Ebay scam?
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Melting Slicks
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Ebay scam?
A friend has expressed interest in a C1 or C2 and sent this ad to me. Seems pretty low to me based on my limited experience - thoughts?
https://www.ebay.com/itm/1966-Chevro...hbSnj8&vxp=mtr
https://www.ebay.com/itm/1966-Chevro...hbSnj8&vxp=mtr
Le Mans Master
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A friend has expressed interest in a C1 or C2 and sent this ad to me. Seems pretty low to me based on my limited experience - thoughts?
https://www.ebay.com/itm/1966-Chevro...hbSnj8&vxp=mtr
https://www.ebay.com/itm/1966-Chevro...hbSnj8&vxp=mtr
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A friend has expressed interest in a C1 or C2 and sent this ad to me. Seems pretty low to me based on my limited experience - thoughts?
https://www.ebay.com/itm/1966-Chevrolet-Corvette/153166772159?hash=item23a97377bf:g:l1wAA OSw3ChbSnj8&vxp=mtr
https://www.ebay.com/itm/1966-Chevrolet-Corvette/153166772159?hash=item23a97377bf:g:l1wAA OSw3ChbSnj8&vxp=mtr
Last edited by mike coletta; Sep 5, 2018 at 01:24 PM.
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I called on this one and the guy seems legit. The paint needs work. The chips shown are only part of the issue. There is some crazing and cracking (not sure if they impact the body). For this price, I would fly out and pick it up, either driving it home or to a safe location for shipping. You almost can’t go wrong.
Melting Slicks
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Nobody I know would do it but I guess ome are naive enough to bid and pay with out seeing the car in person.
Its not a scam if you can win the bid but go look, inspect, check papers etc BEFORE paying.
Its not a scam if you can win the bid but go look, inspect, check papers etc BEFORE paying.
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I wouldn't pay $37k for it, the wheels, tires,and flares look ridiculous. But, if you like it, buy it, that is why it is priced the way it is.
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I live in the area where the seller says he is from. I have never seen this car, and I see ALOT of midyears here. If someone wants me to put eyes on it, send me a PM, but it depends on my work schedule....
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If the birdcage is good and the title/bill of sale is okay, I think that the price is good even if it was originally a small block and it needs a frame.
YMMV
It's not a steal at 37K, but I think it's fair.
YMMV
It's not a steal at 37K, but I think it's fair.
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Wrong motor, paint, flares, body lines. The guy sure is not giving the car away. Go ahead and hit the buy button. If you change your mind and do not want to see it or have it checked out, you can always back out of deal. That's eBay's new policy on car buying. We aim to please.
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If legit, it is the right car for someone. Lots of road rash and all of that, but for that price there is little downside. Don't have to worry about experiencing door dings at the local mall with this one. Drive it and have fun. Like someone mentioned, frame and birdcage have to be ruled out before purchase. Back in the 60s, believe it or not, this was deemed a cool car with those flares. You would have paid "up" for that work.
Last edited by Dan Hampton; Sep 5, 2018 at 05:22 PM.
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Just looking over the pictures, the BIN price seems right about where it should be. All sorts of mods, odd wheels, weird color that’s all scraped up. If someone likes it, that’s fine, but I would not think “scam” here. Price looks appropriate to me.
