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The UNIQUE, ORIGINAL, color rendering by Brunn of the 1938 Packard Brunn All Weather Seven Passenger Cabriolet, Models 1605 (Eights) and 1607 (V-12), body style 3087, 139" WB. Only 566 Twelves were made that year, and only a handful were the Brunn Cabriolet.<P><A HREF="http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2102878025&r=0&t=0&showTutorial=0&ed=1022109905&indexURL=0&rd=1" TARGET=_blank>1938 Packard Cabriolet Orig Artwork by Brunn</A>
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"Better to see significant things preserved and passed on than sold as "merchandise" to disappear into the hands of less concerned individuals."<P>This assumes, incorrectly, that those who are willing to pay for an item, are somehow less likely to 'preserve and pass on' an item than someone who got it for free. And that the person who got it free will be more likely to preserve it.<P>With the exception of donations to museums the opposite is true, in my view.<P>ICG, you seem to imply that because an automotive collectible is sold, that the item is somehow tainted, and that the seller must not have a legitimate interest in the field. This doesn't square with my observations and experience at all. Most hobbyists buy and sell, and some turn their hobby into a business. Nothing sinister about it.
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Hiya George! Nice 'seein' you again!<P>ICG: Why do you assume that an individual that comes to this Buy/Sell forum and posts a widget for sale (whether it be a wheel, or a chassis, or a piece of antique auto literature), is any more knowledgeable, or honest, than a seller on eBay? Or one who advertises a widget for sale at Hemmings, for that matter?<P>Anyone can post stuff for sale here-- they don't even have to register. And if they do register, they can use false info. At least on eBay, eBay verifies the seller's email address, and there are other identity verification mechanisms in place as well. eBay also allows a potential buyer to view the feedback given by other trading partners, to see whether a particular seller has a reputable record of business transactions. Not so here on this Buy/Sell forum. Nor on Hemmings.<P>In my view, you stand a greater risk buying from an unknown poster here, than on eBay. Just because the board is named Collectible Automobile Discussion Forum, and the forum is moderated by the AACA, it doesn't ensure that you're protected from "computer hacks, or dishonest people". You have no more protection buying here than buying from the want ads. And probably less protection than at a flea market, where you can examine the widget and talk with the seller face to face. <P>"I have no patience with those seeking profit." Fair enuf. I'd say that profit motive drives all types of business, everywhere. Whenever you buy anything, from anyone, you're dealing at least with some profit motive. It's not a bad thing. Makes the world go 'round, ya know?<P>But since you're altruistic and don't care a whit about profit--- you got anything you'd like to give away?
<P>You've got a better argument, I think, if you'd push the board admins to either restrict posts in this forum to non-dealers, or to charge a nominal fee to dealers who post here advertising items for sale. I hope they don't-- occasionally I'm running something unique and I'd like to get the word out to folks who might appreciate a heads up, like this one: <P><BR><A HREF="http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2102878025&r=0&t=0&showTutorial=0&ed=1022109905&indexURL=0&rd=1" TARGET=_blank>1938 Packard/Brunn orig rendering</A><P>Steve<BR> <A HREF="http://www.automemories.com" TARGET=_blank>www.automemories.com</A><p>[ 05-13-2002: Message edited by: Sblake ] -
Well, not surprisingly, I disagree. eBay is just a venue-- you'll find hundreds if not thousands of individuals and business using eBay to sell things related to the automotive trade and collector car hobby. You can't find the wide variety of automotive collectibles anywere else, except perhaps at Hershey, or by browsing Hemmings.<P>Most of the sellers on eBay are reputable. You'll find Walter Miller, Ed Faxon, Ken McGee, and all the other major literature dealers on eBay. Many AACA members (and HCC members and SAH members) buy and sell using eBay as a venue.<P>I've been collecting, buying, and selling automotive collectibles for 30 years. My family has a long tradition of involvement with the Horseless Carriage Club (my grandfather was a founder), and I'm active in the Society of Automotive Historians. I buy, and sell, using eBay in order to find the widest selection of items, and to reach the largest number of potential buyers. <P>So, you don't really "deal with eBay." When you buy on eBay, at least in the antique automobile collectible field, you likely ARE dealing with an individual, and he/she is likely involved in some of the same clubs and associations that you are.<P>Steve<P><A HREF="http://www.automemories.com/" TARGET=_blank>AutoMemories Auto Literature</A>
