Author Topic: Who is "control line control line" on Ebay? (Read 3768 times)

Paul Smith · « **on:** April 03, 2014, 01:50:32 PM »

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Cox-049-control-line-engine-lot-/141245312614?&_trksid=p2056016.l4276#ht_41wt_1123

Have you noticed the ongoing deluge of Ebay postings from this seller? He is in the process on liquidating an obvious CL hoarder's stash on item at a time. It seems that he has placed an individual price tag on each morsel of sawdust from the floor. While the starting prices are often astounding, a few items have tweaked my interest.

I'm more interested in who might have collected to huge stockpile.

Tim Wescott · « **Reply #1 on:** April 03, 2014, 02:16:59 PM »

Ten mostly partial, used Cox reedies for $8.00 apiece?

Yes, that's asking a lot for a little.

Bill Morell · « **Reply #2 on:** April 03, 2014, 02:22:19 PM »

Bottom line is that any one can ask any price they want on ebay. If you don't like it don't bid. Doesn't really get any simpler than that.

Tim Wescott · « **Reply #3 on:** April 03, 2014, 02:52:31 PM »

Quote from: Bill Morell on April 03, 2014, 02:22:19 PM

Bottom line is that any one can ask any price they want on ebay. If you don't like it don't bid. Doesn't really get any simpler than that.

Well, yes. And then we can question the intelligence and/or integrity of the seller for trying to foist over-valued stuff onto the buying public.

If it sells, I have a bucket full of Cox engines I'm not using...

FLOYD CARTER · « **Reply #4 on:** April 03, 2014, 04:20:45 PM »

I made a note that, last week, a used Aero Spark coil went for $127.50 on e-bay. AMAZING! It didn't even look very good, but it came with a box and original data sheet.

A used Aero Spark coil in good condition is worth about $25. No more.

Floyd

Paul Smith · « **Reply #5 on:** April 03, 2014, 04:44:03 PM »

I'm not questioning his prices.

Just take a look at his stuff. This guy is cashing out a huge CL hoard, of all classes dating back 65 years or more.

wwwarbird · « **Reply #6 on:** April 03, 2014, 05:36:05 PM »

Quote from: Bill Morell on April 03, 2014, 02:22:19 PM

Bottom line is that any one can ask any price they want on ebay. If you don't like it don't bid. Doesn't really get any simpler than that.

Precisely.

There are a LOT of things listed on Ebay at ridiculous prices, however, it doesn't mean they're actually getting sold. If the seller does hook some "sucker" at a ridiculous price and get the sale, it's the suckers fault, not the seller.

Steve Helmick · « **Reply #7 on:** April 03, 2014, 06:17:33 PM »

I can think of a lot of guys that fit the description. Including me, but I neither buy nor sell on ebay. So far, anyway!

Steve

john e. holliday · « **Reply #8 on:** April 03, 2014, 07:09:58 PM »

I only see 10 listings under the name for the item you address. As stated, if you don't like the starting bid, ignore it and go to the next item. It is amazing how some stuff goes sky high and others like the spinners and props I sold only got the opening bid. Had to reimburse one shipment cost as the bay miscalculated.

Ty Marcucci · « **Reply #9 on:** April 03, 2014, 09:50:08 PM »

Dan McEntee · « **Reply #10 on:** April 03, 2014, 09:58:17 PM »

The link sends you to a listing by "joeandmel200" and the other few items they have listed are pretty much run of the mill stiff with low starting bids. Got a mix up on the link?
Type at you later,
Dan McEntee

Dick Pacini · « **Reply #11 on:** April 03, 2014, 10:01:43 PM »

His name ebay name is joeandme and point of sale is Nevada. I didn't see anyone named control line control line in that link or any reference to $8 needles.

James C. Johnson · « **Reply #12 on:** April 04, 2014, 04:31:41 PM »

Floyd I saw that coil go for an obscene price... and you are spot on on the price $20-30.. I sold an OK Coil NIB to Parker last year. It was nice and sold for about $32...

I just looked at this sellers items and I don't think he is out of line one bit... have you seen what Cox Glow plugs go for?

As a buyer and seller with over 2000 transactions... I offer money back if you are not happy... I don't care what the reason is.. all I care about is not loosing money on shipping because "you wanted to try on the shoes"... plus I have resorted to taking almost every engine I sell apart and inspect them.. I had one buyer who wanted his money back because " rod was worn out"... turns out the rod will get that "bump" when turning it over when the wris tpin and rod are "glued".. there was nothing wrong with the engine.. I still gave him his money back... another guy bought a 1957 NIB Fox 35 Combat Special for $157... he said it had been "run" ... I still to this day claim it may been started at the factory... as Duke advertized that they started every engine... thre it in a box and a yr later put it on the Bay for $9.99 ... it sold to a guy named Dennis for $206... he came to my house to pick it up... he even came to the one of the contests... he was so happy with his new engine...

