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[cobram at juno.com]

William Magliocco <magliocc at rocketmail.com> writes:
> The "Rare" factor is only _part_ of the equation.
> 
> Have you been paying attention to how badly the US
> dollar has been trading against the Euro?

Yes, and I've also noticed ALOT more price gauging from Audi than from
it's Teutonic cousin Mercedes.  Prices for most Mercedes parts I've
bought lately are at the same level as in the past,or cheaper.  Most
dealer bought parts are cheaper than WorldPac prices.

The POS ignition assembly I bought for $52 a few months ago is now $75
from the Audi dealer.  
The rear glass I priced out for a Mercyless Benz wagon 6 months ago for
$575 was delivered to me last week (crack got out of hand..explosively)
for $235. ($15 CHEAPER than the junk yard, BTW.)

If it wasn't for the resources like Chris Semple at Force 5 I would have
jumped the 5 ring ship a couple of times, I'd still have a small fleet,
but alot smaller than it is now. ;-)

BCNU,
http://www.geocities.com/cobramsri/