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I don't understand the logic
« on: April 09, 2020, 10:22:54 AM »
I find it humorous and disturbing that someone would give their hard earned cash for an item such as this. 

Really, someone wants a cancelled check?

https://www.ebay.com/itm/1966-SHELBY-AMERICAN-INC-CHECK-TO-HOLLEY-CARBURETOR-CO-LIKELY-FOR-LEMANS-CARBURE/362433982242?hash=item5462bfaf22:g:uDUAAOSw-cFbmFY8

Next they will be trying to sale his road rash undies for Corona Virus masks... LOL
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Re: I don't understand the logic
« Reply #1 on: April 09, 2020, 10:30:14 AM »
Its cool, but not $249 cool

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Re: I don't understand the logic
« Reply #2 on: April 09, 2020, 10:37:46 AM »
The seller must have worked at a bank or something, check out the other auctions, mind boggling.
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Re: I don't understand the logic
« Reply #3 on: April 09, 2020, 10:40:45 AM »
     It is cool, as is much of the memorabilia, but yeah, maybe not over two bills cool.  I especially like the reference of: "LIKELY FOR LEMANS CARBURETOR"; talk about trying to breathe some excitement into it!        ::)

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Re: I don't understand the logic
« Reply #4 on: April 09, 2020, 10:54:50 AM »
Maybe the cash wasn't particularly hard earned?

I admit I've paid too much for some items that I really wanted - my justification is I use money from other stuff that I've scored for super cheap at yard sales/flea markets/junk stores etc., and then been able to sell for decent profits

I have a pretty fair knowledge of vintage costume jewelry, Hot Wheels, comic books, toys and of course Shelby/Cougar/Ford Performance/Racing items.

Every once-in-a-while I'll stumble across something.

Not saying that's what's going on here, but thought I'd give another perspective.

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Re: I don't understand the logic
« Reply #5 on: April 09, 2020, 11:59:45 AM »
I know several of us have dealt with this clown over the years. I had to file with Paypal/Ebay over a purchase last year. This is what frustrates me about this hobby.  Always some arsehole trying to get rich.

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Re: I don't understand the logic
« Reply #6 on: April 09, 2020, 12:08:55 PM »
So if I purchase this gem.who in the “Shelby club” is going to “authenticate “ it for me??Will there be a COA??? Inquiring minds want to know!!! :P

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Re: I don't understand the logic
« Reply #7 on: April 09, 2020, 12:21:15 PM »
Carroll's Signature wasn't on it.....

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Re: I don't understand the logic
« Reply #8 on: April 09, 2020, 12:36:30 PM »
So if I purchase this gem.who in the “Shelby club” is going to “authenticate “ it for me??Will there be a COA??? Inquiring minds want to know!!! :P

Didn't the heads of SAAC loaned out some stuff and didn't get it all back or sold off a bunch of stuff including Canceled Checks a long time ago? I remember this topic way back when the Law Suit was starting up as the Canceled Checks was part of the Argument.

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Re: I don't understand the logic
« Reply #9 on: April 09, 2020, 01:39:29 PM »
no it was more like the canceled checks were given to the club / and others ...... then once $helby saw them selling on ebay he wanted them back . so he could sell them  but the toothpaste was out of the tube by then .
Some where some one is driving their collector car for the last time but they don't know it . Drive your car every time like it could be the last memory of it .

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Re: I don't understand the logic
« Reply #10 on: April 09, 2020, 07:28:54 PM »
Its cool, but not $249 cool
I wouldnt mind having the check, given my car's connection to James McLean, but I agree whole heartedly, for a nondescrpt check that might as well be for office supplies... or cans of Planters nuts
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Re: I don't understand the logic
« Reply #11 on: April 09, 2020, 09:58:53 PM »
At least it isn't from a notable vendor in NC, I hope. 8)

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Re: I don't understand the logic
« Reply #12 on: April 09, 2020, 10:14:40 PM »
At least it isn't from a notable vendor in NC, I hope. 8)
.     I suspect said North Carolinian is working on “discovering” a cache of valuable SA cancelled checks as we speak.....

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Re: I don't understand the logic
« Reply #13 on: April 09, 2020, 10:15:58 PM »
At least it isn't from a notable vendor in NC, I hope. 8)
.     I suspect said North Carolinian is working on “discovering” a cache of valuable SA cancelled checks as we speak.....
With FORD envelopes.

Given the 1966 date and the amount, and Ford/Shelby would be buying "in bulk", I suspect a check for over $11K in those days, was a lot of carbs.
« Last Edit: April 09, 2020, 10:18:32 PM by rhjanes »
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Re: I don't understand the logic
« Reply #14 on: April 11, 2020, 03:15:51 PM »
At least it isn't from a notable vendor in NC, I hope. 8)
.     I suspect said North Carolinian is working on “discovering” a cache of valuable SA cancelled checks as we speak.....
With FORD envelopes.

Given the 1966 date and the amount, and Ford/Shelby would be buying "in bulk", I suspect a check for over $11K in those days, was a lot of carbs.
It is only SHOWN with the Ford envelope. It doesn't come with it..LOL