FWIW I don't disagree, those are high resale prices...if they're not shill bids. And they appear to be legit. That said, neither even approaches the meth lab seller's auctions - you know, the guy out in the desert listing OEM
for drug-addled prices.
It all boils down to condition. If those chromed parts are usable as-is, there's a huge savings on chrome plating. If the headlight ears & lower covers are in blast & paint condition, there's no bodywork...a cost savings and potentially a huge benefit for someone lacking body repair skills. And, if the lower fork legs are free of road rash, they're worth a premium, if only for ease of restoration.
Make no mistake, this looks like a gamble to me. If the chrome is anything other than near-perfect, and/or the fork legs have hidden flaws, someone's likely going to be disappointed.
The bottom line remains the same however. No one's holding a gun to your head, forcing you to bid.
