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no, that's all AI bullshit.Is the picture with the stacked cars legit, or AI generated?
And yes, I've been through most of the warehouse and yard
no, that's all AI bullshit.Is the picture with the stacked cars legit, or AI generated?
River Dave has a broken boat to fix……….Sounds like it’s time for RD to step up from MREs to Porsche parts.
Is it boat or boats?River Dave has a broken boat to fix……….
… Defibately AI generated… Look at the little white Speedster in the bottom, right hand corner, and count the amount of letters in Porsche… One too many letters……I think…Is the picture with the stacked cars legit, or AI generated?
So this guy is legit?It’s sort of convoluted, but a legit deal. It’s one of my customers. He has A LOT of stuff…
Sounds like it’s time for RD to step up from MREs to Porsche parts.
Your thought process on this situation is spot on. There is a substantial lift in obtaining that top retail dollar. If every piece was marketed and sold independently to exactly the right end user for tor the top market value that may be where the $10M number comes from, hell without a proper inventory who knows maybe that top end number is $20M, $50M or $1M.OK, if this guy is legit, let’s do some math. What does “I have $10mm worth of inventory” mean? $10mm retail? (his guess? statement? counted and audited inventory? What ???).
Let’s assume $10mm RETAIL worth of inventory. What’s the usual markup in auto parts? My guess from working in the CPG business for many years is you need at least a 50% margin to make it work.
So let’s say $5mm cost, or basis. Now this is a “hammer sale” situation, so what bid would you actually get at auction. Maybe half that??
Generally a buyer would need at least a 5x payout to make something like this work, considering risk, storage cost, moving cost, obsolescence, RD’s commission, etc.
Obviously Porsche parts have some real value. So what are we talking about here? $2mm to take the whole lot or is this guy actually looking for $10mm. Kind of a big difference.
You guys who are in this business, let’s break it down. What are we really talking about here?
I asked and he was looking for 3mil for what he’s got, so 30 cents on the dollar instead of “pennies”OK, if this guy is legit, let’s do some math. What does “I have $10mm worth of inventory” mean? $10mm retail? (his guess? statement? counted and audited inventory? What ???).
Let’s assume $10mm RETAIL worth of inventory. What’s the usual markup in auto parts? My guess from working in the CPG business for many years is you need at least a 50% margin to make it work.
So let’s say $5mm cost, or basis. Now this is a “hammer sale” situation, so what bid would you actually get at auction. Maybe half that??
Generally a buyer would need at least a 5x payout to make something like this work, considering risk, storage cost, moving cost, obsolescence, RD’s commission, etc.
Obviously Porsche parts have some real value. So what are we talking about here? $2mm to take the whole lot or is this guy actually looking for $10mm. Kind of a big difference.
You guys who are in this business, let’s break it down. What are we really talking about here?
I asked and he was looking for 3mil for what he’s got, so 30 cents on the dollar instead of “pennies”
Not exactlyWell, he sat on a warehouse of parts and grew old trying to sell them…..LOL who‘s next?
30 pennies
My offer to him would be to take control of the inventory and for every sale of an item he gets 30%. He gets to sit at home as someone with new energy takes over.I asked and he was looking for 3mil for what he’s got, so 30 cents on the dollar instead of “pennies”
Those with real interest will get the info they need. I’ve got no dog in this fight and don’t stand to or want to make a dime on this, but my friend is involved so I’ll help where I can. There is literally so much stuff that it can’t possibly all be accounted for. Some of it is trash, some of it is gold. Those two categories could swap places tomorrow…that’s the parts business.Without an inventory of everything he has there is no way on earth anyone with brains would pay close to what he wants. He could have 10 million dollar in retail parts roughly 5-6 mil in costs if he bought them all new and easily half that if bought used on the open market many years ago does not really matter on costs since it is all relative to market demand on said parts. No one knows what he has as of yet, they could be parts in great demand, parts not in demand or a mixture of both so the value could only be set by a decent inventory of parts or at least by someone that actually sees the parts and knows current values and demand.
I’ll help you out and buy that old orange and white square body crew cab for pennies on the dollar.Maybe try singer. With all the cars they are doing they might be able to use them. And I feel your pain. I am 20 plus years in and have amassed way to much shit.
Did you ask him if the building came with the parts?I asked and he was looking for 3mil for what he’s got, so 30 cents on the dollar instead of “pennies”
Current values are irrelevant.Without an inventory of everything he has there is no way on earth anyone with brains would pay close to what he wants. He could have 10 million dollar in retail parts roughly 5-6 mil in costs if he bought them all new and easily half that if bought used on the open market many years ago does not really matter on costs since it is all relative to market demand on said parts. No one knows what he has as of yet, they could be parts in great demand, parts not in demand or a mixture of both so the value could only be set by a decent inventory of parts or at least by someone that actually sees the parts and knows current values and demand.
