I've been a semi-regular at the Sun Valley Pick-Your-Parts and the others (including Willington and Anaheim) for more than 20 years. Gone are the days when there were 2 rows of Pintos, 5 or six first gen Mustangs, etc,etc. Just 4 years ago I picked up 2 T-5s for $70 each. The last time I went to Sun Valley on a 1/2 price day I was shocked at the check out window at the prices (I had not been in a couple of years). In the old days, if you bought a rear end, you paid one price. Now you pay for the axles, backing plates, brake cylinders, and BRAKE PADS no matter however trashed. In defense of their "free enterprise system", they are dealing with the socialist republic of California CARB regulations and no doubt have skyrocketing liability insurance rates. Even with the higher prices, there was no shortage of people lining up to get in or at the checkout windows. Welcome to the new business model. I'm just glad I was able to get most of what I needed for my 3 old cars before their prices really went up big time. They still make sense for the little knic-knac parts that don't make it on Evil-bay so I'm glad I still have the option.
71HANTO