Anybody Need A $200 Wisk Broom?
 

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...category=10076

This is the point where the whole thing gets ridiculous, memoribilia is a neat thing, but a $200 Berger wisk broom? whats next, $300 ice scrapers? I bought my first car, a big block SS Chevelle for $200! Somebody give me some Tylenol. [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/eek.gif[/img] [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/confused.gif[/img] [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/eek.gif[/img] [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/confused.gif[/img]

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Hey, if you had $100k Berger COPO car, what's another $200 to help brush out the carpet? Better buy it now, it might be back on EBAY at $300 soon! Best of luck BB!

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The memorabilia is actually more fun than the cars ! Man would I love to find stuff from V V Cook or Jack Head Chevrolet...I found some stuff from Orange County International Raceway a year ago to go along with one of my cars and boy did I have to pay up for the license plate frame...Tylenol won't work !!!

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Marlin, I guess you are off the hook as for having a $200 broom, the Deuce dont have carpet! LOL!
Motown [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif[/img]

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Hey, those rubber mats still need brushin, but I'd need a Nankivell broom - anyone??

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Marlin,
What's a Nankivell "Tribute" broom worth? [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/naughty.gif[/img]

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Let the bidding begin!
Motown [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/naughty.gif[/img]

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$2.00 [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/no.gif[/img]

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$5.00 [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/naughty.gif[/img]

Motown

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199.99

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Damn, It started out as a joke! Now I'm taking orders!!! [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/no.gif[/img]

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(bid retracted) [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif[/img]

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Oh, No; negative feedback! [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbsdown.gif[/img]

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Belair62
I've been following your little taglines like Popcorn wagon, 1911 Fruitgum etc. Did you know there was a 1971 Pinto Stage III in real life built by Tasca Ford or Larsen Ford. It was a turbocharged little beast. They also sold Stage I and Stage II versions. They were white with black stripes not unlike Motions.

Does this mean the joke is now on you?

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Not at all Dave...mine is a Motion Phase 3 !!!!!! with power windows. [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/3gears.gif[/img]

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The Berger Wisk Broom is a Re-Body. [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/haha.gif[/img]

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Mr70, I think you are right as far as a Re-Body, Look How perfect the bristles are, [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif[/img]

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Looks like a little broom like that would be very easy to duplicate!! with a little work.I wouldn't mind making some for that price if I could sell them.A good engraver and walah!! [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/naughty.gif[/img] [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/naughty.gif[/img]

Bobby

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Bobby, Bobby.... Havent we all had enough grief over rebodys and clones? I would hate to see the thread that would develop over clone memoribilia! LOL!
Motown [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/haha.gif[/img]

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I would hate to see it also,I am just saying that the broom looks pretty new to me!of course it could be the real thing.Look how many Nickey clickers keep popping up on Ebay,I would bet most are reproductions!I just don't think there would be that many real clickers left around.Look at all tha decals,etc.So why not a whisk boom,looks like a quick qay to make a couple of dollars!Of course I was just KIDDING about me making some but I bet there are some out there that have thought of it!Any engraver could do the work ,any body can get a few brooms made if you know where to look,just like the caps,pens,etc.Of course I am curious as to how much the broom gets to.
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Bobby [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/flag.gif[/img]

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The wisk broom that everyone is making such a big fuss is currently being sold by the person that at EVERY reunion brings without question the largest memorabilia display. I am sure that it is a real item. To my knowledge he has never sold a piece of memorabilia at the reunion. He has in his collection more than enough rare items to buy most any Supercar. I just don't get all the negitive comments. [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif[/img]...BKH

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What's the big deal? Again, if you own a $100k COPO car, what's another $200 bucks for a dealer issued broom to display with it? If you have a Yenko sold car, then you should buy some Yenko issued perfume sets and hair coverings! The memorabilia goes with the hobby and cars, prices as well [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif[/img]

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I collect memorabilia also and I can tell you that making a reproduction is not as easy as it looks. You can make something close but to duplicate it exactly to fool an educated collector is no easy task. You can't go back in time to get the same materials used 20 + years ago, original tooling marks are different then new, the paper is different, the printing may be different. Even something as simple as a tee shirt will have a different label or material. To make a few Nickey clickers will cost you many more times then the originals sell for unless you order them in large lot size then you will never sell them all. Just like with the cars you need to do your homework when buying memorabilia. IMO

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I agree with Brian...it's the real deal and if I had a car from that dealer it would be in the mail already...memorabilia is fast disappearing and some folks could care less about collecting it ..... others like to show their cars with cool stuff displayed next to it...I have been searching for a long long time for anything related to V V Cook or Jack Head Chevrolet and haven't found anything yet.

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So, who has the Nankivell broom - out of the closet!

