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Model specific boards => Golf mk2 => Topic started by: Thom89 on 10 September 2010, 00:53

Title: Bargain!
Post by: Thom89 on 10 September 2010, 00:53
  :lipsrsealed:   :lipsrsealed:  http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/NOS-VW-MK1-GOLF-5-SPEED-GOLFBALL-GEARKNOB-MK2-RARE-PART-/120613175444?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item1c151b0094#ht_818wt_1139

Think I might make him an offer :laugh: :laugh:
Thom
Title: Re: Bargain!
Post by: gibby on 10 September 2010, 08:02
Ha ha, is he having a laugh. Offer him a few quid and see what he says. :evil: I've got one of those at home. Not mint, but mine must be worth £100 at least. Think I might sell it.
Title: Re: Bargain!
Post by: dragonfly on 10 September 2010, 08:54
No idea why these and the standard mk2 (golfball) gearknobs seem to be for sale at silly prices. :huh:
Title: Re: Bargain!
Post by: tony_ack on 10 September 2010, 09:02
Yet another e-Bay dreamer...

It only takes one fool to click 'Buy it Now' though.
Title: Re: Bargain!
Post by: jeremybarker on 10 September 2010, 09:43
You can all thank me later  :grin: the same chap is advertising them in the classifieds on here for £45 posted,so seeing as that's a saving of £130 drop me a £20 and we'll call it a steal  :grin:

Would i pay £45 for the same gear knob, maybe.
Title: Re: Bargain!
Post by: spoons on 10 September 2010, 09:47
Crazy, I am sure I bought one from a dealer for about 8 quid a few years ago.
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Post by: Haribo! on 10 September 2010, 10:14
funny what some people class as rare.
Title: Re: Bargain!
Post by: jmsheahan on 10 September 2010, 10:43
Got one sat in the toolbox. I might wrap it in tissue paper and put it on the bay  :laugh:

It's the GTI 16v grille badges that get me. I picked one up for a fiver and I've seen them go numerous times on ebay for £30 plus! It's a badge...
Title: Re: Bargain!
Post by: X4MGS on 10 September 2010, 10:45
You can all thank me later  :grin: the same chap is advertising them in the classifieds on here for £45 posted,so seeing as that's a saving of £130 drop me a £20 and we'll call it a steal  :grin:

Would i pay £45 for the same gear knob, maybe.

It's NOT the same Guy.... And they are all sold now...
Title: Re: Bargain!
Post by: jeremybarker on 10 September 2010, 11:04
I stand corrected, guess i'll be cleaning my one up then :)
Title: Re: Bargain!
Post by: X4MGS on 10 September 2010, 11:21
In fairness to the ebay seller these do fetch upto £50.00 in mint condition on ebay....

I saw one last week sell for £30.00+ and it was split and had no clear cover on the top...

Hence why I bought some of the £45.00 "Brand New" ones... What the chance of getting these Brand New ever again??
Title: Re: Bargain!
Post by: jeremybarker on 10 September 2010, 11:34
Totally agree with this especially if you have a nice example of a MK2. I recently got outbid on a front GTI badge at £30, still on the hunt.
Title: Re: Bargain!
Post by: banterchicken on 10 September 2010, 12:33
I have one of these & really don't think it's anything special. When I start on my interior it will be going!
Title: Re: Bargain!
Post by: X4MGS on 10 September 2010, 12:38
I have one of these & really don't think it's anything special. When I start on my interior it will be going!

Each to thier own... I took mine off and put an all Metal one on & I like that one...

But if you want to do an Orginal OEM MK2 you just gotta have one...

Also they were "Unique" to the MK2 GTI's... Which as we all know is the best Golf Evermade....

