Aftere three weeks I would start looking again Just MHO
So, what should I do?
Burning Brakes
Joined: Jan 2007
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From: Hawaii
Sellers WANT to SELL! (Makes sense - right?) Deal should have been consumated within the week. Something happened: He died/sick/got into an accident/etc.; emergency in the family; cold feet; found someone who made him a better offer. However, three weeks is way too long.
I HATE people who can not spare 2 minutes in their life and do not have the courtsy to pick up the phone and explain what happened.
Move on! If he calls you back and you're still interested - NEGOTIATE a better deal!!!
I HATE people who can not spare 2 minutes in their life and do not have the courtsy to pick up the phone and explain what happened.
Move on! If he calls you back and you're still interested - NEGOTIATE a better deal!!!
Race Director
Joined: Jan 2006
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From: Not on either liberal coast.
It's possible the seller has changed his mind or has been out of town. It might be the exact car you wanted, but it wasn't meant to be.
Maybe you should leave one last message that you'll assume he's changed his mind if he doesn't contact you within x days?
I made an agreement to buy my car locally with a handshake. The seller wouldn't take my deposit. He said if I didn't come back the next weekend with the funds, he'd put it back up for sale. He had it on EBAY with no reserve and didn't really understand what that meant. He was an Italian immigrant with two other beautiful Corvettes.
The seven days between that handshake and the following weekend when I had his certified check was a long time. The drive home was worth it though...
Maybe you should leave one last message that you'll assume he's changed his mind if he doesn't contact you within x days?
I made an agreement to buy my car locally with a handshake. The seller wouldn't take my deposit. He said if I didn't come back the next weekend with the funds, he'd put it back up for sale. He had it on EBAY with no reserve and didn't really understand what that meant. He was an Italian immigrant with two other beautiful Corvettes.
The seven days between that handshake and the following weekend when I had his certified check was a long time. The drive home was worth it though...
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Pro
Joined: Aug 2007
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From: Florida
Sellers WANT to SELL! (Makes sense - right?) Deal should have been consumated within the week. Something happened: He died/sick/got into an accident/etc.; emergency in the family; cold feet; found someone who made him a better offer. However, three weeks is way too long.
I HATE people who can not spare 2 minutes in their life and do not have the courtsy to pick up the phone and explain what happened.
Move on! If he calls you back and you're still interested - NEGOTIATE a better deal!!!
I HATE people who can not spare 2 minutes in their life and do not have the courtsy to pick up the phone and explain what happened.
Move on! If he calls you back and you're still interested - NEGOTIATE a better deal!!!
Your absolutely right.....I mean Im not upset or anything. But like you said, I would just like a phone call or something, just to let me know whats going on.
thanx for the responses! I guess I will continue on my search!
Racer
Joined: Feb 2008
Posts: 452
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From: Woodstock Ontario
I believe things happen for good reasons. That car was not meant to be; there's a better one waiting for you somewhere. He did you a favor.
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Last edited by Wheelboyo; May 3, 2008 at 06:50 PM.
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No, I still havent heard back from him......I mean its not really a big deal. But I think it would be common courtesy to at least make an attempt to get a hold of me and let me know whats going on with the vette. I hope someone would have more integrity than that. I have seen the vette sitting outside, where he keeps it, so I'm assuming it's not sold.