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Old Apr 10, 2008 | 10:25 PM
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Too good to be true?
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does this deal on Ebay seem like to much of a good deal? i've never seen Techart wheels this cheap and so it makes me suspect.

thoughts and feedback would be most appreciated:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/4-BLA...spagenameZWDVW
 
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Old Apr 10, 2008 | 10:33 PM
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Look pretty sweat, but maybe could use some refinishing.
 
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Old Apr 10, 2008 | 10:35 PM
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has to be cuz they are only 18in wheels?
 
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Old Apr 10, 2008 | 10:47 PM
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who knows? they look like techart "formula GTS" wheels. they're kinda beat up. i don't trust ebay in general for high dollar items; too easy to get ripped off.
 
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Old Apr 10, 2008 | 11:14 PM
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this guy sure sells a lot of stuff. chk out his listings....
 
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Old Apr 10, 2008 | 11:23 PM
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hmmm .. was there formulas offered in 18's?
if there was the price is just about right..
 
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Old Apr 11, 2008 | 01:24 AM
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gents (and ladies),

does this deal on Ebay seem like to much of a good deal? i've never seen Techart wheels this cheap and so it makes me suspect.

thoughts and feedback would be most appreciated:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/4-BLACK-BBS-TechArt-Formula-GTS-Wheels-Porsche-996-997_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ43958QQihZ010QQitem Z200213401094QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW
$1500 sounds about right...they look pretty beat/they're 18's/no tires...someone needs to give those TA's some lovin' ASAP
 
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Old Apr 11, 2008 | 05:30 AM
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Those were my thoughts as well, look like they could use some TLC, don't be missled by the shiney first pic, plus those are probably atleast 19". Still a beautifull design though.
 
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Old Apr 11, 2008 | 08:04 AM
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"plus those are probably atleast 19"."
Ummm...no. Wheel in pic is stamped 10.5 x 18"



A guy with that many transactions and 100% feedback is prob legit.

They look to be in decent shape. An "OK" deal, but not "Killer" IMO.
 
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Old Apr 11, 2008 | 08:21 AM
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Too good to be true, not really! The price is about right for 18 in. Beside, he has good record with EBAY and he probably run a salvage yard or deal with wrecking business. I know a couple people go to salvage auction in N. Hollywood every week to bid on total loss cars from insurance companies.
 
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they are okay, needs to be re-finished... the price is right on for the selling price of 18" TechArts on eBay. I bought a set off ebay about a year ago and paid only 1K for mine

keep in mind it costs 700-1000 to refinish them
 
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Old Apr 11, 2008 | 08:48 AM
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.. what happened to my post? got deleated?
 
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over 5K sells and 100% feedback is a legit businessman, wheels looks ok, prob needs painting...
 
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Old Apr 11, 2008 | 01:07 PM
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thanks for the feedback. i missed the 18" wheel aspect. they do look pretty beat up. perhaps the 1500 asking price is even high under those assumptions.
 
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Someone can refinish those for $400 for the whole set and they could look great again.
 
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