b4black
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NOS = New Old Stock. These are parts that are new, but no longer available from the OEM. (Parts for old cars that are still available aren't NOS, they are simply "new")
Dave mentioned in another thread that he found a NOS ESC controller. I don't know what he paid, but something like that could worth a lot. What's a lot? Well....
A friend called me up wanting to buy something off ebay (he's a computer idiot). A 1978 Camaro delay wiper switch. 1978 - the same era as our Turbo Regals. Take a reasonable guess at what it sold for. Then look at this:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&category=34206&item=2452029389
If you think this is a crazy amount - it is. If you think this is a fluke or uncommon price - it isn't. There were several people interested is this part for over $200 (I was supposed to bid $220 and this was for resale!) NOS parts can sell for this all the time. Some parts are gold, some aren't. Also, this is for a Chevy. Chevy NOS parts are typically easier to find than Buick.
Just a freindly public service annoucement.
If you want new/NOS, get them while you can. Check with GM first, because some wierd things are still available and you never know when they will be discontinued.
PS - If I had the NOS ESC controller, I probably would try to find find a good used one and resell the NOS part. That's a golden part to the right buyer.
Dave mentioned in another thread that he found a NOS ESC controller. I don't know what he paid, but something like that could worth a lot. What's a lot? Well....
A friend called me up wanting to buy something off ebay (he's a computer idiot). A 1978 Camaro delay wiper switch. 1978 - the same era as our Turbo Regals. Take a reasonable guess at what it sold for. Then look at this:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&category=34206&item=2452029389
If you think this is a crazy amount - it is. If you think this is a fluke or uncommon price - it isn't. There were several people interested is this part for over $200 (I was supposed to bid $220 and this was for resale!) NOS parts can sell for this all the time. Some parts are gold, some aren't. Also, this is for a Chevy. Chevy NOS parts are typically easier to find than Buick.
Just a freindly public service annoucement.
If you want new/NOS, get them while you can. Check with GM first, because some wierd things are still available and you never know when they will be discontinued. PS - If I had the NOS ESC controller, I probably would try to find find a good used one and resell the NOS part. That's a golden part to the right buyer.
