<VV> ebay silliness

[N. Joseph Potts]

Would anyone on this forum have any inkling whether these prices might spur
the development of a REAL reproduction? I don't know about Lew's offering,
but: (a) it seems he doesn't monitor this forum; and (b) I don't know of any
Web site on which he describes this offering (tell me if there is one - he
doesn't advertise on this site either, as far as I've noticed). Because
Lew's product involves adjustment to a gauge (or vice-versa), I'm assuming
it isn't a screw-in like the original. Or maybe for a stock gauge, no
adjustment is required - I have far more questions than I do answers. In the
meantime, I'm assuming that Lew's product wouldn't meet my definition of a
"real repro."

Joe Potts
Miami, Florida USA
1966 Corsa coupe 140hp 4-speed with A/C

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Subject: <VV> ebay silliness


Imagine my surprise when my NOS one went for $575!  Myself, I have purchased
about half a dozen for $75 each, give or take.  Auctions take on their own
life.  If two people want something badly, rationality takes a backseat and
pride
(or the need for instant gratification) takes over and the deep pocket
rules.
That's what happened with my NOS thermister.  Having said that, the supply
is
dwindling and demand seems to be growing - it's natural that the price will
rise.  These parts were never cheap though.  Back in the 70's when I was
making
$1.65 an hour (before taxes), they were $45, most of my week's paycheck.
Craig Nicol