| Re: Need group wisdom on pricing for 2007 F430 | <– Date –> <– Thread –> |
From: Erik Nielsen (judge4re gmail.com)
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| Date: Sun, 7 Feb 2010 12:42:09 -0800 (PST) | |
I gave that example as a slow underhanded softball pitch, I knew someone would catch it... On Sun, Feb 7, 2010 at 2:33 PM, <philville [at] dejazzd.com> wrote: > Yo Bubba are you goint to take that lying down? We both know that them > Bugattis are VW powered > -- > > Philip A Tegtmeier > 39 Churchill Drive > Elverson Pa 19520 > 610.525.8949 > philville [at] dejazzd.com > > Take a look at the following event information,you may be glad you did. > > check out: > www.radnorconcours.org > IMHO it is one of the top 5 automotive events in this country. > > Ferrai fans, Mark the date ! > "Reading Ferrari Concours, 2010" > May 16th > The 26th annual > Reading Ferrari Concours d'Elegance. > Let me know if you want more information.....if you are a Ferrari enthusiast > you should ! > > Last but not least, go to: > www.philvilleUSA.com > > ---- Erik Nielsen <judge4re [at] gmail.com> wrote: >> But when you start getting to the stratosphere, the rarest of the >> rare, most people don't recognize things. Real Bugattis look like old >> cars at this point to most, Vermeer's are typically small scale >> paintings with soft lighting and "mundane" subjects. >> >> But then again, I expect Ferrari Bubba, even in East Jesus Arkansas to >> look at a Type 35C and say "cool"... >> >> >> >> On Sun, Feb 7, 2010 at 2:07 PM, Mike Fleischer <themightytoe [at] gmail.com> >> wrote: >> > OK >> > >> > Good points I guess, and I suppose watch collectors should be no >> > different (but like I said, I hardly ever wear a watch, haven't since my >> > first cellphone that fit in my pocket). And while most folks can >> > recognize a Picasso or a Ferrari or a Rolex, I can honestly say a Patek >> > Phillipe does not rank in recognizability. It just doesn't, poor >> > marketing no question but there it is? Now that said its a handsome >> > looking watch, no question, but Its still only a watch... It lacks that >> > vroom vroom ness. >> > >> > I think PT Barnum sums up my feelings on a million dollar watch (and >> > those who would insure it for that...)... But if you get enough folks >> > all believing in the value of something then I guess I get left in the >> > minority, and won't go to those churches on Sunday even if they do have >> > the nicest biggest screen TV's... >> > >> > >> > >> > >> > Brian E. Buxton wrote: >> >> Problem is your looking at it as if it were only a watch. Or at a >> >> Picasso as only a painting. Or a $10,000 Hot Wheels as a kids toy. >> >> At that level it's an investment. Something rare and valuable that >> >> will appreciate. Something better than a stock 1. because it's >> >> insured and if destroyed, you will at least break even on it (or make >> >> $); 2. it's something you can enjoy and use while you own it; and 3. >> >> it's something that will be valued by others in the future and will >> >> continue to appreciate. So this is less sane that someone paying >> >> $150,000 for an F430 that you also put gas into, maintain, insure, >> >> store, AND sell 3 years later for $100,000? >> >> >> >> Brian >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> Mike Fleischer wrote: >> >>> But Why the hell? >> >>> >> >>> Its a bitty piece of jewelry? Christ are the uber-wealthy that bored? >> >>> Really? Seriously big time douchebag territory for someone who would >> >>> spend that kind of money on something so meaningless. >> >>> >> >>> This makes even less sense as people paying 1 million dollars for a >> >>> comic book, or 10 grand on a hotwheels car to me. Seriously insanity I >> >>> say! I am going to see if I can trade my Patek Phillipe replica for a >> >>> 308 kit car! Heck I may even try for an F40 kit car! >> >>> >> >>> Erik Nielsen wrote: >> >>> >> >>>> http://www.christies.com/LotFinder/lot_details.aspx?from=searchresults&intObjectID=5130651&sid=fa50265f-518f-4af0-bf1e-35e788fc3e21 >> >>>> >> >>>> That's not a typo, it's about 2 F40's in today's prices... >> >>>> >> >>>> >> >>>> On Sun, Feb 7, 2010 at 12:16 PM, Brian E. Buxton >> >>>> <BrianBuxton [at] buxtonmotorsports.com> wrote: >> >>>> >> >>>> >> >>>>> A lot of watches will hold their value much better than a Ferrari, and >> >>>>> won't break as often. So when it appreciates you can buy another >> >>>>> Ferrari, that has been depreciating! >> >>>>> >> >>>>> =) >> >>>>> >> >>>>> B >> >>>>> >> >>>>> >> >>>>> Mike Fleischer wrote: >> >>>>> >> >>>>> >> >>>>> >> >>>>>> Ah well, >> >>>>>> >> >>>>>> I can get you several of those (at least close enough to fool most)... >> >>>>>> I have one myself that I picked up in Shenzhen. Admittedly tougher to >> >>>>>> bring these into Europe (I am told the fines are quite large). But it >> >>>>>> wouldn't cost you a 308 either :) >> >>>>>> >> >>>>>> But I have to say anyone who wants to trade their sports car in for a >> >>>>>> watch (even if it were a Miata), is just not a car enthusiast. Sorry >> >>>>>> Erik. I never will understand the "more money than sense watches" >> >>>>>> any >> >>>>>> more than I get the whole Vertu business model. I see the appeal of a >> >>>>>> Ferrari, all of the ones I have driven have unique sounds and driving >> >>>>>> persona that makes you want to push it a bit harder everytime you get >> >>>>>> behind the wheel, and no question they look amazing just sitting >> >>>>>> still, >> >>>>>> but to exchange that experience for a piece of jewelry? Blasphemy I >> >>>>>> say! >> >>>>>> >> >>>>>> Mike >> >>>>>> >> >>>>>> >> >>>>>> >> >>>>>> >> >>>>>> >> >>>>>> >> >>>>> -- >> >>>>> >> >>>>> Brian E. Buxton, President >> >>>>> >> >>>>> >> >>>>> >> >>>>> Buxton Motorsports, Inc. <http://www.buxtonmotorsports.com> >> >>>>> >> >>>>> 301 North Royal Ave. >> >>>>> >> >>>>> Buxton Plaza >> >>>>> >> >>>>> Evansville, IN 47715-2866 >> >>>>> >> >>>>> (812) 476-2281 x 209 office >> >>>>> >> >>>>> (812) 760-5513 mobile >> >>>>> >> >>>>> >> >>>>> >> >>>>> Member ThaList.com <http://www.ThaList.com> >> >>>>> >> >>>>> >> >>>>> >> >>>>> President, Brian Buxton Enterprises, Inc. >> >>>>> <http://www.buxtonmotorsports.com/storage-transportation.php> >> >>>>> >> >>>>> Nationwide Enclosed Auto Transportation >> >>>>> >> >>>>> >> >>>>> >> >>>>> Founder & Past President >> >>>>> >> >>>>> SO. 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Buxton, President >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> Buxton Motorsports, Inc. <http://www.buxtonmotorsports.com> >> >> >> >> 301 North Royal Ave. >> >> >> >> Buxton Plaza >> >> >> >> Evansville, IN 47715-2866 >> >> >> >> (812) 476-2281 x 209 office >> >> >> >> (812) 760-5513 mobile >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> Member ThaList.com <http://www.ThaList.com> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> President, Brian Buxton Enterprises, Inc. >> >> <http://www.buxtonmotorsports.com/storage-transportation.php> >> >> >> >> Nationwide Enclosed Auto Transportation >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> Founder & Past President >> >> >> >> SO. IN Region PCA >> >> >> > >> > _________________________________________________________________ >> > To unsubscribe or modify your subscription options, please visit: >> > http://lists.ferrarilist.com/mailman/options/ferrari/judge4re%40gmail.com >> > >> > Sponsored by BooyahMedia.com >> > and F1 Headlines >> > http://www.F1Headlines.com/ >> > >> _________________________________________________________________ >> To unsubscribe or modify your subscription options, please visit: >> http://lists.ferrarilist.com/mailman/options/ferrari/philville%40dejazzd.com >> >> Sponsored by BooyahMedia.com >> and F1 Headlines >> http://www.F1Headlines.com/ > >
- Re: Need group wisdom on pricing for 2007 F430, (continued)
- Re: Need group wisdom on pricing for 2007 F430 Brian E. Buxton, February 7 2010
- Re: Need group wisdom on pricing for 2007 F430 Mike Fleischer, February 7 2010
- Re: Need group wisdom on pricing for 2007 F430 Erik Nielsen, February 7 2010
- Re: Need group wisdom on pricing for 2007 F430 philville, February 7 2010
- Re: Need group wisdom on pricing for 2007 F430 Erik Nielsen, February 7 2010
- Re: Need group wisdom on pricing for 2007 F430 Brian E. Buxton, February 7 2010
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