Cost to build Squarebody discussion using original parts

[moregrip]

I'm just curious what everyones opinion is on this one.........the rising cost of NOS parts and used parts. 5 years ago I remember shopping NOS parts on ebay thinking "man these prices are high"............but those prices don't hold a candle to what I'm seeing on ebay nowadays.

Alot of the guys I know or have known over the years started modding square bodies in the first place because the cost of modding 67-72 trucks was getting so high.

In my mind, yes absolutely, high quality NOS parts deserve a premium, even solid used parts but at what cost? I keep hearing about "guys in the middle east", what's that all about? what are your thoughts this? What has driven NOS and used parts to such high premiums?

Even searching my local Craigslist I'm seeing Squarbody parts prices exceeding 67-72 parts prices; has there been a shift in popularity?

Is it possible Squarebody parts are now overvalued?

I'm interested in hearing thoughts on both sides on this, I've been out of the mix for a few years and would like to understand what happened.
Maybe in the lifetime of modding trucks this is normal but I suspect the internet and it's worldwide reach has broadened the market and subsequently changed what I would consider more moderate pricing.

Hope to hear from you!