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I agree Brian. I've picked up a few items from Joey, ALL without disappointment. He's a true enthusiast and very knowledgable. I'm just tryin' to out-wait him on the Berger broom, and that ain't gonna happen. I've told him that "I'll have my way with him someday", but I'm not holding my breath. Here's to you Joe: [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif[/img]

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I received an e mail from Joe the seller and I guess he is upset with me about the comments I made on the broom.I never said in my post it was not real.I did say it looked very new and I also said it could be the real thing,and I still think it looks new, and that could be because it was well preserved and never used! butI still believe it would not be that hard to duplicate items like the broom,Nickey clickers,decals,and a host of othe Items.I e mailed Joe back being the man I am, and apologized to him about the comments I made about the broom if he felt I stated that it was a FAKE.I never said his broom was a fake,someone else made the comment it was a rebody.Hell I know the rebody thing was a joke and I think it all started as a joke,just as the previous post on the darn thing, and so was my post until I made the comments about things like this being easily to duplicate,and I still stick to my theory they would not be that hard to duplicate.Hell if someone can make a Clone Yenko,Ls6,Z28,and others and most people can not even tell it is a clone,don't you think you could make a damn broom.Someone made a comment about a reproduction not being identical to a real one,no it would not be identical there would be some differences I am sure,but would you have seen enough real items or have one right there to compare it to,probably not.Hell if things could be made identical the US treasury would have a hell of a time trying to determine bogus bills.So to all members of the Super Car Site and to Joe the seller of the broom,I apologize to you all if you felt that in my comments I said the Broom was FAKE,I certainly did not ever say it was FAKE and am not saying that now.Seems you guys know the seller personally and vouch for his memobilia and thats great,sounds like he works hard to get the real items,and I think he is providing a good service to collectors for finding and offering the items for sale.I also told Joe I hope he gets $400.00 for the darn thing,and as Forest Gump says,thats all I have to say about that!

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

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Ah!!! Nice to see someone else in the hotseat for a change [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img]

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I don't think there is a hot seat for Bobby,you have to admit..guys who collect memorabilia along with cars have an extra disease !!!.....and Marlin....yours had wires connected to it ! [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/naughty.gif[/img]

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Not if Joey was selling it to me [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/haha.gif[/img]

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NO COMMENTS,seems every time I open my mouth I get in trouble so I ain't SAYIN NOTHIN!! [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/no.gif[/img] [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif[/img]

Bobby [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif[/img] [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/flag.gif[/img] [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/3gears.gif[/img]

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I meant the hotseat had wires attached !!! Old Sparky was the seats name !

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I still aint SAYIN NOTHIN [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/no.gif[/img]

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

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I can't believe Marlin starts all this stuff ! [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/naughty.gif[/img]

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I ain't SAYIN NOTHIN!!

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

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My comment was made towards a current topic on this website,not meant to offend.Just trying a Little levity on this B/B as we are into our Cabin Fever period and most seem to be a lil more on edge then usual.
I see the Broom auction has ended with the "Buy it Now" of $200.00.
Maybe this thread helped achieve that. [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img]

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Geez guys, everybody take a valium! I started this thread as a joke and as my amazement at the prices of stuff in our hobby. With $2200 steering wheels, $3200 distributors, and $300,000 cars, $200 was a good buy on the broom. My point was one of amazment. Can you imagine the look on Mr Berger's face if he were to see that auction? I also had an off line discussion with the seller and we worked things out fine after he realized I was not picking on his broom, merely making an observation on the hobby as a whole. By the way Marlin, cute remark about the Hot Seat!
Motown [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif[/img]

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That darn Marlin [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/naughty.gif[/img]

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Even after all my apology's in personal e mail to the seller Joe and to the members of this Site Joe is still pi$$&# at me for what I said,I received another e mail from him that was still pretty negative.It all started as a joke!If someone can't see that, they have Eye Doctors!Did I say in my post Joe sold FAKE items!did I say the broom was FAKE!Did I say Joe makes FAKE items!I did say it looked very new!(AND IT DOES LOOK NEW AND SOMEONE ELSE ALSO POINTED OUT HOW NICE THE BRISTLES WERE AND THEY ARE IN FACT NICE)did I not say it is WAS PROBABLY REAL!If someone can't understand what is printed then why even read.My post did in fact imply that there are FAKE items out there on the market!My post did in fact imply some people would make FAKE items to sell!My post did say that in MY OPINION some of the items would not be that difficult to make! AND I STAND BY WHAT I SAID!My comment as to me making FAKE items was a JOKE!At least I am man enough to offer an APOLOGY for what I said,if someone in fact feels I implied the broom was FAKE,if it is not accepted then so be it!I ain't SAYIN NOTHIN ELSE! as Porky Pig says THATS ALL FOLKS!

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

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I'm lovin this one!
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