I bought one car on eBay: a 1973 Mercedes 450SL as an "all year" present
for my wife (one present for our anniversary, Christmas, Valentines day, her
birthday, etc.) I charged it to 2 credit cards, as the seller was a
Collectable Car Dealer. Put a deposit ($500, IIRC) down at the close of the
auction and did the rest in person when we picked up the car.
Unfortunately, I don't think this will help you out, unless you have the
ability to process credit cards!
--
Jim Sencindiver
B382100451/TAC 448
http://www.tigersunited.com/car_show/sencindiver_j/default.asp
On Thu, Aug 12, 2010 at 12:28 PM, <mcdangerous@verizon.net> wrote:
> Hi. I've sold a few cars on eBay. Please take what I say only as simple
> advice not as a guarantee. I would suggest you be excessively cautious
> with
> payments and use a high degree of common sense and cynicism. First, only
> accept wire transfer or certified checks. Cashier's checks only mean that
> the
> funds were available at the time the check was written, and don't prevent
> the
> buyer from emptying the account after that. Second, counterfeit certified
> checks and cashier's checks are out there and are so good that the bank
> won't
> even catch them until they go through the processing centers and come up as
> bogus. By then, about a week later, the car can be in the hands of the
> dishonest buyer (gone for you) and the bank will actually come after you
> for
> the money. This means you will be out of both the car and the money. When
> I
> sell a car, I always go to the issuing bank with the buyer to get cash. I
> ask
> the teller to verify the veracity of the check first. When I have the cash
> in
> my pocket at the bank, I hand over the title and keys. It's a mean old
> world
> out there. Just use common sense and be very careful. I had a guy from
> California buy an 2002 BMW M Coupe from me a while back. He sent his
> nephew
> out with a check. Together, we went to the bank and after everything
> checked
> out and I had the money in my hands, I drove the car to the shipping
> station
> with him behind me. When we got there, I removed my license plates and
> wished
> him adieu. (My wife drove me home from there).
>
> I may be interested in considering your car, depending on a few things.
> Would
> you please send me information and pictures? Thanks. M
>
> Aug 12, 2010 10:50:21 AM, fastsage@cox.net wrote:
>
> >Hello Tiger Fans:
> >After years of Tiger fun, I'm probably going to put my Tiger up for sale
> >
> >on Ebay (or ?). From reading their site, I'm not clear how to get paid
> >securely if and when it sells. I've sold and bought lots of things on
> >Ebay, paying and getting paid through Paypal, but for a lot smaller
> >amounts. Advice would be appreciated.
> >
> >If anyone's in the market, let me know and I'll be happy to email photos
> >
> >and detailed information. Or, I can post all the details to the list and
> >email photos to anyone interested. I'm about 25 miles south of Tucson,
> >Arizona.
> >
> >Steve Sage
> >1966 MK1A
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