I am so darn frustrated
Safety Car
Joined: Mar 2002
Posts: 4,366
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From: Las Vegas NV
Originally Posted by Kara
I have had my 76 vette on ebay twice. Each time someone bought it. Well the first time, the guy was like, oh I cant afford it. Well this next time the COP comes, he is hte one who bought it this round. He had his flashlight and I MEAN HE PICKED the car APART. for 6K what do you expect, it is not PERFECT. He tried to get the car for nothing. He was like you have my number if you want to go lower for the car. I was like NO. I am so upset. He insulted me and my car so bad. I felt 2 inches tall. I am so sick of dealing with people. I mean he literally expected a 100 percent restored perfect car for 6 thousand dollars!! I am so upset right now
BTW this car is a number matching original car! Runs great! Had rear end problems. He didnt like the paintjob I had on the car! He said it looked crappy. Man he was a monster
BTW this car is a number matching original car! Runs great! Had rear end problems. He didnt like the paintjob I had on the car! He said it looked crappy. Man he was a monster
Safety Car
Joined: Mar 2002
Posts: 4,366
Likes: 7
From: Las Vegas NV
Originally Posted by Kara
I have had my 76 vette on ebay twice. Each time someone bought it. Well the first time, the guy was like, oh I cant afford it. Well this next time the COP comes, he is hte one who bought it this round. He had his flashlight and I MEAN HE PICKED the car APART. for 6K what do you expect, it is not PERFECT. He tried to get the car for nothing. He was like you have my number if you want to go lower for the car. I was like NO. I am so upset. He insulted me and my car so bad. I felt 2 inches tall. I am so sick of dealing with people. I mean he literally expected a 100 percent restored perfect car for 6 thousand dollars!! I am so upset right now
BTW this car is a number matching original car! Runs great! Had rear end problems. He didnt like the paintjob I had on the car! He said it looked crappy. Man he was a monster
BTW this car is a number matching original car! Runs great! Had rear end problems. He didnt like the paintjob I had on the car! He said it looked crappy. Man he was a monster
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Drifting
Joined: Dec 2002
Posts: 1,325
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From: Tx
Well I decided to keep it. I was just wanting space in the garage. That guy was like you have my number if you want to come down. I showed DETAILED pics of the car. The car is gorgeous. It is a matching number car. I think I was asking to cheap on it. Thanks for all the replies, yall make me feel better
Burning Brakes
Joined: Oct 2004
Posts: 1,038
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From: Grants Pass Oregon
Cops?
We don't need no stinking badges.........I'd realy like to back you up, I pack Iron , in plane view..........I'd love some snot nosed punk cop to try and F ck with my car....oh wait I mean your car...LOL I can get into it! 
Racer
Joined: May 2003
Posts: 477
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From: KS
Originally Posted by codestar7
We don't need no stinking badges.........I'd realy like to back you up, I pack Iron , in plane view..........I'd love some snot nosed punk cop to try and F ck with my car....oh wait I mean your car...LOL I can get into it!
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Drifting
Joined: Dec 2002
Posts: 1,325
Likes: 0
From: Tx
Originally Posted by codestar7
We don't need no stinking badges.........I'd realy like to back you up, I pack Iron , in plane view..........I'd love some snot nosed punk cop to try and F ck with my car....oh wait I mean your car...LOL I can get into it!
Instructor
Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 163
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From: Newington CT
I have had nothing but good luck on Ebay so far. I guess I'm the exception, huh?
I bought a really nice BMW 528i a couple years ago, the seller was great, and I looked at the car in person before bidding. Sold a Toyota Camry around the same time; kid flew in from Chicago to see some freinds and picked up the car...painless. And then I got my '78 Vette a couple weeks ago on Ebay for $7K.
I think you're OK if you follow a couple rules:
1) Buying - Don't bid on anything that is too far away to look at in person, unless you have them take it to a shop of your choice near them for an inspection. Ask a ton of questions. If it's misrepresented, it's not your fault.
2) Selling - Include as much detail as possible so the people know what they are getting into, both good and bad. When I sold my Camry I had macro shots of the paint flaws. I actually think it helps, as long as nothing major is wrong with the car. You come across as honest. You may want to have it inspected and post the inspection report.
3) Selling - Leave the most vile, horrid and scathing feedback for deadbeats. But wait until after the leave you feedback for your grace in understanding of their situation
4) Include in your listing that the bidder must have a certain feedback rating before bidding. It won't stop them from bidding all the time, but you can ignore them.
Just my 2 cents on Ebay Motors.
-Corky
I bought a really nice BMW 528i a couple years ago, the seller was great, and I looked at the car in person before bidding. Sold a Toyota Camry around the same time; kid flew in from Chicago to see some freinds and picked up the car...painless. And then I got my '78 Vette a couple weeks ago on Ebay for $7K.
I think you're OK if you follow a couple rules:
1) Buying - Don't bid on anything that is too far away to look at in person, unless you have them take it to a shop of your choice near them for an inspection. Ask a ton of questions. If it's misrepresented, it's not your fault.
2) Selling - Include as much detail as possible so the people know what they are getting into, both good and bad. When I sold my Camry I had macro shots of the paint flaws. I actually think it helps, as long as nothing major is wrong with the car. You come across as honest. You may want to have it inspected and post the inspection report.
3) Selling - Leave the most vile, horrid and scathing feedback for deadbeats. But wait until after the leave you feedback for your grace in understanding of their situation
4) Include in your listing that the bidder must have a certain feedback rating before bidding. It won't stop them from bidding all the time, but you can ignore them.
Just my 2 cents on Ebay Motors.
-Corky
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