Has the market recovered more than I thought?
04-24-2011, 11:03 PM
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Naw, it would be a waste of time. It's gotta be like arguing politics and religion, this guy has his mind firmly made up he has a gold mine and if 10 years of no buyer has not convinced him otherwise, nothing we say here will either. My bet is 10 years from now he will still be trying to sell it. 
04-24-2011, 11:52 PM
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His definition of "Survivor" must be differnt than mine.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Chevr...fCarsQ5fTrucks
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Chevr...fCarsQ5fTrucks
If you read down further you will find that this unmolested survivor's "engine numbers do not match". Yet he does believe that he has all the original parts, including the "broken front-end fiberglass".
I particularly like the part about having an old quote of $5,000, from a midyear expert, to repair the nose with OEM style fiberglass, strip and refinish the car. Though he was kind enough to adjust the old quote for inflation. He feels it would now cost $8,923.75 to do!
I particularly like the part about having an old quote of $5,000, from a midyear expert, to repair the nose with OEM style fiberglass, strip and refinish the car. Though he was kind enough to adjust the old quote for inflation. He feels it would now cost $8,923.75 to do!
I just love this:
"While a person could do a frame off restoration, I personally would recommend against it in the case of this car since it is so well preserved due to its proper long-term storage. In my opinion, this car would make a good Bloomington Gold Survivor candidate."
"While a person could do a frame off restoration, I personally would recommend against it in the case of this car since it is so well preserved due to its proper long-term storage. In my opinion, this car would make a good Bloomington Gold Survivor candidate."
That has to be the longest ad I have ever read that said almost nothing. I am surprised he didnt divulge his favorite books and movies. Why has he kept this "unmolested" car in such beat up shape in a climate controlled garage for 22 years without doing anything to it?
I think he is perhaps a trust fund baby that recently got out of the "hospital" and needs some cash because his guardian has him on a limited budget.
I think he is perhaps a trust fund baby that recently got out of the "hospital" and needs some cash because his guardian has him on a limited budget.
In the ad from 10 years ago he says after playing with Corvettes and muscle cars for over 30 years....now 10 years later he says for 35 years. 
And it's perhaps no surprise but still worth noting that the cars was stored in 1977 and somewhere before that the original motor was replaced for some reason. Didn't last all that long, did it.
Says it "has occupied the number one bay of (his) climate controlled shop" but the photos show it's alongside a bench, behind a sandblast cabinet (THAT'S gotta make for real good conditions
) and so close to the yellow Vette next to it that water would not run between them.
An interesting car but I think I'll wait another 10 years and buy it for $150,000!
And it's perhaps no surprise but still worth noting that the cars was stored in 1977 and somewhere before that the original motor was replaced for some reason. Didn't last all that long, did it.
Says it "has occupied the number one bay of (his) climate controlled shop" but the photos show it's alongside a bench, behind a sandblast cabinet (THAT'S gotta make for real good conditions
) and so close to the yellow Vette next to it that water would not run between them. An interesting car but I think I'll wait another 10 years and buy it for $150,000!
04-25-2011, 08:16 AM
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Nomad, you're right, I think there must be a politician involved! That's the type of thinking we seem to get from Washington for sure! 
Oh well, it makes good entertainment!
Oh well, it makes good entertainment!
04-25-2011, 12:37 PM
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He was talking about calling him because its the best way of communicatiing and he said " but...chances are we have met either in person or talked on the phone before, specially if you have been to any of the major car shows in.... blah blah blah "
Then he said he has a hot wife so you might remember him at his stand..
Then he said he has a hot wife so you might remember him at his stand..
04-25-2011, 06:02 PM
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04-25-2011, 06:13 PM
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I remembered the car and ad from back then. Who could forget his website ? 
He had his famous web name posted there, so I did a search for his user name to see if he was still around.
The CF search feature actually does work sometimes.
He had his famous web name posted there, so I did a search for his user name to see if he was still around.The CF search feature actually does work sometimes.
04-26-2011, 12:15 PM
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Disregarding the guys cocky little story telling festival, a cleanup and a new front clip and this car could be quite the beauty . Looks like the interior could be salvaged with the exception of the carpet. Great color combo. If that price is just a starting point for negotiation...hmmm....
05-30-2011, 08:29 PM
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The guys response when I asked him about his eBay listing/website ten years ago
Hello Donald,
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Thank you for inquiring about my 1967 427 Tri-Power 3x2 Corvette.* Over the 13 years I have been on eBay, this listing has attracted 10-times more attention than any other listing I have ever posted.
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The webpage to which you refer was posted 5 years ago by an over zealous employee of mine who littered the Internet with experimental web pages optimized for search engine placement.* While he*listed it for what I paid for the car back in 1989 (not my selling price), and not that it is a critical issue, the number of years I have been playing with my Corvettes and Muscle cars is correct in all the listings (since*the summer of 1975).
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Please let me know if I can supply any further information you desire or answer other questions you may have.
*
If you wish to phone me at your convenience, I welcome the opportunity to discuss this with you. I can be reached at 217-762-4846, or if you wish to send a phone number, I can call you.
