best time of year to sell a convertible?
11-18-2017, 08:15 AM
#1
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best time of year to sell a convertible?
spring?
aren't a lot of buyers dreaming and searching the web while cooped up indoors during the winter?
I certainly see sales occurring year round
ideally, would you list in late winter as people are thinking about the coming spring? Feb? March?
how much does timing really matter?
C3 prices seem to me a little soft right now
thoughts?
aren't a lot of buyers dreaming and searching the web while cooped up indoors during the winter?
I certainly see sales occurring year round
ideally, would you list in late winter as people are thinking about the coming spring? Feb? March?
how much does timing really matter?
C3 prices seem to me a little soft right now
thoughts?
11-18-2017, 08:38 AM
#2
Burning Brakes
i dont think it matters anymore. your looking for a buyer whose prolly not looking at it as an everyday car, unless you happen to be in NC. 
so...put it on the market when your ready. and make sure you know what price you want, cause buyers want it for nothing. be ready to deal, imho.
so...put it on the market when your ready. and make sure you know what price you want, cause buyers want it for nothing. be ready to deal, imho.
11-18-2017, 08:47 AM
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If you were talking about a daily driver, it might make a little difference, but I don't think it has much effect on the collector car market.
First off, if you're buying a Corvette at this time of year, and you live somewhere that gets winter weather, you're not expecting to be using it much anyway. The shows and cruises are over, and the days are shorter, so other than maybe a quick Sunday afternoon ride, how often do most people drive a Corvette in the winter.
Also, with the internet, eBay, craigslist, etc, you're not selling to someone just in your geographic area anymore. You may live in Upstate New York, but your potential buyer, might be living in Miami.
I think the market generally gets a little soft, November through January. People have different priorities around Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years, and are often watching their money in January, as they recover from the holidays. I think this year, you might have some people waiting to see what the idiots in Washington do with the tax laws too.
First off, if you're buying a Corvette at this time of year, and you live somewhere that gets winter weather, you're not expecting to be using it much anyway. The shows and cruises are over, and the days are shorter, so other than maybe a quick Sunday afternoon ride, how often do most people drive a Corvette in the winter.
Also, with the internet, eBay, craigslist, etc, you're not selling to someone just in your geographic area anymore. You may live in Upstate New York, but your potential buyer, might be living in Miami.
I think the market generally gets a little soft, November through January. People have different priorities around Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years, and are often watching their money in January, as they recover from the holidays. I think this year, you might have some people waiting to see what the idiots in Washington do with the tax laws too.
11-18-2017, 11:57 AM
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11-18-2017, 12:25 PM
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If you were talking about a daily driver, it might make a little difference, but I don't think it has much effect on the collector car market.
First off, if you're buying a Corvette at this time of year, and you live somewhere that gets winter weather, you're not expecting to be using it much anyway. The shows and cruises are over, and the days are shorter, so other than maybe a quick Sunday afternoon ride, how often do most people drive a Corvette in the winter.
Also, with the internet, eBay, craigslist, etc, you're not selling to someone just in your geographic area anymore. You may live in Upstate New York, but your potential buyer, might be living in Miami.
I think the market generally gets a little soft, November through January. People have different priorities around Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years, and are often watching their money in January, as they recover from the holidays. I think this year, you might have some people waiting to see what the idiots in Washington do with the tax laws too.
First off, if you're buying a Corvette at this time of year, and you live somewhere that gets winter weather, you're not expecting to be using it much anyway. The shows and cruises are over, and the days are shorter, so other than maybe a quick Sunday afternoon ride, how often do most people drive a Corvette in the winter.
Also, with the internet, eBay, craigslist, etc, you're not selling to someone just in your geographic area anymore. You may live in Upstate New York, but your potential buyer, might be living in Miami.
I think the market generally gets a little soft, November through January. People have different priorities around Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years, and are often watching their money in January, as they recover from the holidays. I think this year, you might have some people waiting to see what the idiots in Washington do with the tax laws too.
11-18-2017, 12:32 PM
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I don’t believe it matters at all. I bought my last 2 C3 convertibles in February and November because 1 was exactly what I was looking for and 1 was a nice deal on a nice car. The last one I sold was in winter because the buyer wanted that year in that color.
11-19-2017, 08:24 AM
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We bought a convertible in early March (not a Corvette), and drove it home in 30 degree weather with the top down. It started to snow lightly, and people were yelling at us from the sidewalk. So the buyers are out there, whatever the season.
I'm sure Lionel Hutz would agree, the right time to sell is right now.
I'm sure Lionel Hutz would agree, the right time to sell is right now.
11-19-2017, 07:02 PM
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I bought my '75 convertible and drove it from South Carolina to Cincinnati on Christmas eve. I had been looking for the right car and right price for years. The time to buy is when you find it.