Why is this so expensive?

nlopitziii · May 21, 2017

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Honda-08P61-MCS-100-PAD-TANK/272669728786?_trksid=p2045573.c100033.m2042&_trkparms=aid=111001&algo=REC.SEED&ao=1&asc=20131017132637&meid=e371b55d575d4cac98ad5a01abe47531&pid=100033&rk=2&rkt=8&sd=272116992701

This is a plain jane tank pad. They want close to $80 for a rubber pad?

I don't understand why.

I know there are cheaper ones but I just do not like the tribal cut looking ones, or the fake carbon fiber ones as they really do not match my personality.

Any thoughts?

:bl13:

Igofar · May 21, 2017

nlopitziii said:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Honda-08P61-MCS-100-PAD-TANK/272669728786?_trksid=p2045573.c100033.m2042&_trkparms=aid=111001&algo=REC.SEED&ao=1&asc=20131017132637&meid=e371b55d575d4cac98ad5a01abe47531&pid=100033&rk=2&rkt=8&sd=272116992701

This is a plain jane tank pad. They want close to $80 for a rubber pad? I don't understand why.

I know there are cheaper ones but I just do not like the tribal cut looking ones, or the fake carbon fiber ones as they really do not match my personality.

Any thoughts?

I'll mail you one that I never got around to installing on my bike, for $50 dollars, plus the cost of a padded envelope and shipping costs.
Igofar

Dave.David · May 21, 2017

$80 to $105 and covers all of lower half of tank.
http://www.mag-knight.com/honda_gallery.htm

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Upt' North · May 21, 2017

Try CMSNL on the interthingymegig, 33.5 Euros for genuine Honda.
Bargain?
Upt'North

jettawreck · May 21, 2017

That is nuts. I bought a complete leather Pan European labeled Bagster tank cover and the leather tank bag in perfect condition for $75.

ST Gui · May 21, 2017

Honda has to represent. I'd prefer to use some kind of tough clear film.

Blrfl · May 21, 2017

Basic capitalism:

1. Discover you have a discontinued and therefore hard-to-find item in stock.

2. Price it as high as you think someone who wants one will be willing to pay.

3. Profit.

--Mark

SMSW · May 21, 2017

If you put something on ebay with a low price, it will sell, and you have no hope of increasing the price. Price it high, and if someone does not lust after your item enough, you can always list it lower later. Ultimately, it is only worth what someone will pay you for it. Sooner or later he will find a sucker. Or not.

nlopitziii · May 21, 2017

Igofar said:
I'll mail you one that I never got around to installing on my bike, for $50 dollars, plus the cost of a padded envelope and shipping costs.
Igofar

That sounds good to me. Do you have a pic of the item?

dduelin · May 21, 2017

I put one of those on my ST1300 about 10 years and 150,000 miles ago. It still looks great and has not weathered or lifted. It has been worth every bit of the $50 or so I paid for it.

Igofar · May 23, 2017

nlopitziii said:
That sounds good to me. Do you have a pic of the item?

Photos sent to your cell number.

SupraSabre · May 23, 2017

Blrfl said:
Basic capitalism:

1. Discover you have a discontinued and therefore hard-to-find item in stock.

2. Price it as high as you think someone who wants one will be willing to pay.

3. Profit.

--Mark

Partzilla:

PAD, TANK 08P61-MCS-100 $64.95 PART OBSOLETE

Yep, does it every time!

Trapperdog · May 23, 2017

Tank pad for the Police models 08p61-Mcs-800 is only $55 at partzilla. Anyone know the difference?
side pads for the P model are $68 apiece though

SupraSabre · May 23, 2017

Trapperdog said:
Tank pad for the Police models 08p61-Mcs-800 is only $55 at partzilla. Anyone know the difference?
side pads for the P model are $68 apiece though

HAHA! if you go to the 2015 ST1300P "Fuel Tank, you see:
PAD, TANK 08P61-MCS-800 Orig Price:$68.52 Partzilla Price:$55.09

If you go to accessories (which 2015 doesn't show)
2012 PAD, TANK 08P61-MCS-100 $64.95 PART OBSOLETE

It also looks like you can buy the individual lower deflector pieces, but not as a "kit"! $97+ for the large sections and $55 for the deflector maintenance covers.

Igofar · May 23, 2017

White courtesy phone to the rescue :call:
He'll have a new one headed his direction in the mail tomorrow.

Why is this so expensive?

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