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By all means sell it on eBay, if you're so inclined. Personally I would get the broken casting fixed properly, and then advertise the top stating that the one casting has been repaired properly and not cobbled. Put a reserve on the item to prevent its being sold for peanuts rather than at market value ($2000 +). These things do not sell cheap, particularly when the swing arm and mounting brackets are included. And, all new pins and hardware kits for the frames are available as a kit from several TBird suppliers. Another way to sell it is to possibly consign the top with a swap meet retailer who specializes in TBird parts. With a little bit of work someone will want to buy it for what it is worth.
I'm not at all surprised that AM tried to purchase the item and at a low price. Profits are made in the buying, not the selling. Their offer tells you that there is a strong market for your top, as many 55-57 small birds were sold with hard tops, that many new owners of these cars have found to be less desireable than the soft top. Good Luck!
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