So how did he come up with the 10mil number then?Current values are irrelevant.
I’d call it a reasonable average educated guess.So how did he come up with the 10mil number then?
I have around $10,000,000.00 worth of inventory that includes all kinds of oem used and reconditioned Porsche parts I am trying to get rid of for pennies on the dollar. Hoods, doors, engines, transmissions, door handles, wheels, seats, switches, upholstery, etc. Been in the business 40 years and its time for me to enjoy the years I have left, looking for someone who would ideally like to buy everything. pm for more information if interested. Thank you
My god …….
@sirbob maybe you can just fix the seats you have. It could be so easy.Do you have any Ricaro 70s seat like this?
I’m looking for a pair that can be refinished to match my 993 interior.
And would you sell them - I’m not a buyer for the whole shop.
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That’s real craftsmanship!!
Based on that post:???
Magnus Walker on Instagram: "Who Doesn’t Love poking around a JUNKYARD ? Super excited from my Upcoming Film on The Junkyard, Rudi Klein’s Collection of Automotive Treasures All coming up for Auction @rmsothebys . #porsche #mercedes #ferrari #lambo
14K likes, 221 comments - magnuswalker on September 16, 2024: "Who Doesn’t Love poking around a JUNKYARD ? Super excited from my Upcoming Film on The Junkyard, Rudi Klein’s Collection of Automotive Treasures All coming up for Auction @rmsothebys . #porsche #mercedes #ferrari #lamborgini...www.instagram.com
I hope not. If it is, I hope the sale is intended to "make things right".This isnt the same company is it?
Porsche Restoration Company Accused Of Not Honoring Contracts As It Faces Millions In Lawsuits
The restoration and sales company is accused of not only not completing work it was paid to do but also failing to pay the buyers of cars on consignmentjalopnik.com
I’ve heard this story beforeThis isnt the same company is it?
Porsche Restoration Company Accused Of Not Honoring Contracts As It Faces Millions In Lawsuits
The restoration and sales company is accused of not only not completing work it was paid to do but also failing to pay the buyers of cars on consignmentjalopnik.com
NoThis isnt the same company is it?
Porsche Restoration Company Accused Of Not Honoring Contracts As It Faces Millions In Lawsuits
The restoration and sales company is accused of not only not completing work it was paid to do but also failing to pay the buyers of cars on consignmentjalopnik.com
I've lived this story before with Tim McDonald from OCMI’ve heard this story before
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Lot 161...Gullwing steering wheel...3-6k! Has the lever intact, so has the pivot still. I sold one before moving out here, thought I skinned a fat hog, got 1200$ for itFound the auction the miuras were the giveaway.
The Junkyard: The Rudi Klein Collection | Auction Details | RM Sotheby's
Since 1967, Rudi Klein, a renowned figure in the world of collecting, had quietly amassed a remarkable collection of automotive treasures in a modest...rmsothebys.com
So much cool shit in there.Found the auction the miuras were the giveaway.
The Junkyard: The Rudi Klein Collection | Auction Details | RM Sotheby's
Since 1967, Rudi Klein, a renowned figure in the world of collecting, had quietly amassed a remarkable collection of automotive treasures in a modest...rmsothebys.com
I don't think anyone is entertaining the thread or deal, and more to understanding the scam.I can’t believe anyone is still entertaining this thread
The deal talked about by the OP is not a scam. I don’t know him personally, but I know where his business is, and the guy with all the parts is one of my customers.I don't think anyone is entertaining the thread or deal, and more to understanding the scam.
The coincidence is strong...
There have to be guys like this for every brand. There was a guy in Georgia, Lincoln and Merc parts...barns full. Another up near Burbank, warehouse full of Chrysler stuff...The deal talked about by the OP is not a scam. I don’t know him personally, but I know where his business is, and the guy with all the parts is one of my customers.
I know of several like this guy, and there are probably many more…
Here’s one example..
I know a VW type 3 guy like this too
Yep, there certainly are. Half mental illness/hoarder and half genius...most that I've come across.There have to be guys like this for every brand. There was a guy in Georgia, Lincoln and Merc parts...barns full. Another up near Burbank, warehouse full of Chrysler stuff...
Do you have any Ricaro 70s seat like this?
I’m looking for a pair that can be refinished to match my 993 interior.
And would you sell them - I’m not a buyer for the whole shop.
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Without a clear inventory it will take twenty years to make 20 mil.I’d call it a reasonable average educated guess.
An idiot could turn it into 500K. A savvy seller might turn it into 20M.
Thanks for sharing that link. However, those are a little newer than I was looking for.Log into Facebook
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Do you have any Ricaro 70s seat like this?
I’m looking for a pair that can be refinished to match my 993 interior.
And would you sell them - I’m not a buyer for the whole shop.
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