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Listing some Horseless Age Mags at auction, $5 no reserve. Also some other great early literature this month, all $5, no reserve:<P><A HREF="http://www.auctiva.com/showcase/as_4sale.asp?hint=horseless&logic=AND&submit=+Search+&tab=search&txtOnly=off&UID=magazine_guy" TARGET=_blank>Horseless Age Mags</A><P>Steve<BR>steve@automemories.com<BR> <A HREF="http://www.automemories.com" TARGET=_blank>www.automemories.com</A>
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I've added some early Motor Monthlies, and a couple 30's Motor Show issues to this batch:<P><A HREF="http://www.auctiva.com/showcase/as_4sale.asp?uid=magazine_guy&hint=190%2A+191%2A+192%2A+Brass+Orphan+Motor+Annual&tab=search&logic=OR" TARGET=_blank>Brass/Orphan Auction Gallery</A><P>I'll be listing additional items every couple days during May. Happy Bidding!<P>Steve<P>steve@automemories.com
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Hi:<P>I'm liquidating another portion of our collection pre- '30 literature, and related books and magazines, including some very nice Motor Show issues in the '30's. These are from the collection of one of the founders of the Horseless Carriage Club.<P>About 100 items will be auctioned this month on eBay. All $5 starting bid, no reserve.<P>Here's a link for a photo gallery of items currently up for auction:<P><A HREF="http://www.auctiva.com/showcase/as_4sale.asp?uid=magazine_guy&hint=190%2A+191%2A+192%2A+Brass+Orphan+Motor+Annual&tab=search&logic=OR" TARGET=_blank>Brass/Orphan Auction Gallery</A><P>I'll be listing additional items every couple days during May. Happy Bidding!<P>Steve<P>steve@automemories.com
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Hi:<P>I'm liquidating another portion of our collection of original pre- '30 auto sales literature, and related books and magazines from '01 to '29, plus some very nice Motor Show issues in the '30's. These are from the collection of one of the founders of the Horseless Carriage Club.<P>About 100 items will be auctioned this month on eBay. All $5 starting bid, no reserve.<P>Here's a link for a photo gallery of items currently up for auction:<P><A HREF="http://www.auctiva.com/showcase/as_4sale.asp?uid=magazine_guy&hint=190%2A+191%2A+192%2A+Brass+Motor+Orphan+Annual&tab=search&logic=OR" TARGET=_blank>Brass/Orphan Auction Gallery</A><P>I'll be listing additional items every couple days during May. Happy Bidding!<P>Steve<P>steve@automemories.com
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Hi:<P>I'm liquidating another portion of our collection of original Brass era and Orphan literature, and related books and magazines from '01 to '29. These are from the collection of one of the founders of the Horseless Carriage Club.<P>About 100 items will be auctioned this month on eBay. All $5 starting bid, no reserve.<P>Here's a link for a photo gallery of items currently up for auction:<P><A HREF="http://www.auctiva.com/showcase/as_4sale.asp?uid=magazine_guy&hint=190%2A+191%2A+192%2A+Brass+Orphan+Annual&tab=search&logic=OR" TARGET=_blank>Brass/Orphan Auction Gallery</A><P>I'll be listing additional items every couple days during May. Happy Bidding!<P>Steve<P>steve@automemories.com
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Hi:<P>I'm liquidating another portion of our collection of original Brass era and Orphan literature, and related books and magazines from '01 to '29. These are from the collection of one of the founders of the Horseless Carriage Club.<P>About 100 items will be auctioned this month on eBay. All $5 starting bid, no reserve.<P>Here's a link for a photo gallery of items currently up for auction:<P><A HREF="http://www.auctiva.com/showcase/as_4sale.asp?uid=magazine_guy&hint=190%2A+191%2A+192%2A+Brass+Orphan+Annual&tab=search&logic=OR" TARGET=_blank>Brass/Orphan Auction Gallery</A><P>I'll be listing additional items every couple days during May. Happy Bidding!<P>Steve<P>steve@automemories.com
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