Don't know the value...in fact, the last 69 dipstick I sold last year to a member here for $30 including shipping. That stick belonged to the not so nice appearing 69...and have not been able to get rid of since. Should have researched what fair market value. My bad.

No where in that statement does it state you did it as a favor for a friend. Matter of fact it flat out states you should have researched fair market value first. So it doesn't sound like you were even doing as a friendly gesture. I simply used your sale price in comparison to mine to show I wasn't trying to get it for nothing. Bottom line is anyone else with one will now have some sort of guideline as to what at least I am willing to pay. Shipping a core turbo 400 Trans all the way to California seem like a both a waste of time and money. I offered what I felt was a fair price for a hard to find part. I am not trying to take the good stuff and leave the crap. I am trying to secure the part I need at a fair price. Your entitled to your opinion however, and they are your parts so you can do with them as you please. Personally I don't see how I "disrespected" you by illustrating using facts derived from your own comment that I felt I was not being either unfair nor was I trying to get it for free. But to each his own. You have made it very clear your not willing to sell the dipstick tube alone and that is fine. I wish you the best of luck with your sale. as I am sure someone with a 400 Firebird that needs a PX turbo 400 will be very happy and excited to pay your asking price. I however have no need for a Transmission so I will not be interested in it as a package. I do appreciate you taking the time to look and also sending a pic. If nothing else We have a very good reference for comparison thanks to your diligence and hard work.