Is it me...or is this a little high for an AM/FM radio? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**70cst** · 05-19-2009, 11:07 AM

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1970-...Q5fAccessories

This radio (model # 21TPP3) is at $344 with five days to go...and the AM doesn't work? To me that seems a tad high but maybe I don't fully understand the value of our radios.

big_al_71 · 05-19-2009, 11:22 AM

Some things I find ridiculous as far as pricing goes. You can get a very nice am/fm/cd/ipod ready for $100.00 kenwood or pioneer which is what i did..But of course to someone who does not want to cut the dash that radio might be worth hundreds....Who knows.

Bears63 · 05-19-2009, 11:25 AM

I might be able to understand going that high if it fully worked and the chrome was perfect. But that's just insane when the AM doesn't even function. Of course there are a lot of people who think that just because they got it on ebay they got a good deal.

Southern C10 · 05-19-2009, 11:27 AM

Hey 70cst.

If I had known these could bring that kind of money I would have traded you mine for those wheels.

**70cst** · 05-19-2009, 11:36 AM

Geeeeeeee.....and I would have traded....not. It is surprising me how much some of these radios bring. I agree with Bears63...if that was a restored radio then maybe.

Hey Southern C10...what wheels? Just kidding. They are safe and dry in my garage.

maddog1331 · 05-19-2009, 11:40 AM

Even IF everything worked well on it I can't see it being worth that much. But, I guess if folks are willing to put the bids on it, then it is worth that much to someone.

**leddzepp** · 05-19-2009, 11:50 AM

They are ridiculously over-priced. The technology is 40 yrs old no matter how you look at it. I have one completely re-built and you can't hear it once you start the truck.

CustomAuto Sound is made by Kenwood, and it rocks

Stock72c10 · 05-19-2009, 12:02 PM

I guess we will find out what it is worth in a few days when the auction closes. Isn't supply and demand great!

**leddzepp** · 05-19-2009, 12:16 PM

You think that is outrageous...look at Ebay auction number 350201021236. That is just flat out retarded. 70CST, I should have asked this much for those door sweeps I sold to you!

**70cst** · 05-19-2009, 01:04 PM

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Originally Posted by leddzepp

You think that is outrageous...look at Ebay auction number 350201021236. That is just flat out retarded. 70CST, I should have asked this much for those door sweeps I sold to you!

WOW!! $300 ?????? I'm speechless! Don't let the Site Vendors see those prices.

**leddzepp** · 05-19-2009, 01:24 PM

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Originally Posted by 70cst

WOW!! $300 ?????? I'm speechless! Don't let the Site Vendors see those prices.

The dude probably had a friend bid it up for him. I wouldn't be surprised to see them re-listed in a few days.

Elephanthead · 05-19-2009, 01:57 PM

The trick is you have a fake bidder bid a huge amount right after you put a low ball bid in. You then have the fake bidder retract his bid at the last minute, so you get it for the low ball price. People won't look at the item because it is over priced, so they won't bid. Ebay goes along with this, so you list with a higher reserve and or starting price and pay a higher listing fee. It could also be a Nigerian bidder trying the send me the extra money back scam.

**yote1234** · 05-19-2009, 02:01 PM

supply and demand!

69GMCLonghorn · 05-19-2009, 03:31 PM

Honestly, the Custom Auto Sound stereos are CRAP. The guts are Kenwood; the face and controls are CAS. On previous vehicles, I've had 2 amps go out on me, plus some "button" issues. The one I have now already has a burned out light and won't turn off because the switch went bad. It's 2 years old and I only drive the truck about 1500 miles a year.

**leddzepp** · 05-19-2009, 04:06 PM

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Originally Posted by 69GMCLonghorn

Honestly, the Custom Auto Sound stereos are CRAP. The guts are Kenwood; the face and controls are CAS. On previous vehicles, I've had 2 amps go out on me, plus some "button" issues. The one I have now already has a burned out light and won't turn off because the switch went bad. It's 2 years old and I only drive the truck about 1500 miles a year.

Honestly, I have had one for 4 years and it is GREAT. I drive my truck daily and put at least 20000 miles on it a year, volume always turned up.

69GMCLonghorn · 05-19-2009, 04:22 PM

I think CAS just hates me. I can hear it now, "Here he comes. Get the busted up reject radio boxed up and ready to go!"

Wait, what were we talking about? Oh yeah, overpriced stock radios. I think E-bay is getting the Barrett-Jackson Syndrome. It's old; it must be worth 6 figures... NOPE! Some things are junk, regardless of what the auctions might say!

**leddzepp** · 05-19-2009, 05:39 PM

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Originally Posted by 69GMCLonghorn

I think CAS just hates me. I can hear it now, "Here he comes. Get the busted up reject radio boxed up and ready to go!"

Wait, what were we talking about? Oh yeah, overpriced stock radios. I think E-bay is getting the Barrett-Jackson Syndrome. It's old; it must be worth 6 figures... NOPE! Some things are junk, regardless of what the auctions might say!

