whysub
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One rule i work to, if the advert is written in stupid language, avoid, it's probably an idiot selling it Likewise, a few cars I have bought (and were really good) had minimal information on the ad. Been pleasantly surprised. I also learnt a valuable lesson. I was after a VW T5 and saw one with the exact spec i wanted, and at a really good price, the ad was very detailed honest, but it was 260 miles away. The seller was happy for me to see it so we agreed a time and if it was what I wanted I would put a deposit on it. The morning I was going up to see it, he rings me to say he had sold it. I was somewhat peeved at that time, but later I saw he got an offer for it, and took it rather than wait for me, someone who "might" buy it. Money in the hand is best, which i now appreciare. |
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Sellers,please don't put
"first to see will buy"
No problem ill give you £50.00.
Take you time with adverts ,use the spell checker.
Nice photos really help!!
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slomoshun
Part of things
Going forward one nut and bolt at a time
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Make sure the mot certificate is with the car.
Lost it mate you can get a replacement for a tenner which is true but you can go and get the mot after purchase to find it full of advisories you werent made aware of prior to purchase
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Traction and horsepower is nearing perfection
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The one that always makes me scream is 'No MOT, number plate worth £1500' or 'Been stood for xxxx years but will need minimal work to pass MOT easily'.
And then the buyers who bring the mate that 'knows a lot about these cars because he has owned a few'
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Make sure the mot certificate is with the car. Lost it mate you can get a replacement for a tenner which is true but you can go and get the mot after purchase to find it full of advisories you werent made aware of prior to purchase You can look that up on line, there is no need to pay for replacement tickets anymore. |
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omegod
Part of things
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I don't bother waiting in any more after several ridculous wasters, I now say ring me when you are 30 mins away and i'll be there! no call.... I just get on with my day and am generally not inconvenienced
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slomoshun
Part of things
Going forward one nut and bolt at a time
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Feb 20, 2015 18:35:34 GMT
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The genuine buyer turns up mostly on time.
Have listened to some right verbal waffle from people who are ex rally drivers and experts and thats potential buyers as for sellers the stuff some spout not realising they are talking to people in the know.
I never contradict any of them its not worth the effort because they actually believe their own b/s.
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Traction and horsepower is nearing perfection
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Feb 20, 2015 20:00:13 GMT
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I always put lots of info and detail in my ads, whether ebay or anywhere else! I always check spelling and grammar and am still usually inundated with silly questions from plonkers who've not read the ad. i've come to the conclusion that most folk don't read more than the first 3 lines, possibly an attention span deficit!
My tip, keep the text brief but use lots of good quality pics, then you can answer sensible questions and ignore the stupid ones!
Steve
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I've had several jobs working as a professional salesman selling all sorts from fork lift trucks to £250k pick and place machines so I can usually smell a chancer like a fart in a car.
I recently sold my Del Sol, cracking little car but with 170k miles. The buyer could see the car had been maintained, started on the button, oil was clean, drove tight and where there were any slight issues I pointed them out and gave them a true price to fix, stops any 'I want £100 off for that mate' bull****. Buyer travelled 70 miles, already had insurance quotes and turned out to be a retro head, he also has a classic Mini. Within an hour a deal was done. That's how it should be done.
The previous 'buyer' was the complete opposite. Chap in his late 50s, turned up with his wife who had a face like a smacked a$$. Went on and on about the mileage despite the car cold started on the button, felt nice and tight and had a massive history file. He even commented how well it drove and how easily it started from cold with no smoke etc. Went away 'to think about it'. Knew it was a no sale there and then, game over. But no, the bloke calls back, several times, asking the same questions over and over and harping on about the mileage. I still tell the missus this bloke will never buy the car, mostly because of his missus' reaction when he came to view the car. Then he rings again, and wants to come back and view the car again 'Friday afternoon'. I waited from midday and at 7pm basically wrote him off. I received a text message Saturday evening saying he didn't want the car as the mileage was too high. What a foxhole! My gut feeling from the start was this guy won't buy it, mainly as his missus looked like she made the decisions and didn't even look at the car. That's fair enough, but to keep calling and setting up appointments you have no intention to keep is just rude.
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quackshot
Posted a lot
...friggin' cars...
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Random stuff does happen though... I had a call from a 'cockney geeeza' asking about my Subaru for sale. Obviously I was expecting this kinda thing and he gave the ol' phrase "yeah mate, get paid on friday so if you still have it on the weekend I'll come get it". This was on Monday and kinda annoyed me because surely if you wanted to view a car you would wait until you have the money to spend?! Anyway he calls on Wednesday asking if I am free, he got paid early and wants to come and see it. Also if I could make sure it has a full tank of fuel. I said I was free and would do my best to get it to the fuel station.... but as i thought he was a time waster I didn't bother. He arrived on time, took one look at the car (didn't even sit in it) and said "Yep, I'll take it". Handed me a wad of cash and... I proceeded to show him the rest of the car thoroughly before he drove away happily. Didn't barter, perfect sale. Unlike almost every other car I've sold in my life! The car in question, despite not being a retro, one of my favourite cars I've owned.  |
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I normally do ok selling stuff but got the chance of a cheap Rover 25 streetwise (nice I know) just before Christmas. It was tested till the end of Febuary. I had to put a new exhaust on it and fix the window. Did that in 24 hours and advertised it for £695. First "buyer" came said she loved it but would I MOT it. I explained for the full asking price I would. She agreed and said she would come back in 2 days (should have took a deposit but because I'm a soft so and so I didnt). Spent £120 on the MOT as it needed a couple of bits and bobs and what happens? I get a text from her husband saying she's been out and bought something else!! Killer!!
The next buyer arrives and after being told on the phone 3 times there was no history with the car other than the recent work and that I was told the belts had been done in the last 12 months there was no evidence of this so presume otherwise, he still turned up wasted an hour of my time to say "it's got no history mate. I can smell the steam coming out it needs a head gasket". It definitely didn't need a HG (although I know good old rovers love them).
Last buyer to view was a trader. Was 3 hours late (car was at work so I had to wait around when everything was locked up) but he stayed in touch but came knew what he was buying paid cash a took it away ended up being a 5 minuite deal!!! So frustrating.
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