Very Nice NOS Emblem on Ebay

[kcombs]

Check it out if you have the $$$, this one will go for big bucks.

Item Number: 270540404745

Sorry, but that is the only way that I know how to post about Ebay stuff.

Kurt

[Mark Ascher]

OMG.

I'll be watching that one.

Mark

[Mister T]

Here's the direct link: 

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&_rdc=1&item=270540404745&ru=http%3A%2F%2Fshop.ebay.com%3A80%2F%3F_from%3DR40%26_trksid%3Dp3907.m38.l1313%26_nkw%3D270540404745%26_sacat%3DSee-All-Categories%26_fvi%3D1&viewitem=

[Mark Ascher]

Any guesses on what the winning bid might be?

Mark

[kcombs]

I'm just wondering what the reserve is. Sure is pretty though.

[WkillGS]

I'm just wondering what the reserve is. Sure is pretty though.

Knowing the seller, I'm sure it's high. He lists most of his stuff at a fixed price.... never cheap!
I purchased a few items from him. Only had a problem once, when a supposedly NOS wheel spinner arrived with a broken-off screw in the mounting hole and a cracked plastic lens. He gave he a full refund and let me keep it. Others have not been so lucky.

I'd guess the reserve is $300-400 Too rich for my paychecks!
This is the first NOS one I've ever seen.

[Mark Ascher]

Walt,

I didn't look at who the seller was. First NOS I've ever seen too.

Mark

[gngeorge]

This same seller also has a NOS hood ornament currently for sale on ebay...270539415100...CRAP!!!!...I just went from workers comp to line E...hopefully someone on this site picks them up

[Mark Ascher]

Link on that:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&_rdc=1&item=270539415100&ru=http%3A%2F%2Fshop.ebay.com%3A80%2F%3F_from%3DR40%26_trksid%3Dp3907.m38.l1313%26_nkw%3D270539415100%26_sacat%3DSee-All-Categories%26_fvi%3D1&viewitem=

Mark

[nut465gs]

I have never seen another NOS taillight emblem either on Ebay or at Buick only swap meets. A rare find for sure. Sure is pretty! I've only seen a handful of NOS hood emblems in the last 15 years. Grab it if you got the cash. I know this seller, also.  He's an honest and knowledgeable '65 GS enthusiast. The parts he sells are top dollar rare NOS pieces.

John Egel

[gssizzler]

I do not see a base or spacer or the correct nut in the pic's, sometimes the bases do not fit tight when changed from one to another, and sometimes you have to file fit them!I have had to do this in the past! But very nice color but is it worth the big bucks?!

[nut465gs]

Good eye gssizzler! Yes, it should also include the base and the speed nuts. Regardless, it still will go for some serious cash.

I have to retract my earlier statement that I knew this seller. I had him confused with someone else that I've done EBay transactions with. Although this guy sure has a lot of nice NOS parts.

One thing that some buyers of NOS parts don't always understand. A NOS part that is 45 years old will not always be perfect. Shelf wear and pits in 45 year old potmetal are still possible. As always, buyer beware and do your research before bidding.

John Egel

[Mark Ascher]

Guys,

What is the "base" or "spacer"? My car had no such part that I recall.
I had to use spacers between the body and emblem to get it to fit right.
Part of the issue is that the tailights don't all fit the same either.

Mark

[nut465gs]

Mark,

I believe he was referring to the hood ornament not the taillight emblem. Here is an old used hood ornament with the base, spacer and speed nut. The NOS one that I bought years ago came complete as a kit.

John Egel

[gngeorge]

I missed the winning bid on the hood ornament by $2.50.....