Using Simpson's as a bench mark is a good idea if you are making an insurance claim. It is NOT a good idea if you are trying to get an accurate market value.
My friend, Bob Simpson operates a business and has to cover overhead; ergo, he has indirect costs that factor into the prices he asks. He is a great guy and I have done a load of business with him, but his price list is not an accurate reflection of the market. As a rule of thumb, I would multiply Bob's prices by .85 to get a feeling for market value.
FWIW, Bob is one of my *PREFERRED* dealers.
Tom A
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