[C1] 1961 Corvette is going, going, gone...
09-03-2016, 03:38 PM
#101
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09-03-2016, 04:18 PM
#102
Melting Slicks
The answer is no...I had set a date when, if I wasn't paid, I would retrieve the car.
The initial contract was for 6 months and I was within my rights to do so. I conferred via PM with several individuals on here that have sold cars overseas and the timelines to get their money so I knew what would be out-of-bounds. Worst case I would have shown up for the car (which almost happened) and they would have either paid me or be explaining to the State Police where my stolen car was.
I'm pretty easy going -- until I'm not...
The initial contract was for 6 months and I was within my rights to do so. I conferred via PM with several individuals on here that have sold cars overseas and the timelines to get their money so I knew what would be out-of-bounds. Worst case I would have shown up for the car (which almost happened) and they would have either paid me or be explaining to the State Police where my stolen car was.
I'm pretty easy going -- until I'm not...
Would you ever consider doing business with them in the future?
09-03-2016, 04:58 PM
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Wow - just caught up on the epilogue of this..
I saw the thread kicking again and just assumed it was guys razzing Frankie about the sale some more...
Were you able to figure out how long the guy held the money for?
I'll ask the question everyone is thinking: Isn't it WORSE that you will have to see the car around now?
I saw the thread kicking again and just assumed it was guys razzing Frankie about the sale some more...
Were you able to figure out how long the guy held the money for?
I'll ask the question everyone is thinking: Isn't it WORSE that you will have to see the car around now?
09-03-2016, 05:02 PM
#105
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09-03-2016, 06:08 PM
#106
Race Director
Frankie - I'm curious of what transpires under the consignment. Did you sign over the title, give a bill of sale ? How did they transfer title and ownership to the buyer ?
09-03-2016, 06:56 PM
#107
Team Owner
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Different outfits have different practices. Just Toys held the original title sort of like Mecum's does. You sign a limited Power of Attorney that they can act on your behalf for the sale. They sell cars for owners all over the world, if they didn't do something like this the logistics of completing a sale would be a nightmare...
No Bill Of Sale involved.
The contract was very straight forward; at no time did I feel I wouldn't be able to legally force the issue for recovery of my stated money or to retrieve my car....(an attorney friend looked it over). Its just too bad they went down this duplicitous avenue and jaded me on an otherwise decent business experience.
No Bill Of Sale involved.
The contract was very straight forward; at no time did I feel I wouldn't be able to legally force the issue for recovery of my stated money or to retrieve my car....(an attorney friend looked it over). Its just too bad they went down this duplicitous avenue and jaded me on an otherwise decent business experience.
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09-03-2016, 10:08 PM
#108
Melting Slicks
Quote:
Originally Posted by phil2302 View Post
Easy going is the healthier approach.
Would you ever consider doing business with them in the future?
No pun intended, I thank you for the frank answers.
Would be nice if one of the principals of that business is a poster or lurker here reading this thread and he appreciates how sharing your experience can affect a small business.
Originally Posted by phil2302 View Post
Easy going is the healthier approach.
Would you ever consider doing business with them in the future?
No pun intended, I thank you for the frank answers.
Would be nice if one of the principals of that business is a poster or lurker here reading this thread and he appreciates how sharing your experience can affect a small business.
09-04-2016, 01:20 AM
#109
Race Director
yup, this!
09-04-2016, 06:36 AM
#110
Team Owner
Thread Starter
Wow - just caught up on the epilogue of this..
I saw the thread kicking again and just assumed it was guys razzing Frankie about the sale some more...
Were you able to figure out how long the guy held the money for?
I'll ask the question everyone is thinking: Isn't it WORSE that you will have to see the car around now?
I saw the thread kicking again and just assumed it was guys razzing Frankie about the sale some more...
Were you able to figure out how long the guy held the money for?
I'll ask the question everyone is thinking: Isn't it WORSE that you will have to see the car around now?
If I see the car around I'll be fine with it if the new owner is taking care of it. I would hate to see it go downhill as its just a great car and deserves proper maintenance. After all, the new owner's son taking automobile votech training from wmf62 (Bill) may be a good sign that that will be the case
09-04-2016, 10:34 AM
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Hey Frankie,
I've been following this thread, and then a sudden twist.
Glad to see you were able to get your money, but.....what a bunch of Azz Hats to do business like that!
Also, nice to see you list the firms name!
Now you have to follow up and give them a review on their site.
Pat
I've been following this thread, and then a sudden twist.
Glad to see you were able to get your money, but.....what a bunch of Azz Hats to do business like that!
Also, nice to see you list the firms name!
Now you have to follow up and give them a review on their site.
Pat