Maybe MK3 Owners Buy them to make it feel like a MK2....  :evil:

:grin: :grin: :grin: :grin:
Title: Re: Bargain!
Post by: jmsheahan on 10 September 2010, 17:31
Completely each to their own but spending 50 on a gearknob? Really  :huh:

I might put my 16v grille badge and gearknob on the bay if people do actually pay that. Madness.
Title: Re: Bargain!
Post by: emery1990 on 10 September 2010, 17:38
Ive got a golf ball gear knob but has a vw sticker instead of the 1-5, seller that was rare, amongst other things!
Title: Re: Bargain!
Post by: Mitching on 10 September 2010, 17:43
Totally agree with this especially if you have a nice example of a MK2. I recently got outbid on a front GTI badge at £30, still on the hunt.
Mental.
I just been watching a few, both ended at around £15.
I got one through the post today I won off ebay, £1.04 + £1 postage  :smug:


...Although it has been sprayed bright f**king green, sand it down and spray up in chrome paint, getting it looking good as new, for under a tenner!  :cool:
Title: Re: Bargain!
Post by: fishnchipsx2 on 10 September 2010, 23:10
If they really do go for £50

I'm putting mine up tomorrow.

For that money, I can do without a gear knob!  :grin:
Title: Re: Bargain!
Post by: X4MGS on 10 September 2010, 23:45
If they really do go for £50

I'm putting mine up tomorrow.

For that money, I can do without a gear knob!  :grin:

For that sort of money you have to offer it to international buyers...

Not just UK... As UK buyers won't pay that ammount

More of a risk... but reap the rewards... If it works!!
Title: Re: Bargain!
Post by: Thom89 on 11 September 2010, 11:54
I have one of these & really don't think it's anything special. When I start on my interior it will be going!

Each to thier own... I took mine off and put an all Metal one on & I like that one...

But if you want to do an Orginal OEM MK2 you just gotta have one...

Also they were "Unique" to the MK2 GTI's... Which as we all know is the best Golf Evermade....

Maybe MK3 Owners Buy them to make it feel like a MK2....  :evil:

:grin: :grin: :grin: :grin:

Mk3 owners are buying them up 2 at a time! they shove down their trousers you know... its the only way they can leave the house in the morning :lipsrsealed: :lipsrsealed:

Thom
Title: Re: Bargain!
Post by: dan_apps on 11 September 2010, 18:57
 ^^ :grin:

seriously silly cash to ask but you never know with ebay....
Title: Re: Bargain!
Post by: beechymonza on 11 September 2010, 19:37
the local scrap yard is gunna think i gotta a right pair of balls on me 2morrow when i stuff 2 of em down me trousers 2morrow mornin, Seen them in there yesterday,,
Title: Re: Bargain!
Post by: Wayne on 11 September 2010, 20:35
 :shocked: :shocked: :shocked:
Title: Re: Bargain!
Post by: Thom89 on 11 September 2010, 21:31
the local scrap yard is gunna think i gotta a right pair of balls on me 2morrow when i stuff 2 of em down me trousers 2morrow mornin, Seen them in there yesterday,,

They'll understand.... but wont say anything, cause they'll think you have the misfortune of owning a Mk3....

Thom
Title: Re: Bargain!
Post by: X4MGS on 11 September 2010, 22:04
Free Condom & Toilet Roll supplied with a pair.....

To help them understand being a c0ck and to clean up afterwards!!!!

I have one of these & really don't think it's anything special. When I start on my interior it will be going!

Each to thier own... I took mine off and put an all Metal one on & I like that one...

But if you want to do an Orginal OEM MK2 you just gotta have one...

Also they were "Unique" to the MK2 GTI's... Which as we all know is the best Golf Evermade....

Maybe MK3 Owners Buy them to make it feel like a MK2....  :evil:

:grin: :grin: :grin: :grin:

Mk3 owners are buying them up 2 at a time! they shove down their trousers you know... its the only way they can leave the house in the morning :lipsrsealed: :lipsrsealed:

Thom
Title: Re: Bargain!
Post by: Snoopy on 11 September 2010, 22:54
I guess some idiot on ebay will buy it. But i think thats crazy money.
 Do i spot marks on the clear cover too?
Title: Re: Bargain!
Post by: sparkplug on 12 September 2010, 09:41
 ....best tell my insurance company my car has doubled in value  :wink: :laugh: