Bad Choices By Ebay Seller

[BGlover67]

I recently pointed out to a seller on ebay that the battery topper they are selling with yellow caps and a decal to mimic the early 65-67 battery was not correct for the size of the topper (24F).  The auction stated that it was 'correct' for 65-66 Mustang and GT350.  Their response was to contact the company that makes the reproduction.

That's why someone with a yellow top original assembly line battery really needs to scan it and get a correct 22F reproduced.

Whoever does that will forever be our hero.

[shelbydoug]

  You knew this was coming........

        "I" would rather be corrected when I make a mistake and correct it than to argue and turn my mistake into PROVEN stupidity by arguing in front of my peers.

      Randy

Nobody knows everything.

[Special Ed]

BGlover 67 i agree &  boy do i regret selling that autolite assembly line 22f battery for hundreds of dollars years ago & 5 years ago or so i paid $8000.00 for a autolite battery.

[Bob Gaines]

I recently pointed out to a seller on ebay that the battery topper they are selling with yellow caps and a decal to mimic the early 65-67 battery was not correct for the size of the topper (24F).  The auction stated that it was 'correct' for 65-66 Mustang and GT350.  Their response was to contact the company that makes the reproduction.

That's why someone with a yellow top original assembly line battery really needs to scan it and get a correct 22F reproduced.

Whoever does that will forever be our hero.

Someone came and did a 3D scan on my battery a couple months back for the purpose of duplicating . I am hoping he has made progress. 

[shelbydoug]

  You knew this was coming........

        "I" would rather be corrected when I make a mistake and correct it than to argue and turn my mistake into PROVEN stupidity by arguing in front of my peers.

      Randy

Best to be thought a fool then to open one's mouth and remove all doubt?

[Karguy]

+1

[Kent]

8000??? Really for that money I have a company here that will built you 5 or more exact copies of the battery you need as long you have a original to scan

BGlover 67 i agree &  boy do i regret selling that autolite assembly line 22f battery for hundreds of dollars years ago & 5 years ago or so i paid $8000.00 for a autolite battery.

[2112]

8000??? Really for that money I have a company here that will built you 5 or more exact copies of the battery you need as long you have a original to scan

BGlover 67 i agree &  boy do i regret selling that autolite assembly line 22f battery for hundreds of dollars years ago & 5 years ago or so i paid $8000.00 for a autolite battery.

You must not have seen the $14,000 NOS battery on eBay a while ago?

[CharlesTurner]

8000??? Really for that money I have a company here that will built you 5 or more exact copies of the battery you need as long you have a original to scan

Good luck with that, an exact 3D printed piece from a scan will run over $1000-1500 each from what I've been learning.  Plus, it will have print texture on the surface... meaning, it will need a lot of work to make it look correct.  Then that's basically just a shell.  If wanting to make it functional, have to figure out how to put a small AGM battery inside, install lead posts and wire them to the internal battery. 

After all that, it's still just a copy, not the real deal. 

[Silver Bullitt]

This is as bad as it gets:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/1966-Ford-289-Hipo-Block-/123402025193

[6s1640]

Hi Silver Bullitt,

We could have a contest for the best (non-Pookie) misleading auction title and description.   Here is one:

"65 66 Shelby Mustang GT Original 14 Inch Styled Steel Chrome Wheel #2".  The description does provide some clarification, but still not accurate.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/65-66-Shelby-Mustang-GT-Original-14-Inch-Styled-Steel-Chrome-Wheel-2/272949683996?hash=item3f8d11a71c:g:10QAAOSwc~laFY~R:rk:12:pf:0

Where do you draw the line on trying to correct a seller's title and description?  What is your thresh old for incorrectness?  I have mostly given up trying to convince  sellers to correct their auctions.   Sometimes I am successful and the seller is appreciative.  Other times no response and no change to the auction.  I have made a few inputs recenlty.  There are just too many.

Take care

Cory

[Silver Bullitt]

64 1965 Mustang??? 

"64 1965 Mustang 1966 1967 Ford Falcon Fairlane Galaxie ORIG 260 289 AIR CLEANER"
https://www.ebay.com/itm/64-1965-Mustang-1966-1967-Ford-Falcon-Fairlane-Galaxie-ORIG-260-289-AIR-CLEANER/153306609837

[BGlover67]

I'm sure you all realize that title words are now being used as a means to get recognized by the eBay search engine, rather than a true description of what is being auctioned.  Many of the items have nothing at all to do with Shelby's, but desperate sellers are trying to cast a large net.  Sad.

[shelbydoug]

Hi Silver Bullitt,

We could have a contest for the best (non-Pookie) misleading auction title and description.   Here is one:

"65 66 Shelby Mustang GT Original 14 Inch Styled Steel Chrome Wheel #2".  The description does provide some clarification, but still not accurate.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/65-66-Shelby-Mustang-GT-Original-14-Inch-Styled-Steel-Chrome-Wheel-2/272949683996?hash=item3f8d11a71c:g:10QAAOSwc~laFY~R:rk:12:pf:0

Where do you draw the line on trying to correct a seller's title and description?  What is your thresh old for incorrectness?  I have mostly given up trying to convince  sellers to correct their auctions.   Sometimes I am successful and the seller is appreciative.  Other times no response and no change to the auction.  I have made a few inputs recenlty.  There are just too many.

Take care

Cory

"Burn the witch". How do you know they are a witch? Throw them in the water. If the drown, they are not a witch. If the float. They are. Then just burn them...oh, don't buy the car.

If you don't like what is on that station, stop complaining about it...change the channel. 

[shelbydoug]

Hi Silver Bullitt,

We could have a contest for the best (non-Pookie) misleading auction title and description.   Here is one:

"65 66 Shelby Mustang GT Original 14 Inch Styled Steel Chrome Wheel #2".  The description does provide some clarification, but still not accurate.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/65-66-Shelby-Mustang-GT-Original-14-Inch-Styled-Steel-Chrome-Wheel-2/272949683996?hash=item3f8d11a71c:g:10QAAOSwc~laFY~R:rk:12:pf:0

Where do you draw the line on trying to correct a seller's title and description?  What is your thresh old for incorrectness?  I have mostly given up trying to convince  sellers to correct their auctions.   Sometimes I am successful and the seller is appreciative.  Other times no response and no change to the auction.  I have made a few inputs recenlty.  There are just too many.

Take care

Cory

"Burn the witch". How do you know they are a witch? Throw them in the water. If they drown, they are not a witch. If the float. They are. Then just burn them...oh, don't buy the car.

If you don't like what is on that station, stop complaining about it...change the channel.