmaas Senior Contributor
    Stuff like this is hard to find. Last three nationals had barely any in decent form
  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User]
    You are right stuff like THAT is hard to find! People just keep getting stupider all the time and before you know it someone will buy it and set a new standard price for junk. It is getting nothing but worse with scrap metal people selling everything for scrap where is this hobby going?
  • RL Chilton
    RL Chilton Administrator, Member
    I had to chime in here, as I recently was involved in the purchase of similar product.



    Firstly, like I always say, something is worth what the seller is willing to accept and what the buyer is willing to pay.



    That said, this trim is for the "senior" cars. Like it was stated earlier, this is very hard to come by lately.



    Is this molding on E-Bay overpriced? YOU BET! Someone going to buy it? Probably.



    Example: After some heavy searching, I finally located a complete NOS set of trim for the bottom of the fender, door and quarter for a '50 Commodore (2-door models), which was unique for that model and year. The trim I purchased was TRULY PERFECT and looked brand new. Incredibly rare find and exactly what I wanted. PRICE: $300.00. Perhaps, a little more than I wanted to spend, but am happy with the purchase, nonetheless.



    Example #2: I just bought a complete set of the triangular trim that goes on the bottom of the rocker panel that is USED, but in MUCH better shape than what was listed on E-bay. A couple of dings to repair, then sanding and polishing and they will also look like brand new. PRICE: $62.00 Hell of a deal.



    Secondly, for those of you that have stashes of this stuff hiding in the attic, please take heed: Get it out, and list it here or in the WTN (or on E-Bay). You'll make some money, and help someone else save another HUDSON.



    All of this type of trim, especially for the 2-door models is getting harder to come by as every day passes and is precisely why I am looking into making new reproductions. Currently, the only thing holding me back is wondering if there was a big enough market to offset the cost of tooling up. A complete set would run in the $200-$250 range.



    I'll try and post a pic of the NOS set I purchased tomorrow.
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