They must hate you and a lot of other folks here too. I hear a lot of people getting units that do not work. I guess I got the one good unit they made

If it's old it's gold...

**special-K** · 05-20-2009, 07:50 AM

I won`t buy another Custom Autosound unit.
I can`t believe this guy is only offering information "told" him by the previous owner.I wonder what the previous owner charged him?
Is it worth it?"It`s only worth what someone will pay"...right?well,two feel it`s worth over $300 according to their offers.
These radios are actually very good quality in proper working order.but,to me and what I need,they are only a face to look correct or at least fit.It was never uncommon to see a different radio in that whole.I always replaced with AM/FM/Cassette units.I`d use one of those as readily as a factory radio.If the truck didn`t come with one lisred on the SPID,why pay all that money.It`s not correct.Correctness is what drives factory options up in cost.I`d just take a dime a dozen AM to a rebuilder and have them do thier stuff.I can get AM/FM @ 180w along with CD/XM/MP3 ready and just look like an AM.I`ll just set my favorite 5 FM stations and roll with it.I just bought a GM-Delco AM/FM from something(who knows) for $60 shipped and will have that done up.My `72 has a car AM in it and that will get done-up all modern-tech.It says "Sonic" which I think was Olds.I also have an Alpine AM/FM/Cassette with component amp along with a matching cell phone that turns the radio down or pauses the tape when a call comes in.It`s analog.But,I`m sure I could have someone put the digital phone works in there so I can use it.That`s my plan,anyway.

Big J'72 GMC · 05-20-2009, 01:00 PM

that radio is now over $400 had to keep an eye on it

*MonteSS454* · 05-20-2009, 02:33 PM

Wish I had a few of those laying around

**70cst** · 05-20-2009, 02:42 PM

That’s amazing especially that the AM doesn't work.

red71c10 · 05-20-2009, 03:39 PM

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Originally Posted by 70cst

That’s amazing especially that the AM doesn't work.

Not to mention the fact that those radios aren't even stereo!!!

Beatcoaster · 05-20-2009, 06:27 PM

I wouldn't pay $10 for it, but that's just me!

68gmsee · 05-20-2009, 07:44 PM

Something about this radio doesn't seem right. Can't put a finger on it. Maybe it's the knobs, the rear connector or antenna hole???

**leddzepp** · 05-20-2009, 07:54 PM

The knobs are incorrect, the rear connector is correct, and there is no picture showing the antenna hole.

05-19-2009, 11:07 AM	#1
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,375	Is it me...or is this a little high for an AM/FM radio? http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1970-...Q5fAccessories This radio (model # 21TPP3) is at $344 with five days to go...and the AM doesn't work? To me that seems a tad high but maybe I don't fully understand the value of our radios. __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder! Last edited by 70cst; 05-19-2009 at 11:07 AM.

05-19-2009, 11:22 AM	#2
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: Is it me...or is this a little high for an AM/FM radio? Some things I find ridiculous as far as pricing goes. You can get a very nice am/fm/cd/ipod ready for $100.00 kenwood or pioneer which is what i did..But of course to someone who does not want to cut the dash that radio might be worth hundreds....Who knows. __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild

05-19-2009, 11:25 AM	#3
Bears63 ...just another truck junkie.. Join Date: May 2009 Location: Watertown, SD Posts: 698	Re: Is it me...or is this a little high for an AM/FM radio? I might be able to understand going that high if it fully worked and the chrome was perfect. But that's just insane when the AM doesn't even function. Of course there are a lot of people who think that just because they got it on ebay they got a good deal. __________________ Mike "Bear" Shea

05-19-2009, 11:27 AM	#4
Southern C10 Is it done yet? Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Whispering Pines, NC Posts: 826	Re: Is it me...or is this a little high for an AM/FM radio? Hey 70cst. If I had known these could bring that kind of money I would have traded you mine for those wheels. __________________ 1972 Chevy SWB New 383 Stroker/350 Turbo Some day i'll paint it John 3:16 MY BUILD THREAD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=398108

05-19-2009, 11:36 AM	#5
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,375	Re: Is it me...or is this a little high for an AM/FM radio? Geeeeeeee.....and I would have traded....not. It is surprising me how much some of these radios bring. I agree with Bears63...if that was a restored radio then maybe. Hey Southern C10...what wheels? Just kidding. They are safe and dry in my garage. __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder! Last edited by 70cst; 05-19-2009 at 11:37 AM.

05-19-2009, 11:40 AM	#6
maddog1331 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Somerset, KY Posts: 398	Re: Is it me...or is this a little high for an AM/FM radio? Even IF everything worked well on it I can't see it being worth that much. But, I guess if folks are willing to put the bids on it, then it is worth that much to someone.

