R129 used parts prices

[gramey]

I often have a little trawl through ebay having a look at R129 parts for sale as much out of curiosity as anything else. I've noticed that one particular parts seller specialising in R129 parts is more expensive than buying new parts from my main dealer, what's that all about?

I'm not talking about parts that you can no longer get as I've just ordered one part from my dealer for £35 and the aforementioned seller is selling the same part used for £68. To be fair not all are above new price, I have bought one used part from this seller which was a far price for a used part but they hadn't even bothered cleaning it I had to do that when I got.

I guess the moral of the story is it pays to ask your local dealer before assuming you've got to buy 2nd hand, you never know you may save some money.

 

[Doodle]

I believe I know the seller you're talking about. It's not a new phenomenon, been happening for years with the "MBClub" pedals but it's the first time I've seen it on such a scale.

The other classic being the tags "Rare" and "NOS" on parts that you can still buy from the manufacturer - this happens lots with modern classic bikes.

 

[tron]

Rare is one of those redefined words like "random". It now defines as "Available on Ebay."

 

[bob6600]

A lot of people assume eBay will always be the cheapest and definitely cheaper than the dealer. This is what they bank on

 

[dinoy]

gsf euro sometimes have new parts cheaper than buyiong from 2nd hand