1980 Delta 88 Royale Brougham, 62k miles, 1 owner, Chicagoland
1980 Delta 88 Royale Brougham, 62k miles, 1 owner, Chicagoland
June 21st, 2013, 10:28 PM
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The problem is it's not what most people are seeking.
Those big 4 door cars tend to take time to find the right buyer.
When you combine those 2 factors ... that makes what price to ask for it a bit tricky as well.
Don't take any of that the wrong way as I really ... really love these cars.
Yours looks to be in really nice shape & you can definitely tell it's been well cared for.
The color combo is very appealing IMHO & being a "slick top" is kind of a nice stray from the norm on these ... esp for one with the Brougham trim.
Even tho I'd prefer a coupe ... if I were in the position I'd definitely consider it if the price was right.
Those big 4 door cars tend to take time to find the right buyer.
When you combine those 2 factors ... that makes what price to ask for it a bit tricky as well.
Don't take any of that the wrong way as I really ... really love these cars.
Yours looks to be in really nice shape & you can definitely tell it's been well cared for.
The color combo is very appealing IMHO & being a "slick top" is kind of a nice stray from the norm on these ... esp for one with the Brougham trim.
Even tho I'd prefer a coupe ... if I were in the position I'd definitely consider it if the price was right.
June 22nd, 2013, 09:57 AM
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What is the small amount your asking for the car, i dont see it listed in the ad anywhere?
Greg
June 23rd, 2013, 09:34 AM
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I think the NADA guide has caused sellers much grief as it tends to be the highest in terms of estimated values of old cars, sellers fixate on those values, and then they spend months wondering why their car doesn't sell.
Having said this, though, I think the NADA guide in this case is close to the mark, although that's a wide range of values you quote there.
The Old Cars Price Guide lists the value of this car in #4 condition (runs and drives but needs complete restoration) at about $2000. In #3 condition ("car show" condition but not showroom condition), the value listed is about $4500.
From your pictures and description, I would say this car is much closer to #3, so a value of maybe $4000 would be reasonable. You might stick an asking price of $5000 or $4500 on it and then leave yourself some room to negotiate downward when an offer does come and still end up with a decent amount.
w31man raises a good point. You SHOULD put an asking price on the car. "Make me an offer" ads always drive some buyers away because they're afraid to insult the seller as the two might have vastly different ideas of a car's worth. By putting an asking price, you're signaling what price range you're looking for, so a guy looking to spend something different won't waste his or your time.
ThePackRat also raises a good point. This era of Oldsmobile is just not in the same class of collectibility as the '50s and '60s cars and probably never will be, and therefore the size of the potential market is much smaller. But a buyer is likely out there somewhere. You just have to advertise the car as widely and as continuously as possible and be patient.
Having said this, though, I think the NADA guide in this case is close to the mark, although that's a wide range of values you quote there.
The Old Cars Price Guide lists the value of this car in #4 condition (runs and drives but needs complete restoration) at about $2000. In #3 condition ("car show" condition but not showroom condition), the value listed is about $4500.
From your pictures and description, I would say this car is much closer to #3, so a value of maybe $4000 would be reasonable. You might stick an asking price of $5000 or $4500 on it and then leave yourself some room to negotiate downward when an offer does come and still end up with a decent amount.
w31man raises a good point. You SHOULD put an asking price on the car. "Make me an offer" ads always drive some buyers away because they're afraid to insult the seller as the two might have vastly different ideas of a car's worth. By putting an asking price, you're signaling what price range you're looking for, so a guy looking to spend something different won't waste his or your time.
ThePackRat also raises a good point. This era of Oldsmobile is just not in the same class of collectibility as the '50s and '60s cars and probably never will be, and therefore the size of the potential market is much smaller. But a buyer is likely out there somewhere. You just have to advertise the car as widely and as continuously as possible and be patient.
June 23rd, 2013, 10:22 AM
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While you can never completely stop them, by listing an asking price, you'll probably at least weed out some of the low-ballers.
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