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camarojoe has some of the coolest items for sale on e-bay. I look up his items for sale at least every other day. I just can't seem to win any of them though!

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Memerabilia is hot! That wisk broom is awsome,period!Joe has the best collection,bar none.There are so many great pieces related ,in many different ways, to the cars we collect.In many cases it can overshadow the cars, at least in my eyes.I found a nice leather Berger key Fob at the last Vette-Fest.Made my weekend!The broom would look great "parked" next to it.It is a sickness much worse than the cars.If you don't get it,you never will......More for us [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif[/img]

Steve

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Dang! I guess MOTOWN called it right about this post after a few remarks were said in fun, I have to say I thought about buying the broom myself, heck when has anyone ever seen one before?.

I thought when a fella added the smiley thing after a post we all were supposed see they are just jokeing around?.

Anyway I need to apoligize as well if indeed the former owner of the Broom was/is upset over the posts,Sorry. [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif[/img]

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I did receive another e mail from JOE and he has accepted my apology for the comments I made,so there will be no need for any further comments on this subject from me.He seems to be a very Nice Person and was just concerned about the comments made on his item he had for auction.So the last post I made about him not accepting my apology is here by retracted by me!
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Bobby [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif[/img][img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/flag.gif[/img]

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First of all, Joe knows memorabilia. His collection is one of the top 2-3 in the supercar world. I would not hestitate buying anything from him (Joe, Grossman emblem?). And, I understand why he was upset over the fake remark. In the same manner as having a collection of legit supercars and not wanting to be involved with clones/fakes, memorabilia is the same way. If it is thought that the Berger piece is fake, what does it say about the 100s of other items Joe has? There are numerous folks out there re-producing supercar related items, including emblems, decals, patches and even jackets. It is buyer beware when it comes to memorabilia. We could use more Joes out there who do their homework when buying and/or selling memorabilia.

As per the Berger broom, I was surprised that is was not sold the first day. I have not seen such an item from any of the supercar dealers. Items associated with the supercars are bringing top $$$. Authenic items are very much in demand, which is the reason for all of the knockoffs. And, the rarer the item, the more valuable. Autographed and/or personel are the most desired.

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Oh well, looks like the hot seat is open again - wires attached and all [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/naughty.gif[/img]

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By the way Marlin, the crushed Deuce was not green, it was Gobi Beige, guess the former owner couldnt stand the color so he sent it to the scrap yard! Now before you all jump on your high horse, I am just kidding! Actually, it was Cranberry Red. As for Joe and his wisk broom, Joe and I have done business together, I find his memoribilia collection no less important then the cars themselves. Most people buying a new car would toss the complementary items out, which makes that stuff actually rarer then the cars. What joe does is just another aspect of preserving this hobby. But, hey Joe, you managed to scoop up the baldwin brochures before the auction ended, which I was high bidder on, so now you are fair game for the wheelbarrow race with me on snapping this stuff up. If I win anything you really want you can have it at my cost, to me it is just the thrill of the chase and the good old American competitive nature we all have. Marlin, guys like you and I will always be in the Hot Seat in one way or another, that comes with the opinionated personalities we both have. This whole thing is so much like the years when we were all concerned about who had the coolest Tonka Trucks, and my dads car has four headlights and yours only has two!
Motown [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif[/img]

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I agree ...you two guys are rabble rousers and should be barred from discussing anything but whisk brooms.....period... [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/scholar.gif[/img]

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If you think car memorabilia is crazy, look at this epay ad ....
Vintage fishing lure starts at $9.00 bids up to over 31K.
I don't know if this is a joke or what.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...tem=2708468802

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Holy cow [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/shocked.gif[/img] I can see it coming now, clone fishing lures [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbsdown.gif[/img]

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Hey did Don Johnson own that lur. [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/no.gif[/img] [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif[/img]

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Bill, I think the record price for an antique fishing lure is around $135,000
Motown [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/eek.gif[/img]

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Bill, I think the record price for an antique fishing lure is around $135,000
Motown [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/eek.gif[/img]

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Kinda makes a ZL-1 sounds pretty cheap!
Peter

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Bill, I think the record price for an antique fishing lure is around $135,000
Motown [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/eek.gif[/img]

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Oops, guess I'm out of touch. Not that that's any surprise.....


