Rare stuff clear out.

Never say never but I'll probably not do another restoration for some time. I'm trying to sell my fully restored Vega and I've also got quite a few rare bits I'd like to turn into cash. My problem is what are they worth? I don't use eBay and I'm sick of selling stuff too cheap only to find that someone I thought I was doing a favour too has doubled the price and sold it on.
For starters I've got a 4 speed gearchange. Two late type flywheel side bearing carriers. A Cometa front drive sprocket. A Cometa tank. A complete stainless kit of front axle, nuts with damper stud threads, centre stand brackets etc ( made by a forum member if I remember) and other small stuff which I'll list later. Advice on what these bits are worth please.
Paul

I'm afraid I can't help you price on those items but I would be very interested in the axle & nuts if you come up with a valuation.
Mike

Ok Mickey. I'll get back to you.

Hi Paul,
Always a difficult one, but this is my personal opinion on it.
I would tend to use rimini or similar sites as a reference guide of what a new item would be and then think about 60 to 70 % of that for used items.
I've sold a fair few bits of Scooter parts over the last few years, and probably far too cheaply, but they always sell at a price I feel comfortable with and it's a quick turn around back into cash you can use for other things.
You see scooter stuff at silly prices in Italy now, and they just don't sell.
Example- i saw someone buy some forks the other week for around £20, and they are now back on eBay UK for £275, they will never sell at that, but they will keep relisting them forever.--Why?

The things that you see as rare items I would suggest eBay as it gives you a wider reach to improve return prices.

Any way, if you have a Vega 75 layshaft for £40, or a Vega outer casing with kickstart mechanism for similar I'm interested.

Regards,
John

Sound advice John. I always carboot and autojumble stuff at prices that don't break the bank because basically I want to clear out and any cash is better than clutter. The scooter stuff I have now is hard to come by so I'm not giving it away only to line someone else's pockets at resale.
Only engine internals I have are 3 speed. All the 4 speed stuff has gone apart from the Cometa front sprocket.

mickey c wrote:I'm afraid I can't help you price on those items but I would be very interested in the axle & nuts if you come up with a valuation.
Mike

Pm sent.

A lot of stuff is over on FB now as I can't put pictures on here. I'll have some other nice small lots when this stuff is gone. Please tell othe 'Lunatics' about the stuff I'm selling.
Paul.

Well that was a waste of time putting it all on FB. All I got was others hijacking my post to sell their stuff and some debate about exhaust shield hole spacing.
Paul.

I saw that Paul, that's the devil of Facebook everybody pitching in with no real input. I made some more of those plaques after an outcry for demand when it came to it, silence. It can have it's uses but it's as bad in equal measure.

aaaaaah, yet another on my long list of reasons to avoid Facebook

Hi Paul,
I will call you today - Sunday, re the parts

John

Exactly, not for me at all. Hope you get rid of your bits for a fair price Paul....Steve

looney tunes wrote:Hi Paul,
I will call you today - Sunday, re the parts

John

Look forward to it. I'm in. Too cold for riding. Workshop time.

How much do you want for 4 speed gear change?

Mixerman wrote:How much do you want for 4 speed gear change?

4 speed gearchange, one bearing carrier, chain guide and stainless parts sold. Everything else available.

Paul.