Parts Trend - What's with the asinine Pricing?

[Hotrodpaul]

I have noticed the same trend, original GM parts at ridiculous asking prices. I would focus on what the parts are selling for. Since 2003, when I began purchasing these parts, there has always been a premium on rare NOS, or excellent condition take off parts or parts from HP cars, especially solid lifter varieties. I do have an issue with parts hoarders purchasing these parts at reasonable prices with the intention of re-selling them at double, triple, or more just to make money, as I think it dirties up the hobby for the everyday restorer who can't afford these insane prices, who actually have the car for these parts. With that being said, I have purchased rare parts at good prices just to stash away, knowing I will probably need them later, but not to sell. Some of this craziness may be due to trying to obtain a 1000pt restoration for the car show circuit and the owner is willing to pay whatever it takes to have the car win. Anyway, I love the hobby, just not the prices of the parts.

my $.02

Paul