Guest cadillacbill76 Posted July 26, 2014 Share Posted July 26, 2014 1969 Lincoln Mark III Current Owner Purchased the 69 Mark lll in December 1968 and Drove her right from Display on the Dealership Showroom Floor. Charcoal Grey with Burgundy Leather. 64k miles in Beautiful Condition. Always Driven Regularly and Garaged since Day 1. 1969 Lincoln Mark lll - 64,000 miles - 100% Original Nada Value Guide Retail Price : $18,610 to $29,920 Sincere Offers and Inquiries are Welcome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCHinson Posted July 26, 2014 Share Posted July 26, 2014 cadillacbill76,Welcome to the AACA Discussion Forum. Please review the Buy/Sell rules, at a minimum, you need to add the car's location and a price. Some photos would also help improve your chance of finding a buyer:Buy/Sell ForumsIMPORTANT: Put either FS for "For Sale" or WTB for "Want to Buy" in the subject line along with the year, make and model.EXAMPLE: FS - 1950 Plymouth Business CoupePlease include the following information in the body of your post:YearMakeModelPriceDescriptionLocation (City, State, Country)Contact Information (Name, Email and Phone)EBAY URL if also listed on EBAYPhotos are optional, but they will increase interest in your posting and greatly help the sale.After posting, please check back frequently, because interested parties will be posting questions and asking more information on the Forum.Incomplete, overly commercial, or non-automotive related postings may be deleted without notice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_S_in_Penna Posted July 27, 2014 Share Posted July 27, 2014 I agree that NADA's prices are higher than most.In the preface to their printed book, they acknowledgethat fact, and state that their prices are for ORIGINALcars, meaning those that have not been restored or repainted.That full explanation may not be on their internet site.Original cars to some collectors are worth a premium.But if NADA is saying up to $29,900 (in essence $30,000) for a Mark III, they must be crazy! I'll bet your car is nice, and seeing pictures will help your sale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_S_in_Penna Posted July 30, 2014 Share Posted July 30, 2014 Since we were on the subject of NADA, I checked theirinternet-based price guide--and it said $30,000 for a1969 Lincoln Mark III in what we call #2 condition! And $33,000 for the same car with air conditioning!I agree that that is completely absurd. NADA does notprice a perfect show car (#1 condition).In contrast, the widely followed Old Cars Price Guidesays #11,250 in #3 condition, $17,500 in #2, and $25,000 in #1.A huge difference!And Mr. Cadillac Bill, the typical car at car shows,which looks great from 20 feet away but has minor flawsvisible on close inspection, is in #3 condition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_S_in_Penna Posted July 30, 2014 Share Posted July 30, 2014 Did one Forum member delete his posting,offering advice on pricing of the Mark III?It was there after Posting #2, but isn't there now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trimacar Posted July 30, 2014 Share Posted July 30, 2014 Still another example of how the forum should change the way car classifieds are handled, in my opinion:-have a gatekeeper who reviews ads before posting to make sure rules are obeyed (price, location, etc.), rejecting those that don't, posting those that are complete-LOCK the thread so no comments can be made, leaving email and PM options open to comment directly to would-be sellerThere's just no reason to beat up on sellers, particularly one shot posters..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
countrytravler Posted July 30, 2014 Share Posted July 30, 2014 Was watching the Mecum Auction last night recorded in Florida last year. A 69 Mark 111 with 11.000 miles for 21.000.00. In person at the Hot August Nights in Reno last year, a 55 Dodge p/u sold for 90.000 plus. You never know. I think he is in line with the right buyer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
countrytravler Posted July 30, 2014 Share Posted July 30, 2014 If you remember, I started here about 3 years ago by posting a 1 of 7- 1968 Cuda for 125.000. You should have read the BULL_---- that the people were saying because of one of my 1st post. I rest my case. The rest is history with 2000 + post in 3 years. Sample of car below. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_S_in_Penna Posted July 30, 2014 Share Posted July 30, 2014 Mr. Trimacar, I think there are VERY IMPORTANT reasonswhy commenting on for-sale postings is valid. We all mustbe respectful of people's offerings, however.In one other thread, a seller was offering a "Radio" brandMotometer for sale. Her information was contradictory atbest. When forum posters started asking probing questions--such as seeing a picture of it sitting on a currently dated newspaper--she became evasive. Then she was "far too busy" to sell it,and said her husband had come home from being away at seaand would take care of handling the sale.One person was about to go for it. I commented that "Away at sea"is a ploy frequently used by scamming criminals. Courtesy isimportant, but alertness can save us thousands of dollars in the case of attempted fraud. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knobless Posted July 30, 2014 Share Posted July 30, 2014 (edited) I say the only way to get a book value which is always a "bloated price" is to find that "1 person" who has a truck load of $ and can't live without that model car.....other than that "best offer" is your only hope......good luck..........Oh and by the way I am looking to sell my 1934 Dodge, But I want $150,000 for it....or best offer..... Edited July 30, 2014 by knobless more info added (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
countrytravler Posted July 31, 2014 Share Posted July 31, 2014 1967 L88 Corvette. 3 Mil +1938 Chrysler Imp. 200.000 + guy on L.I. bought it- need total restoThat Lincoln is a bargain if that is the car your looking for. The 2 posted, that was the car that they were looking for to buy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
countrytravler Posted July 31, 2014 Share Posted July 31, 2014 I was just using it as an example that if you market a car in the wright crowd, and the car shows well, it may or may not bring a good $. Its all in marketing and how the car is presented.BTW,the Cuda didn't sell. I was using that car when I 1st came on here and A body Forum and got a lot of flak! Go over to a body and you'll see what I mean. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Posted July 31, 2014 Share Posted July 31, 2014 Can't resist throwing in my $.02:When someone posts "for sale" and is missing required info, the post should be deleted 24 hours notification if not corrected. Newbies included. No need for new rules.Overpricing usually takes care of itself---the item simply doesn't sell. Replies to "for sale" posts that editorialize on the price of the item or its condition, etc should not be allowed unless the seller has asked for comments. PM the seller, start a new post, or report to moderators as appropriate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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