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Classic American Car Parts: A Pickers Guide to Buying & Selling Paperback – January 18, 2012

4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 8 ratings

Are you an amateur or part time classic car parts dealer? Ever wonder how the professional parts dealers "make it" in this tough economy? Whether you are a collector, or you sell classic car parts in your spare time, CLASSIC AMERICAN CAR PARTS will teach you the tricks and methods used by professional dealers. From GM to FORD to CHRYSLER, even AMC, this book will teach you what to buy, how to find it, and how to get the best deal. This book will also teach you how to market and sell your parts for maximum profit. These are the secret tricks the pros use. Published for the first time, much of this information has never been offered to the public before.

You will learn about:

Dealer strategies for part time or full time dealers.

What types of parts to buy and which parts to avoid. This book contains a value gauge of engines, transmissions and car parts in general for classic Chevy, Buick, Oldsmobile, Pontiac, Cadillac, Ford, Lincoln, Mercury, Chrysler, Dodge, Plymouth, Rambler and more.

How to determine value and marketability. You don't need a value guide if you know how to use Google and E-bay.

How to understand part numbers, cast numbers, date codes. Which books contain the best information.

How to judge quality, and what makes certain parts worth more than others.

How to find buyable and profitable classic cars and parts by cleaning out garages, buying out estates, and going to public auctions.

How to "wheel & deal" at swap meets, public auctions or in the seller's driveway. These are the secret tricks and strategies the dealers use to get the best deal. Learn how to expose a seller's weaknesses and exploit it for the best deal.

How to beat the other dealers to a "good buy" without getting a "punch in the nose".

How to maximize profit by "parting out" junk classic cars. Learn how to make 500% to 2000% profit.

Why parts "interchange" is so important and where to find that information.

How to market and sell your parts at swap meets. Learn how to "read" your customer's mind and make the sale.

How to market and sell your parts on E-bay. Create listings that maximize profit and minimize customer disappointment.

How to run a successful E-bay classic car parts business. How and when to pack. Where to get free packing supplies. How to ship. How to give excellent customer service for 100% positive feedback. How to handle complaints and returns.

How to manage your parts business as a full time occupation. From taxes to managing inventory and capital, this book covers it all.

The value of the information in this book is well worth the cover price.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Outskirts Press (January 18, 2012)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 92 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1432784633
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1432784638
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 8 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.25 x 0.19 x 11 inches
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Customers find the book an enjoyable read that keeps their interest throughout. They appreciate the behind-the-scenes look at the company's operations.

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Book condition is great! Just as described and it looks like new. I have an entrepreneurship in my country where I bought a huge lot of american classic car parts a few years ago. I really hope this book helps me to boost my business and be able to sell those parts worldwide. I’d love to meet the author one day…
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  • Reviewed in the United States on September 9, 2023
    Book condition is great! Just as described and it looks like new. I have an entrepreneurship in my country where I bought a huge lot of american classic car parts a few years ago. I really hope this book helps me to boost my business and be able to sell those parts worldwide. I’d love to meet the author one day…
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    Reviewed in the United States on September 9, 2023
    Book condition is great! Just as described and it looks like new. I have an entrepreneurship in my country where I bought a huge lot of american classic car parts a few years ago. I really hope this book helps me to boost my business and be able to sell those parts worldwide. I’d love to meet the author one day…
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  • Reviewed in the United States on May 13, 2013
    Meaty and down to earth, this is one guy's take on the business of selling parts. If you've ever shopped on ebay for old car parts and wondered if you could make a living at it yourself, this is an interesting, behind the scenes look. The author should consider doing some trading for a proofreader if he plans on publishing again, but still, there's lots of content here and worth the read.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on December 18, 2012
    The author does a great job. The material covers enough to get you started as a personal or business buyer. The flip side is that with a number of people trying to make money it has become extremely difficult to find cars that you can make money from. I think the author may have figured that out as well and hence wrote the book. I say that becasue he does provide detail that could help set you up as a competitor. He does not hold back. One othe thing is he offers soem very good basic business advice. Dave Ramsey couldn't have said it better.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on November 23, 2015
    Great book. I actually met the author by purchasing an engine from him. I can tell you, this dude is honestly living what he has written in this book. Sometimes I have concerns with the honestly or truthfulness of author. Like I said, this is legit.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on October 20, 2012
    A great book if you want to deal in used car parts. Very well written with current up todate information.
  • Reviewed in the United States on March 2, 2012
    This book is filled with so much information. It kept my interest in every chapter. This book proves you can be a success if you do something you like. Good job Dave!
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    Reviewed in Canada on July 2, 2014
    Definite helpful material resides within this Kindle purchase. Wish there was more on various tactics for E-Bay ads.
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