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Old 05-03-2011, 12:13 PM
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Default 997 CS2 Lobster Claw Wheels - What are they worth?

I have a set of 997 C2S 19" Lobster claw wheels for a narrow body car.
I'm thinking about putting these up on Craigslist. What is the going rate for a set of these wheels and colored center caps in very good used condition?

2- 19x8 +57
2- 19x11 +67

Any suggestions welcomed.

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Old 05-03-2011, 12:15 PM
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I got 50 bucks apiece for mine at Champion when I bought my wheels. They had a stack in the back about 10' tall. Probably 200 of em.
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Since I have been looking for wheels recently, I can let you know what I have found (price each):

OEM new from Porsche: >$800
Unused OEM but not new: ~$500
Used OEM: <$400 depending on condition, as low as $100 if they have some damage (curb rash, scratches etc)
New non-OEM (copies): ~$250
For what it's worth, there seems to be an abundance of 19" wheels out there for the 997. Finding 18" was quite a challenge!
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Six months ago sets of 4 used lobsters in good condition were going for $1000-1200 , but it sounds like prices may have dropped even more since then.
Old 05-03-2011, 05:29 PM
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Originally Posted by points
I got 50 bucks apiece for mine at Champion when I bought my wheels. They had a stack in the back about 10' tall. Probably 200 of em.
I'd love to get a set at that price. Do you have contact information for Champion? Are you referring to Champion Porsche?
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$400 for used OEM wheels!!! Where do I find that deal!! Love to get an extra set of wheels to throw on track tires!
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Originally Posted by cbzzoom
Six months ago sets of 4 used lobsters in good condition were going for $1000-1200 , but it sounds like prices may have dropped even more since then.
That wasn't my experience. I tried selling mine a year ago and couldn't get $900 despite being in very good condition. I decided to keep and put back on car whenever I sell it. Lately I've seen asking prices in the $750 range. Don't know what they're actually getting.
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Craziness.
On Ebay they are in the $1500-1700 range.
Where are they listed for $750?
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Originally Posted by ELUSIVE
Craziness.
On Ebay they are in the $1500-1700 range.
Where are they listed for $750?
I've seen them on 6speed classifieds for $750 lately.
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Is that $750 for only the wheels without tires and sensors ?

I paid around $2300 to $2400 for a set in mint condition with pilot sports and tire pressure sensors about 5 months ago ... This included the shipping too (probably about $200)
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OP-Go with what they are listing for on Ebay and/or CL. If they sell-great; otherwise you can lower the price. I'm going to sell my set as soon as the tires are worn out. Best.
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Originally Posted by ELUSIVE
Craziness.
On Ebay they are in the $1500-1700 range.
Where are they listed for $750?

Agreed. I've seen them go as high as $1800 on Ebay. Anything priced under a grand is normally a track set. At $750, they're beat up.
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750 on 6speed was for my OEM NB set, sold recently. A little rash on the fronts, straight and clean otherwise, worn PS2s mounted. I let them go for what I thought was cheap money because they were taking up space in my garage for quite a while; the seller seemed happy with the price.
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Originally Posted by Kuhan
Since I have been looking for wheels recently, I can let you know what I have found (price each):

OEM new from Porsche: >$800
Unused OEM but not new: ~$500
Used OEM: <$400 depending on condition, as low as $100 if they have some damage (curb rash, scratches etc)
New non-OEM (copies): ~$250
For what it's worth, there seems to be an abundance of 19" wheels out there for the 997. Finding 18" was quite a challenge!
Price point:
Paid $1000 for 18" Carrera III's (NB, 8" & 10" wide) with serviceable PS2's. This included TPMS (worth easy $3/400 bucks.). My car has TPMS and I'd hate to run an error message all the time!



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