posted on January 22, 2006 11:17:03 AM
I am getting ready to sell a vehicle and was tossing around the idea of eBay motors, can comments on it?
Ron
"I'm so depressed. My doctor refused to write me a
prescription for Viagra. He said it would be like putting
a new flagpole on a condemned building."
posted on January 22, 2006 12:14:40 PM
I have a good friend that has sold 6 medium and heavy duty trucks on ebay motors and on everyone he got thousands more than he would have gotten if he had sold it localy. He has also sold a couple of Harley Davidson motor cycles on ebay motors and he was alway's happy with the final price.
The whole key to selling vehicles on ebay motors is pictures, pictures, pictures and a very detailed description. If there is the slightest scratch, mention it.
Just another white mouse in the ebay maze looking for some cheese. --- Mike
posted on January 22, 2006 12:19:13 PM
I have also seen pages and pages of recent model cars not meeting reserves,we are not talking Kia or Chevy,we are talking Honda Accord and Toyota Camry
/ lets all stop whining !! /
posted on January 22, 2006 01:52:32 PM
Depends on the vehicle. I have had good luck selling 3 old cars from the 60's on eBay and they did very well. If you just want to sell the tired family sedan try local venues 1st. Ebay motors shoppers appear to be shopping for antique / collector cars, vehicles that are not easily found where they live, or something really nice really cheap!
posted on January 22, 2006 02:27:07 PM
yeah,something really nice ,really cheap,I wont mind getting a Rolls Royce,thats something nice and now lets make it cheap.
/ lets all stop whining !! /
posted on January 22, 2006 07:53:01 PM
Thanks for the replies, as I suspected not a good idea, it is a pickup truck, good condition but not really old or collectible.
Thanks again.
Ron
"I'm so depressed. My doctor refused to write me a
prescription for Viagra. He said it would be like putting
a new flagpole on a condemned building."
posted on January 22, 2006 09:34:51 PM
Ron, I don't know if I'd be so quick to jettison the idea.
I have a 1994 Saturn SC2 I need to dispose of as part of my Get-It-Outta-Here project. There's a 1995 that's gotten 25 bids so far -- and it's certainly not a collectible car.
Link is way too long to post here but the auction number is 4606234037.
posted on January 22, 2006 10:06:32 PM
Three years ago, I bought a 1995 Volvo across country on eBay motors. Very positive experience for both me and the seller. Regional prices vary so much that eBay makes sense - tends to even the playing field for both buyer and seller.
posted on January 23, 2006 07:32:24 AM
well ain't that something--I was looking to get a new truck and was wondering if it would be safe to buy one on ebay--and was about to post a message until i found this one.
enjoy the day!
Billyne
"If you always do what you always did, you will always get what you always got"
--Jackie "Moms" Mabley (1894-1975)
posted on January 23, 2006 01:37:37 PM
Selling on Ebay Motors was good for me.
I sold 4 antique Cars, Pick up truck and also sold newer cars like 1995 VW, 1990 Buick, All the cars I sold I was happy with the ending price, but I suggest you start your price where you would feel comfortable if only one person bids and wins.
If the car needs to be shipped that's not a problem you can make all the arrangements over the phone with the shipping co.
People came from other states to pick up the cars that I sold so it was easy. And let them know if they are picking the car up you need cash on pickup, or cert. Bank Check, but don't mention cash in your listing.
posted on January 25, 2006 12:30:04 PM
Our sales department here insists on listing on ebay motors. But, time after time, they get burned. The deadbeat rate for autos is over 80%. That means they lose $40 right off the top on 80% not to mention another $40 for FVF's plus any listing upgrades that are not refundable. You will find that every bottom feeder will place bids on your truck just for the sake of bidding. You can save yourself a lot of money and anguish.
You will be much better off listing on autotrader.com or carsoup.com
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