evil bay

[coxy]

check out the prices of some of the second hand parts on ebay they are same if not more than the nos not just the 350 but the 175's as well

[BridgeBrit]

Guess it's a sellers market out thre. They think they'll get the money and are prepared to wait it out. There are good and fair sellers out there too though. I've had some fantastic bargains lately. Just be glad for Richard 

[OldSwartout]

There's a 350 frame (well used, rusty) for $300 and the swingarm for $100.  I just gave one away for free to a member on this board and even arranged transport.  Maybe I should rethink that.   

[coxy]

check out the price of the oil pump 90 something dollars i paid $40 for a nos

[BridgeBrit]

Karl,

You don't have a 50/60cc kick start shaft and kick start assembly, do you? Just kidding!

This forum is very generous in many ways, and I guess much is done on a pay it forward basis. If someone has helped me out I know I'm very aware to pass that on and help others. But, too, I guess others are trying to make a living. Ultimately maybe we hold the key in the end. The laws of supply and demand influence the price and if no one buys expensive second hand parts the price should come down. It all depends how long the seller is prepared to wait it out.

[reed]

E- bay
I don"t think the prices on eBay are that bad for Bridgestone maybe that frame but if it comes with a title that"s a fair price!
Have a look at the prices for  Z1 parts etc, like i say Bridgestone parts are still available from Richard or Scrambler and on eBay.
Thanks.
Steve.

[ztnoo]

I use several saved searches relating to Bridgestone parts.
Each has a different mix of items, and there is some duplication among the saved searches.
Here they are if anyone would care to review them:

Bridgestone motorcycle:
http://motors.shop.ebay.com/i.html?_odkw=Bridgestone%20motorcycle%20parts&bkBtn=&_nkw=Bridgestone%20motorcycle%20&_sacat=6028&_trksid=m194&_osacat=6028&ssPageName=ADME:B:SS:US:1150

bridgestone motorcycle -tire -tube -tubes:
http://motors.shop.ebay.com/i.html?_sop=10&_nkw=bridgestone%20motorcycle%20-tire%20-tube%20-tubes&_trkparms=65%253A10%257C39%253A1&rt=nc&_trksid=m194&ssPageName=ADME:B:SS:US:1150

Richard's listings:
http://www.ebay.com/sch/bridgestone/m.html?item=120798201772&pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&cmd=ViewItem&hash=item1c202247ac&vxp=mtr&_trksid=p4340.l2562

The other guy:
http://motors.shop.ebay.com/swapmeetman/m.html?_nkw=bridgestone&_trkparms=65%253A10%257C66%253A2%257C39%253A1&rt=nc&_trksid=m194&ssPageName=ADME:B:SS:US:1150

[coxy]

you are right Steve the prices are still good but from a business point of view wouldn't it be better to sell second hand parts cheaper than new old stock i know which one i would choose .there is a seller for the 175's which looks like he hasn't moved any stock for two years   i am not saying that the parts are no good its just there more expensive than nos and the same for the 350's