Big price for twin carbs

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Big price for twin carbs

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:? Why are these worth so much? they have not even reached the reserve price yet!! :shock:
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/280816350066 ... 500wt_1361
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Because they have the magic word in the title and description................. Works :P
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Re: Big price for twin carbs

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A set of H4's went for £820 the other week!
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In this condition, I'd be surprised if they went for much more. A brand new set is ~ £1000 so it's not far off the mark.
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Re: Big price for twin carbs

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Crazy :!: Especially considering they are not the correct carb's to be ST also float chamber has been welded. :shock: :? A fool and his money.
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You can never assume the bids are genuine on Ebay, it's absolutely rife with shill bidding so I wouldn't draw too many conclusions.
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A similar set on this website www.min-e-bitz.co.uk for only £350. ;)
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Re: Big price for twin carbs

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Amazingly £450 is not that bad a price for a manky set of H4's nowadays. As has been pointed out above, a new set from Burlen is getting on for a grand. I reckon its safe to assume that the do not have 30° float chambers though.
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