I don't know what Chris & David said to Roy (the seller), but I tried to talk him down on the price. Gave him background on past sales. And kept the pressure on to give me an answer about individual sales as "the group" was taking too long to make a decision to buy or not.
I was very straight forward with Roy. I gave him some pricing history, but also gave a fair estimate for a total engine and the price breakdown.
I expressed interest from the beginning outside of the group, so when the group buy came up I let him know I was deferring to the group, but that I was a confirmed buyer either way. Once all the negotiating was over, he tore apart the engine, we paid, he shipped, and we all did a happy dance.
Now, if anyone wants a flame tube for an IG-88 head, let me know and I'll talk to Roy when he gets back from vacation. The tube, shipping and paypal fees will probablly add up, so only very interested parties should get in contact with me/him (i.e. this will be over $500 guaranteed).
So you guys basically scammed him. Not really something I'd brag about but to each his own.
So you guys basically scammed him. Not really something I'd brag about but to each his own.
So you guys basically scammed him. Not really something I'd brag about but to each his own.
So you guys basically scammed him. Not really something I'd brag about but to each his own.
I wouldn't say that. Our intentions of the group emailing him, were completely in line with negotiating the price and getting everyone in the same boat. Not everyone agreed, and the three people who contacted him separately did so on their own accord outside of the group. However, after being in the email chain of the group, they were kind enough to keep everyone privy of what was going on outside of my emails with Roy...
They couldn't progress without the buying power of numbers, and as the group we couldn't progress without a consensus or agreement on both sides with Roy..
So in the end... it all worked out.
They could have kept the extra balance pipes and ebay'd them... but they chose to share them with the rest of us who couldn't get it done en masse.
Hi Scott.
I'm afraid your offer is way off the mark. When I quoted £2500 that was with the lack of knowledge as to the market value these rare balance pipes are to Star Wars afficionados. I also now have a firm local offer for the engine as a running/exhibition piece which exceeds my original asking price.
Besides the great amount of work stripping the hot section, the pipes will attract a much higher premium now and I already have several people interested.
I would like to give you first opportunity so if you want to make a further more realistic offer for one set or more I would be prepared to consider same? Should I finally decide to part out, I advise that these will go to the highest bidder(s).