ebay parts cars selling tips - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

dunl · #1 08-21-2006, 12:56 PM

I'm looking at selling off my 1975 300d parts car on ebay, but I've never sold anything on there before. The engine has a cracked head, there is rust in the rear panels, AC is sitting in the trunk, but everything else works, including the sunroof.

Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks,
Dunl

junqueyardjim · #2 08-21-2006, 01:16 PM

That is my take on it friend. Keep what you need, even what you think you might need, and scrap the rest. There are not many looking for a rusty worn out 75 300 D, and your location, though only a short drive to Jasper and Banff, but being north of the border does not make it a viable deal to the typical North American Benz Diesel parts buyer. I have a decent head I would sell you cheap, but getting it too you is a real problem. I would like a low cost shortblock,(if I keep the head) but even if yours had a turbo, again that cross border shipping is so difficult. so I say again, take what you can use and get rid of it.

winmutt · #3 08-21-2006, 01:50 PM

I agree. Best bet is to part it out yourself. There is very little demand for NA cars.

dunl · #4 08-21-2006, 04:43 PM

Thanks guys, I appreciate the advice, and I may do that, but I'm really looking for tips on selling a parts car - plain and simple.

Not unappreciative of your advice, as I understand, but I want to give it a try first.

Thanks.

pdxwaker · #5 08-21-2006, 04:56 PM

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Originally Posted by winmutt

I agree. Best bet is to part it out yourself. There is very little demand for NA cars.

I wouldn't say 'very little'... not as much as W123 for sure but there is still plenty of demand for good W115 parts. The easy stuff may bring the most $$: headlights/tail lights, carpets, etc. Of course being in Canada doesn't help with US buyers. I'd suggest doing a quick search on ebay for completed auctions to see what brings in the cash.

resago · #6 08-21-2006, 05:18 PM

I've sold the following on ebay from a w123:
Taillights, signal lights, instrument cluster, fuel door, vents with chrome rings.

Part out working A/C components, alternator, steering pump, window motors, cruise control items, vacuum splitters and components, little trim pieces.

basically, list anything small enough to ship reasonably.

Good luck

you can probably get a few hundred out of it. maybe another hundred when you finally sell it to the scrap yard.

winmutt · #7 08-21-2006, 05:20 PM

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Originally Posted by pdxwaker

I wouldn't say 'very little'... not as much as W123 for sure but there is still plenty of demand for good W115 parts. The easy stuff may bring the most $$: headlights/tail lights, carpets, etc. Of course being in Canada doesn't help with US buyers. I'd suggest doing a quick search on ebay for completed auctions to see what brings in the cash.

Oh ya, I was thinking 123....

dunl · #8 08-21-2006, 05:29 PM

I've been thinking of parting it out, but I thought I might try selling it as a unit for a few hundred, just to be rid of it. There's not really anything I need on it for my 1980 300sd unfortunately.

jrgslg · #9 08-21-2006, 06:45 PM

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Originally Posted by dunl

I've been thinking of parting it out, but I thought I might try selling it as a unit for a few hundred, just to be rid of it. There's not really anything I need on it for my 1980 300sd unfortunately.

I think a lot of Ebayers here in the States dont want the hassle of buying something from Canada,When I parted out my w126 I tried to be honest on the description,honest on starting at a reasonable price,and I didnt jack up the shipping costs,however the buyer wanted it shipped If they were paying for ,thats how I shipped it.It worked well for me,best of luck on your auctions ,Johnny