There is a guy trying to get $500 for this auction... do you think it will sell?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/BEST-VINTAGE-Cox-model-Engine-collection-LOT-Tee-Dee-TD-020-010-Pee-Wee-NEW-/171281646065?pt=Radio_Control_Parts_Accessories&hash=item27e12e81f1

I have seen some crazy stuff selling on ebay... I sold an old tube radio for $610... and it was given to me in a box lot of old radio parts and radios.. the cool thing was it still worked..

JJ

Tim Wescott · « **Reply #13 on:** April 04, 2014, 04:35:40 PM »

Quote from: Dick Pacini on April 03, 2014, 10:01:43 PM

His name ebay name is joeandme and point of sale is Nevada. I didn't see anyone named control line control line in that link or any reference to $8 needles.

"Reedie", with an "R", not an "N" in the front, is a nickname for a Cox reed-valve engine.

And if you buy ten of something for $80, they're costing you $8 apiece.

Dick Pacini · « **Reply #14 on:** April 04, 2014, 05:56:24 PM »

Quote from: Tim Wescott on April 04, 2014, 04:35:40 PM

"Reedie", with an "R", not an "N" in the front, is a nickname for a Cox reed-valve engine.

And if you buy ten of something for $80, they're costing you $8 apiece.

I see that now. Yes, I am familiar with the term "reedie", but my mind's eye saw it as needles. Brain fart.

john e. holliday · « **Reply #15 on:** April 05, 2014, 09:00:37 AM »

Well I am beginning to think there is a group on Ebay that is watching out for each other. I listed four items which was supposed to be free listing. Three items sold for the starting, one didn't. Will not be relisted. Got bill from Ebay for the listings. I made a total of 90 cents on the items. Not counting the gas and time going to post office.

MikeCoulombe · « **Reply #16 on:** April 05, 2014, 10:04:00 AM »

It is not just e-bay, besides who would buy use cox when new parts are available?
As for collectors go, check this out for pricing.
http://coxengines.ca/cox-.051-medallion-engine-083.html

Larry Renger · « **Reply #17 on:** April 05, 2014, 10:12:26 AM »

Short of some never sold prototypes, it IS the rarest of Cox engines. The Venom is closest with only 1000 made.

Yours truly engineered both!

Tim Wescott · « **Reply #18 on:** April 05, 2014, 10:36:30 AM »

Quote from: Dick Pacini on April 04, 2014, 05:56:24 PM

I see that now. Yes, I am familiar with the term "reedie", but my mind's eye saw it as needles. Brain fart.

I'm glad those never happen to me. Just Friday, when I spent 30 minutes in Home Depot shopping for stuff I didn't really need because I showed up at my kid's school at 3:00 instead of 3:30, I said to myself "I'm glad I never have brain farts!"

James C. Johnson · « **Reply #19 on:** April 06, 2014, 01:15:38 PM »

Here is another dreamer...

When I saw this, I did some mental gymnastics... then moved on.... maybe we could start a pool and guess who long this stays on da Bay before the seller gives up..

http://www.ebay.com/itm/cox-pee-wee-020-r-c-model-engine/251498006374?_trksid=p2050601.c100085.m2372&_trkparms=aid%3D111001%26algo%3DREC.SEED%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20140211132617%26meid%3D6018873073334256683%26pid%3D100085%26prg%3D20140211132617%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D4%26sd%3D251498006374%26clkid%3D6018874554145742677&_qi=RTM1562569

Gerald Arana · « **Reply #20 on:** April 06, 2014, 05:36:17 PM »

Hey don't knock it! Its an "RC" engine

Some people just have "anal cranial adhesion" when it comes to common sense. He/she should look at completed auctions and go from there. IMO

Jerry

Mark Mc · « **Reply #21 on:** April 06, 2014, 05:49:31 PM »

Quote from: MikeCoulombe on April 05, 2014, 10:04:00 AM

It is not just e-bay, besides who would buy use cox when new parts are available?

I buy used Cox engines/parts not infrequently. I just keep an eye out for something I like, and buy if it's low. Like a PeeeWee .020 in good condition for $6.00. Or the occasional TD/Medallion for $15-20 bucks. And, if I'm in a mood, I'll buy an engine lot if I can get them in the $5 a piece range. Usually a new gasket and reed, and they're running. I've actually been quite lucky on the glow heads, with only about 1-in-10 being weak/dead. Besides, I just LIKE old Cox stuff.

Mark