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Sun Aug 11 2013 07:08 PM
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Looking for a working eco air meter... PM me here please. Thanks!
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There are always a few on e-Bay for sale.
Dave GILL, Dave's Garage & Memorabilia, Inc.
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I saw a few there...what is normal price for them? I plan on using it actively in my shop so prefer pristine condition.
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$1500+ for a pristine restored one with a rebuilt/calibrated mechanism.
Dave GILL, Dave's Garage & Memorabilia, Inc.
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I have owned and restored over 300 of these meters. Take a look at my website: http://petrolianacollectibles.com/restored%20ecos.htmJack Sim
Author, 1st & 2nd editions of Gas Pump ID book, 3rd edition is now available at www.gaspumpbible.comAir Meter ID book also available
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Thanks, Dave!
Looking now, Jack.... thank you!
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Dave, You need to check Ebay again, unrestored wall mounts are selling for around $1000.00 and unrestored pedestal units are selling for around $1300+.
I quit buying them, I can't do what I do to them and make any money.
Jack Sim
Author, 1st & 2nd editions of Gas Pump ID book, 3rd edition is now available at www.gaspumpbible.comAir Meter ID book also available
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Jack, you are right...prices have gone up on these and they are worth more now.
Dave GILL, Dave's Garage & Memorabilia, Inc.
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The ECO prices went out of sight after that restored one sold for $6600.00.
Jack
Author, 1st & 2nd editions of Gas Pump ID book, 3rd edition is now available at www.gaspumpbible.comAir Meter ID book also available
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I have a restored one Ill be listing,, An eco islander
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In memory of DB 9/12/49 - 8/28/14
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What are these things going for these days?
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Was thinking it should at least bring $2800? Is that too far out of line?
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Pictured is an ECO Islander, the prices we were discussing above are for the ECO 97 & 98.
As for "what are these things going for" depends on, do they work; quality of restoration; are they complete, the shipping cost, etc.
I have a set price on the ones I sell because I stand behind the units I sell.
What if someone says "It was working when we took it off the wall, but we never checked it"? What are you going to do if it doesn't work? Everyone wants the air meters to work. I even have a 1926 meter that works.
Jack Sim
Last edited by Jack Sim; Sun Aug 18 2013 03:38 PM.
Author, 1st & 2nd editions of Gas Pump ID book, 3rd edition is now available at www.gaspumpbible.comAir Meter ID book also available
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