*
Thank you.
*
Sincerely,
*
Steve Shreffler
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a.k.a. Corvette6769 (Buyer I.D.) and Flawless-Transactions (Seller ID) - eBay Certified Power Seller and Top-Rated Seller
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902 East Vine Street, Box 42
Monticello, Illinois 61856
Phone: 217-762-4846
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www.SS427.com/ppl (something everyone needs)
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www.SS427.com ****(my personal homepage)
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www.SS427.com/#business** (my other websites)
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Unlike the Internet scammers and many fly-by-night eBay members, I have had the same eBay user name and verified I.D. since 1998 with over 1,000 positive eBay feedbacks and 100% positive feedback rating earned through flawless transactions (most from back when sellers could have posted negative), same physical address since 1973, same bank account number and telephone number since 1977, same business location and spouse since 1979.* I can also supply references that are easily VERIFIABLE through local business, government, and law enforcement as well, as I am an appointed City board member, and am licensed at both the State and Federal USA levels in the automobile, firearms, and legal industries.* Please view my eBay feedback to see what hundreds of people have to say about transactions totaling over $100,000.00 http://feedback.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAP...d=corvette6769
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I have a PayPal PREFERRED account with a PayPal CONFIRMED address and have taken the additional steps to advance my account to the PayPal VERIFIED level as a PayPal PREMIER member with the same PayPal account in good standing for over EIGHT years.* Please feel free to check me out through PayPal https://www.paypal.com/verified/pal=PayPal%40SS427.com
Hello Donald,
*
Thank you for inquiring about my 1967 427 Tri-Power 3x2 Corvette.* Over the 13 years I have been on eBay, this listing has attracted 10-times more attention than any other listing I have ever posted.
*
The webpage to which you refer was posted 5 years ago by an over zealous employee of mine who littered the Internet with experimental web pages optimized for search engine placement.* While he*listed it for what I paid for the car back in 1989 (not my selling price), and not that it is a critical issue, the number of years I have been playing with my Corvettes and Muscle cars is correct in all the listings (since*the summer of 1975).
*
Please let me know if I can supply any further information you desire or answer other questions you may have.
*
If you wish to phone me at your convenience, I welcome the opportunity to discuss this with you. I can be reached at 217-762-4846, or if you wish to send a phone number, I can call you.
*
Thank you.
*
Sincerely,
*
Steve Shreffler
*
a.k.a. Corvette6769 (Buyer I.D.) and Flawless-Transactions (Seller ID) - eBay Certified Power Seller and Top-Rated Seller
*
902 East Vine Street, Box 42
Monticello, Illinois 61856
Phone: 217-762-4846
*
www.SS427.com/ppl (something everyone needs)
*
www.SS427.com ****(my personal homepage)
*
www.SS427.com/#business** (my other websites)
*
======================================== ========================
*
Unlike the Internet scammers and many fly-by-night eBay members, I have had the same eBay user name and verified I.D. since 1998 with over 1,000 positive eBay feedbacks and 100% positive feedback rating earned through flawless transactions (most from back when sellers could have posted negative), same physical address since 1973, same bank account number and telephone number since 1977, same business location and spouse since 1979.* I can also supply references that are easily VERIFIABLE through local business, government, and law enforcement as well, as I am an appointed City board member, and am licensed at both the State and Federal USA levels in the automobile, firearms, and legal industries.* Please view my eBay feedback to see what hundreds of people have to say about transactions totaling over $100,000.00 http://feedback.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAP...d=corvette6769
*
I have a PayPal PREFERRED account with a PayPal CONFIRMED address and have taken the additional steps to advance my account to the PayPal VERIFIED level as a PayPal PREMIER member with the same PayPal account in good standing for over EIGHT years.* Please feel free to check me out through PayPal https://www.paypal.com/verified/pal=PayPal%40SS427.com
05-31-2011, 10:46 AM
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This guy had this same 67 for sale around 15-20 years ago .I don't think it's much of a "deal" wrecked with the wrong engine...If he GAVE it to you it would cost more to fix it than it's worth and would still have the wrong engine.:
07-03-2011, 08:35 AM
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Disagree - if he GAVE it to you, it would be a bargain, and even if you had to shell out a REASONABLE amount, the car has potential. I've sen FAR worse cars made into beauties. The problem arises when he confuses the price of a similar car in excellent condition with what he has now.
07-03-2011, 02:27 PM
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He was talking about calling him because its the best way of communicatiing and he said " but...chances are we have met either in person or talked on the phone before, specially if you have been to any of the major car shows in.... blah blah blah "
Then he said he has a hot wife so you might remember him at his stand..
Then he said he has a hot wife so you might remember him at his stand..
I can't remember that guy's name or the name of his business. I wish I could, I wonder what the wife looks like now.
07-03-2011, 02:37 PM
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Darn, I remember one vendor back in the early '80s who had this well endowed wife or significant other who frequently stood around in a bikini, especially a pink one.
I can't remember that guy's name or the name of his business. I wish I could, I wonder what the wife looks like now.
I can't remember that guy's name or the name of his business. I wish I could, I wonder what the wife looks like now.