05-19-2009, 11:50 AM	#7
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 20,076	Re: Is it me...or is this a little high for an AM/FM radio? They are ridiculously over-priced. The technology is 40 yrs old no matter how you look at it. I have one completely re-built and you can't hear it once you start the truck. CustomAuto Sound is made by Kenwood, and it rocks __________________ 1972 C/10 Cheyenne Super SWB. Restored, loaded, slammed. 1968 C/10 50th Anniversary LWB. Unrestored, stock, daily driver/work truck. RIP ElJay RIP 67ChevyRedneck RIP Grumpy Old Man RIP FleetsidePaul

05-19-2009, 12:02 PM	#8
Stock72c10 classic=of recognized value Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Wichita, KS Posts: 317	Re: Is it me...or is this a little high for an AM/FM radio? I guess we will find out what it is worth in a few days when the auction closes. Isn't supply and demand great! Last edited by Stock72c10; 05-19-2009 at 12:03 PM.

05-19-2009, 12:16 PM	#9
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 20,076	Re: Is it me...or is this a little high for an AM/FM radio? You think that is outrageous...look at Ebay auction number 350201021236. That is just flat out retarded. 70CST, I should have asked this much for those door sweeps I sold to you! __________________ 1972 C/10 Cheyenne Super SWB. Restored, loaded, slammed. 1968 C/10 50th Anniversary LWB. Unrestored, stock, daily driver/work truck. RIP ElJay RIP 67ChevyRedneck RIP Grumpy Old Man RIP FleetsidePaul Last edited by 70cst; 05-19-2009 at 01:04 PM.

05-19-2009, 01:57 PM	#12
Elephanthead Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Carmel, IN Posts: 187	Re: Is it me...or is this a little high for an AM/FM radio? The trick is you have a fake bidder bid a huge amount right after you put a low ball bid in. You then have the fake bidder retract his bid at the last minute, so you get it for the low ball price. People won't look at the item because it is over priced, so they won't bid. Ebay goes along with this, so you list with a higher reserve and or starting price and pay a higher listing fee. It could also be a Nigerian bidder trying the send me the extra money back scam.

05-19-2009, 02:01 PM	#13
yote1234 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Gold Canyon Arizona Posts: 4,424	Re: Is it me...or is this a little high for an AM/FM radio? supply and demand! __________________ 1971 K5 CST Blazer 1965 Chevelle Malibu 283 (sadly sold) 1968 Camaro 327 1968 Honda mini-trail z50a #377 1966 uh 1-D Huey

05-19-2009, 03:31 PM	#14
69GMCLonghorn Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Porter Ranch, CA Posts: 978	Re: Is it me...or is this a little high for an AM/FM radio? Honestly, the Custom Auto Sound stereos are CRAP. The guts are Kenwood; the face and controls are CAS. On previous vehicles, I've had 2 amps go out on me, plus some "button" issues. The one I have now already has a burned out light and won't turn off because the switch went bad. It's 2 years old and I only drive the truck about 1500 miles a year.

05-19-2009, 04:22 PM	#16
69GMCLonghorn Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Porter Ranch, CA Posts: 978	Re: Is it me...or is this a little high for an AM/FM radio? I think CAS just hates me. I can hear it now, "Here he comes. Get the busted up reject radio boxed up and ready to go!" Wait, what were we talking about? Oh yeah, overpriced stock radios. I think E-bay is getting the Barrett-Jackson Syndrome. It's old; it must be worth 6 figures... NOPE! Some things are junk, regardless of what the auctions might say!

05-20-2009, 07:50 AM	#18
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Is it me...or is this a little high for an AM/FM radio? I won`t buy another Custom Autosound unit. I can`t believe this guy is only offering information "told" him by the previous owner.I wonder what the previous owner charged him? Is it worth it?"It`s only worth what someone will pay"...right?well,two feel it`s worth over $300 according to their offers. These radios are actually very good quality in proper working order.but,to me and what I need,they are only a face to look correct or at least fit.It was never uncommon to see a different radio in that whole.I always replaced with AM/FM/Cassette units.I`d use one of those as readily as a factory radio.If the truck didn`t come with one lisred on the SPID,why pay all that money.It`s not correct.Correctness is what drives factory options up in cost.I`d just take a dime a dozen AM to a rebuilder and have them do thier stuff.I can get AM/FM @ 180w along with CD/XM/MP3 ready and just look like an AM.I`ll just set my favorite 5 FM stations and roll with it.I just bought a GM-Delco AM/FM from something(who knows) for $60 shipped and will have that done up.My `72 has a car AM in it and that will get done-up all modern-tech.It says "Sonic" which I think was Olds.I also have an Alpine AM/FM/Cassette with component amp along with a matching cell phone that turns the radio down or pauses the tape when a call comes in.It`s analog.But,I`m sure I could have someone put the digital phone works in there so I can use it.That`s my plan,anyway. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

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70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,375	Re: Is it me...or is this a little high for an AM/FM radio? That’s amazing especially that the AM doesn't work. __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder!

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