Value is so subjective. A vehicle that would bring $3K in Kansas will likely bring $8-9K on either coast. The bottom line is it's worth what someone is willing to pay for it. If the widget seller is happy with what they got out of it and the widget buyer is happy with what they paid it's a good deal.

Save a life, adopt a senior shelter pet.
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Name your dog Naked so you can walk Naked in the park.