ecoangel
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It is possible but car likely to be Cat D or Cat C damage - try Motorhog or similar auctions. If not written off / Cat X then yes prices more like autotrader non runners.
Leather seats.
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It is possible but car likely to be Cat D or Cat C damage - try Motorhog or similar auctions. If not written off / Cat X then yes prices more like autotrader non runners.
Birchall
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It is because the price the seller has quoted is in a different currency.
For example if you see things advertised fro a seller in america, or someone who is selling in Euros and you look at the item in the UK, the price you will see has been converted to your currency.
When you see it again, just look at the country of the seller and you will probably see they use a different currency in that country.
But some people advertise things at 699.99 because it sounds less that 700 (which it is, of course, by a penny.)
Steve B
simufly
A2OC Donor
Ok i get the point about overseas sellers but the main thrust of my comment concerned our friends in Cambridge and the Black country.
I still suggest the the price of leather seats is declining; another popular member has just reduced the pricie of a very nice set of leathers, and i picked up a set of leather/ alcantra sports after a cheeky bid!
However I still seem unable to flush out a set of sport leather twist seats!!!
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murdo
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Cream/tan/beige depending on your eyesight and willingness to argue about it. To me it's cream.
Pretty rare beast twist leather seats. I pursued and missed out on a 90 Sport with this trim in 2008. Glad I did miss out to be honest. Lovely car but over 2k more than I bought my car for. It was very pretty though
A2Steve
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Yes but which came first the chicken or the egg? Would I have reduced it had this thread not been posted? The A2 scene is ever evolving and very much influenced by the content of this forum.
Birchall
Dick Chown Award 2016
Cream/tan/beige depending on your eyesight and willingness to argue about it. To me it's cream.
Pretty rare beast twist leather seats. I pursued and missed out on a 90 Sport with this trim in 2008. Glad I did miss out to be honest. Lovely car but over 2k more than I bought my car for. It was very pretty though
My wife's 90 has the heated Twist SE leather with a bench rear seat.
The only problem is that it seems to be a "muck magnet", moreso than platinum even, for some reason.
STeve B
murdo
Admin Team
Don't reduce then Steve. Are you feeling pressured to do so by commenting on the influence of this thread / the forum. They look like nice seats you've got on offer so unless you're getting zero interest and need the space I'd hang it out. You're not asking unfair money by any stretch. And as discussed A2 leather definitely commands a premium compared to some other models.
A2Steve
A2OC Donor
Not pressured but when a thread with multiple posts all agree that the price of leather is coming down then tou've got to match expectation if you wish to sell.
It is completely my choice to reduce them and have no issue at that price.
The point I was making (if a little cryptically) was that this club has more power to control and set the prices of parts than we may think. We are the majority of the market and therefore if we refuse to pay extortionate prices then they will have to come down.
It is completely my choice to reduce them and have no issue at that price.
The point I was making (if a little cryptically) was that this club has more power to control and set the prices of parts than we may think. We are the majority of the market and therefore if we refuse to pay extortionate prices then they will have to come down.
simufly
A2OC Donor
Part Quote from A2steve!
"The point I was making (if a little cryptically) was that this club has more power to control and set the prices of parts than we may think. We are the majority of the market and therefore if we refuse to pay extortionate prices then they will have to come down."
I wonder what percentage of UK A2 owners are on the forum? I would agree that if "we" as a club refuse to pay extorionate prices then commercial prices would fall. However our friends in Cambridge and the Black coutry still advertise prices that are, IMO, extortionate. There are well documented used items turning up on a certain site that are MORE expensive the new items from Audi.
Ebay is definitely a caveat emptor site, and finally as with all things, any item is worth what someone will pay for it!
"The point I was making (if a little cryptically) was that this club has more power to control and set the prices of parts than we may think. We are the majority of the market and therefore if we refuse to pay extortionate prices then they will have to come down."
I wonder what percentage of UK A2 owners are on the forum? I would agree that if "we" as a club refuse to pay extorionate prices then commercial prices would fall. However our friends in Cambridge and the Black coutry still advertise prices that are, IMO, extortionate. There are well documented used items turning up on a certain site that are MORE expensive the new items from Audi.
Ebay is definitely a caveat emptor site, and finally as with all things, any item is worth what someone will pay for it!
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A2Steve
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Mr Angry
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not a good approach for the marketplace as a bidding war would begin behind closed doors, thats if the seller should not reply within a timely manner!
damned if you do, damned if you dont
cammy
6stings
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6stings
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not a good approach for the marketplace as a bidding war would begin behind closed doors, thats if the seller should not reply within a timely manner!
damned if you do, damned if you dont
cammy
When it comes to bidding, I agree, of course, but as I understood, it wasn't a bidding war, or buying offers, it was questioning the sellers price, without intention to buy.
I am increasing the price of my complete platinum leather interior from £650 to £700 ... It is completely my choice to do so ...
David
Mr Angry
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lol david hope your joking
... but will you sell them at the increased asking price???since leather is popular at the moment, im considering selling my rockport leather shoes around 15 years old, not sure how much there worth though size 10 and if anyone is interested, pm me
cammy
Pinkythelabrat
A2OC Donor
Not to dredge up an old post but it seems that everyone has had these conversations before I came to the site.
I am keenly looking for replacement leather seats for my A2 but am on a budget and can't really store the twist cloth seats I currently have.
The current seats are perfectly fine but they need cleaned every few months to avoid water spots and I have a three year old! After the last week of sitting on a towel and bin bag for my commute looking at a forest of dehumidifier tubs I decided I can't go through another valet!
How have things progressed in the last year for this market? Everything I see on the Bay is from sellers with very definitely high prices.
Ps. What do people usually do with their old seats when they replace them? Do they fold well for storage?
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I am keenly looking for replacement leather seats for my A2 but am on a budget and can't really store the twist cloth seats I currently have.
The current seats are perfectly fine but they need cleaned every few months to avoid water spots and I have a three year old! After the last week of sitting on a towel and bin bag for my commute looking at a forest of dehumidifier tubs I decided I can't go through another valet!
How have things progressed in the last year for this market? Everything I see on the Bay is from sellers with very definitely high prices.
Ps. What do people usually do with their old seats when they replace them? Do they fold well for storage?
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A2Steve
A2OC Donor
Not to dredge up an old post but it seems that everyone has had these conversations before I came to the site.
I am keenly looking for replacement leather seats for my A2 but am on a budget and can't really store the twist cloth seats I currently have.
The current seats are perfectly fine but they need cleaned every few months to avoid water spots and I have a three year old! After the last week of sitting on a towel and bin bag for my commute looking at a forest of dehumidifier tubs I decided I can't go through another valet!
How have things progressed in the last year for this market? Everything I see on the Bay is from sellers with very definitely high prices.
Ps. What do people usually do with their old seats when they replace them? Do they fold well for storage?
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When I can get hold of them I usually sell SE seats for around £300 and sports for between £300 and £500 depending on spec.
Old cloth seats generally aren't worth anything unless they are black and then its less than £50.