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E-Bay, sometimes I dont get it

I need a lense for one of my foglights, it was broken when I bought the car (86TC).

There was a set of used foglights for an 87-88 on ebay in nice shape, they sold for  $20.50.  I didnt bid because all I want is a lense and the 87-88 fogs mount differently than my 86s.  So I figured Id let them pass since I couldnt use the housings.

So I started watching 1 used lense.  It sold for $26.32.

I should have been greedy and bought the 87-88s.

So I still dont have a lense.

E-Bay, sometimes I dont get it

Reply #1 –
Yea, for mint condish Fog lights for our older cars are pretty steep in price if you buy from evilbay or from a member. I would say go to a bone yard and pick them up for under 10 dollars. But thats just me. :)

-Mike

E-Bay, sometimes I dont get it

Reply #2 –
The Marchals used on the 83-86 cars are a bit more "valued" than the 87-88 TC lights...
Long live the 4-eyes!  - '83 Tbird Turbo - '85 Marquis LTS - '86 LTD Wagon

E-Bay, sometimes I dont get it

Reply #3 –
I have a Marchall lense if you need it.$10.00 shipped.Let me know.I grabbed another TC light (one,the other was broke),and it's still mounted to the bracket,it is a Hella I believe.Looks like a Marchall,though.The Marchall is on the work bench taking up space.
'88 Sport--T-5,MGW shifter,Trick Flow R intake,Ed Curtis cam,Trick Flow heads,Scorpion rockers,75mm Accufab t-body,3G,mini starter,Taurus fan,BBK long tube headers,O/R H-Pipe, Flowamaster Super 44's, deep and deeper Cobra R wheels, Mass Air and 24's,8.8 with 3.73's,140 mph speedo,Mach 1 chin spoiler,SN-95 springs,CHE control arms,aluminum drive shaft and a lot more..

E-Bay, sometimes I dont get it

Reply #4 –
Yep I do need it, Paypal?

E-Bay, sometimes I dont get it

Reply #5 –
Quote from: Chuck W;128564
The Marchals used on the 83-86 cars are a bit more "valued" than the 87-88 TC lights...


That's because I had the 87/88's remade! :hick:

Unfortunately, Hella destroyed the mold for the 83-86 Marchal's when they did the buy-out. No more cat's head...

E-Bay, sometimes I dont get it

Reply #6 –
The day I sold a pair of new, unused door trim pieces from a late 90's Police Interceptor (the rub strips on the front doors, not installed on police vehicles because the front doors usually have the police dept info on them, but included in the trunk when the vehicle is new) for $252.50 (and actually got paid) was the day I knew I'd never understand eBay. These parts are available at any dealer for about $10 (my opening bid was $5).

The day I sold a new take/off center console from a 2000 Jimmy for $250, then got paid promptly but the buyer didn't include his shipping address, then had to badger him for three months to get this info with no replies, only to have him write me and tell me that he didn't reply because he was posted overseas and then send me another $50 for hanging onto it for him, only cemented my dismay.
2015 Mustang GT Premium - 5.0, 6-speed, Guard Green - too much awesome for one car

1988 5.0 Thunderbird :birdsmily: SOLD SEPT 11 2010: TC front clip/hood ♣ Body & paint completed Oct 2007 ♣ 3.55 TC rear end and front brakes ♣ TC interior ♣ CHE rear control arms (adjustable lowers) ♣ 2001 Bullitt springs ♣ Energy suspension poly busings ♣ Kenne Brown subframe connectors ♣ CWE engine mounts ♣ Thundercat sequential turn signals ♣ Explorer overhead console (temp/compass display) ♣ 2.25" off-road dual exhaust ♣ T-5 transmission swap completed Jan 2009 ♣

E-Bay, sometimes I dont get it

Reply #7 –
I sold an LA3 last year for over $500. Starting bid was $20, Buy It Now was $50.

I bought an 88TC Pro Stock model for $5 after being outbid to $75. Both were from the same seller and had identical listings.

In 2005 I bought a MINT in the box FMS ducktail spoiler. $202.50 shipped. I've been offered over $1500 for it since then on more then  one occasion.

E-Bay, sometimes I dont get it

Reply #8 –
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1987-88-Mercury-Cougar-Corner-Light-Set-OEM-NEW-P106-8_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ33708QQihZ004QQitemZ140082245606QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW
 
 
i cannot believe the insanity im seeing here. however reading over this thread, tragically i guess its not that unexpected.
 
still stupid, granted its a set of both corner lights.
1987 20th Anniversary Cougar, 302 "5.0" GT-40 heads (F3ZE '93 Cobra) and TMoss Ported H.O. intake, H.O. camshaft
2.5" Duals, no cats, Flowmaster 40s, Richmond 3.73s w/ Trac-Lok, maxed out Baumann shift kit, 3000 RPM Dirty Dog non-lock TC
Aside from the Mustang crinkle headers, still looks like it's only 150 HP...
1988 Black XR7 Trick Flow top end, Tremec 3550
1988 Black XR7 Procharger P600B intercooled, Edelbrock Performer non-RPM heads, GT40 intake AOD, 13 PSI @5000 RPM. 93 octane

E-Bay, sometimes I dont get it

Reply #9 –
A week or so ago,I tried to buy a resin 85/86 tbird body on evilbay and was out bid to $127.50.For a model.(of course i had bid $125.00???)
 

E-Bay, sometimes I dont get it

Reply #10 –
Those fogs for $20.50 were mine! I never understood the bidding either...I never sell anything for alot of money, but when I need something I have to spend alot.

Jim