they are out there, and you need to grab them while you can. Here's why:-
About 12 years back I put an ad in the local free newspaper, and a bloke phoned me up to tell me that his neighbour "had a few spares for sale", and could I call on him to have a look.
I duly turned up, and the old boys council flat was literally crammed with spares such as a Tv 200 frame; an SX200 frame; panelwork for both scooters; a TV175 s3 engine; numerous (and I do mean numerous) sidepanels; headsets; legshields; running boards; carbs etc etc etc......
The old boy knew what they were worth then (I think he was asking for £900 all in and he wouldn't split), and at that time due to other commitments , I couldn't justify the expense, so I didn't bother.
18 months ago I was in his area, and I called on him just to see if the stuff was still there.
He told me that he han't sold it......................................................................................................................but "Age Concern" had been in about 6 months earlier and had binned the lot
The flat was a lot tidier
We live and learn
Chris