Re: [T3] How much are original Sprintstars worth?

[phillip bradfield -- volkshaus <phillip@volkshaus.com>]

>> I'm looking at a set of EMPI Sprintstar wheels for our Fastback, and I'm
>> wondering how much original wheels that need to be restored (straight, but
>> need painting or powdercoating) are worth?
> 
> Hardly anything. I'd say $5-10 at the very most. I have a bunch which I've
> refurbished, and I figure that after they've been sandblasted and repainted
> they're worth about $35, which is pretty much what the refirbishing cost.

Uh, are you kidding Jim? Am I missing something here?

Take a look at these:

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/index.mv?alert+200310151627025517

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