All we had to do was get this in the right perspective. Now a ZL1 seems like a bargain, and a $200 whisk broom is chump change [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/haha.gif[/img]

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I don't think it is a joke,look at the bid history,numerous HIGH dollar bids.And I ain't SAYIN NOTHIN ELSE!!Do not want to get in any TROUBLE! LOL [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/no.gif[/img] [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/no.gif[/img] [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/no.gif[/img]

Bobby [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif[/img] [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/flag.gif[/img]

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You gotta get back on the horse and ride Bobby !!! No pain...no gain !!! [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif[/img]

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Ok, i will bite, I wonder if it is re-body??? [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/dunno.gif[/img] [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif[/img]

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Oh I will RIDE again but I will be very careful in how I word things in the future so not to hurt anyones feelings! I certainly did not intend for Joe to think I was saying his item was fake,or that he sold fake items.I do not know Joe, but just from the discussion we had via computer he seems like a very nice,and honest person.And seems that you guys that do know him speak very highly of him.I guess if I had at least went to the 4th grade [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif[/img] I could use a better choice of words and arrange them so not to hurt someones feelings!But I will be get in the saddle again.Thats what we Texans do best is RIDE [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif[/img]

Bobby [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif[/img]

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UH OH HERE YOU ALL GO AGAIN AND I CERTAINLY AIN'T GETTIN IN ON THIS ONE! [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/no.gif[/img] [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/no.gif[/img] [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/no.gif[/img]

Bobby [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/eek.gif[/img]

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typing is not the same as verbal expression [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/no.gif[/img] unfortunately it is takin in "text" differently either way !!! So heres to another great topic!!! and a BUNCH OF GUYS HAVIN SOME FUN!!!![img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif[/img]

2000 ARIENS SNOWTHROWER, 671 HUFFER, (WITH CURB FEELERS) [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif[/img]

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quote: "In the same manner as having a collection of legit supercars and not wanting to be involved with clones/fakes,..."
Geez Tom, I remember have a conversation with you back at the Camaro Nationals at Pigeon Forge. When I told you I was considering building a Yenko Clone, you said, "I've been thinking about building a clone, myself." When asked why, you said something like, "I got into this hobby because I like to drive them, but they're too valuable to cruise in regularly. If someone says it isn't real, I'll just say yeah, my real one is at home in the garage."

I guess attitudes change. Maybe if I had a real one, I'd feel the way you do....but I don't think so.

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HARK...did I hear the faint words of...........TRAILER QUEEN!!! [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/haha.gif[/img] no!!!!!!....SEE THIS IS MY POINT EXACTLY !!! BELCH OUT OF 1 END FART OUT THE OTHER!!!! IT STILL STINKS!! SO SOME IS BETTER >< ENJOY THE HOBBY!!! REMEMBER "YOU CAN"T TAKE IT WITH YOU"....besides youth and trechery still outlasts age and wisdom !!!!!!

P.S. YOU ALWAYS LIVE OUT LIFE!!! BUT....... LIFE WILL ALWAYS OUT LIVE YOU !!!!


426 HEMI CLUB CAR ( WITH N.O.S. TEE DASHBOARD) 12 BOLT POSI
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You are right, when I first became involved with this hobby, I did not have a problem with clones. But, as you say, I have had an attitude change. The reason. I thought magazines, promoters and musclecar enthusiasts would know the difference between real and fake. I was wrong.

Anytime a clone is pictured in a magazine, shown on a TV show or displayed at a car show, they are stealing from a real car and its owner. An owner who was willing to step up to the plate and purchase the real thing. This owner should not have to compete against someone who choose to go the cheaper route. I hear all of the time, I could not afford a real one, so I built a clone. Well, that is what makes the real ones so special and desirable. Their rarity and the price tag that goes with them. There are a lot of ways to enhance the looks/appeal of non-supercars without cloning. Pro-touring or adding vintage/era speed equipment are only a couple of ideas.

And by the way, as I was doing after the show in Pigeon Forge, I do drive my real supercar. Hopefully at SCR6 I will be there with 2. [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/3gears.gif[/img] No need for a clone.

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Tom,
I agree that any mag that treats a clone as a real Yenko is doing a disservice to the owners of real cars.
Anyone who knows anything about these cars can tell a real one from a clone. Are you really saying you are concerned about the casual observer? I think not. As I inferred from your post, it's about money.

As I analogized once before, the furniture store is full of 17th century style furniture. Buying a new dining room suite does not mean you are trying to pretend it is something it is not. It's just furniture!!! And the people who buy them are not fakers.

Next time I see you, I'll buy you a Bohemian Style beer [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif[/img]

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Naner Naner........ [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/haha.gif[/img]

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Way to go Charley! I didn't understand all of the broom bashing. Looks like a nice ornament to me. [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif[/img]

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A nice buy for sure Charley. [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img]
Looks good with the car too.
I would sell you one of my Rolls of NOS Berger Toilet paper,But I'd be afraid of the picture you'd show us. [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/blush.gif[/img]

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I had to buy it to shut you Guys up....Hmmm, about that TP..

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That little brush would have come in handy last week-end in LaHarpe! [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/3gears.gif[/img]

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Charley, that is a nice gesture to put the Berger Broom controversy to rest! But we're still waiting to see that chicken fly out of your butt like you said; and then you REALLY would need the NOS Berger toilet paper too ! [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/haha.gif[/img]