There is a built in excuse for these high prices given that these items are brand new and that 1985 is almost 40 years ago. You just don't find those kind of pieces anywhere in the world. Note that I am not defending child sex trafficking.
There is a LEGO equivalent in the form of set 10179, the first edition UCS Millennium Falcon. Just buying a "new" copy of the box alone would cost $575 while a new copy of the entire set sold for $1,800. Meanwhile, a used copy of the spiked radar dish can set one back $86. (This is the radar dish on top of the Falcon.) Keep in mind that this set was released in 2007 and was priced at $500.
I am in the LEGO "scene" if you will. Just because it is so ridiculous and the competition from Poland and China are producing great sets at half price.
These older sets are typically much better in terms of material and design. A lot of people buy sets to keep as investments. The fan boys really pay these prices for older sets, especially if they include the box and the box is intact. It is very much like collecting cards.
I honestly do not think anyone restoring a car, even one from 1985 would pay that amount for "original" springs. It makes zero sense. The only logical explanation to me is to keep the listing while low on stock.
The pedos can only communicate with certain words and I guess it would be hard to introduce new terms.
If you do want original springs from a car manufactured in 1985, there is a pretty good chance the part would be used. I think we are talking parts for a very rare car.
As for LEGO, I am a reseller and I laugh at much of the LEGO investment community. They collect many LEGO sets for investment purposes, but it is hard to tell which sets will skyrocket in value soon after retirement.
There is a built in excuse for these high prices given that these items are brand new and that 1985 is almost 40 years ago. You just don't find those kind of pieces anywhere in the world. Note that I am not defending child sex trafficking.
There is a LEGO equivalent in the form of set 10179, the first edition UCS Millennium Falcon. Just buying a "new" copy of the box alone would cost $575 while a new copy of the entire set sold for $1,800. Meanwhile, a used copy of the spiked radar dish can set one back $86. (This is the radar dish on top of the Falcon.) Keep in mind that this set was released in 2007 and was priced at $500.
Nobody is buying NOS coil springs for an 85 Olds that cost more than the car was worth new.
Nobody.
And old cars, import export, and finding rare parts have been my sideline for 20 years now.
Nevermind that brand new here just means "a new product, not used or salvage"
The prices are a bit suspect. Maybe the coil springs are the code-word for children because they are so full of energy.
I am in the LEGO "scene" if you will. Just because it is so ridiculous and the competition from Poland and China are producing great sets at half price.
These older sets are typically much better in terms of material and design. A lot of people buy sets to keep as investments. The fan boys really pay these prices for older sets, especially if they include the box and the box is intact. It is very much like collecting cards.
I honestly do not think anyone restoring a car, even one from 1985 would pay that amount for "original" springs. It makes zero sense. The only logical explanation to me is to keep the listing while low on stock.
The pedos can only communicate with certain words and I guess it would be hard to introduce new terms.
If you do want original springs from a car manufactured in 1985, there is a pretty good chance the part would be used. I think we are talking parts for a very rare car.
As for LEGO, I am a reseller and I laugh at much of the LEGO investment community. They collect many LEGO sets for investment purposes, but it is hard to tell which sets will skyrocket in value soon after retirement.