Odd behaviour from a seller
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Having just sold my GTV decided to get a comfy four seat convertible that could be brought back to showroom condition.
Always had a soft spot for Audi 80 cabs, especially with the lazy V6 so that so suits the relaxed nature of the car and found one on Ebay
Contacted the owner and got a lot of information and loads of photos = it really does appear to be immaculate.
Ended up putting in a bid that I was convinced was going to be well and truly beaten but ended up getting for what i consider to be a really low price.
Due to collect on Sunday but owner emailed me today sayin g that if I did not want to proceed all I needed to do was let him know so he could make other arrangements.
As the car was apparently advertised elsewhere I reckon he's received a more realistic offer for the car and is trying to ease me out of the car - never been told by a seller that its ok if I do not want to buy a car
Always had a soft spot for Audi 80 cabs, especially with the lazy V6 so that so suits the relaxed nature of the car and found one on Ebay
Contacted the owner and got a lot of information and loads of photos = it really does appear to be immaculate.
Ended up putting in a bid that I was convinced was going to be well and truly beaten but ended up getting for what i consider to be a really low price.
Due to collect on Sunday but owner emailed me today sayin g that if I did not want to proceed all I needed to do was let him know so he could make other arrangements.
As the car was apparently advertised elsewhere I reckon he's received a more realistic offer for the car and is trying to ease me out of the car - never been told by a seller that its ok if I do not want to buy a car
I expect he just doesn't want to sell for so cheap.
Just so long as you know as this is sure to come up: He is under no obligation to sell to you under Ebay rules. As you are under no obligation to buy from him, despite you having the winning bid. Ebay Motors has different rules from the rest of Ebay.
but don't let that put you off from getting it from him. If possible, give him a call. he is far less likely to give you the runaround over the phone, than via e-mails
Just so long as you know as this is sure to come up: He is under no obligation to sell to you under Ebay rules. As you are under no obligation to buy from him, despite you having the winning bid. Ebay Motors has different rules from the rest of Ebay.
but don't let that put you off from getting it from him. If possible, give him a call. he is far less likely to give you the runaround over the phone, than via e-mails
ked himself over basically.I guess there was no reserve on the listing? Mind you, i'm not even sure if eBay motors has reserve prices like the rest of eBay as i've never looked at the vehicle section.
It's why whenever I sell something on eBay, which isn't often, I always put a reserve on it for the minimum amount I would be prepared to take for whatever I am selling.
Sounds like you got a bargain though mate. Good luck with the purchase.
It's why whenever I sell something on eBay, which isn't often, I always put a reserve on it for the minimum amount I would be prepared to take for whatever I am selling.
Sounds like you got a bargain though mate. Good luck with the purchase.
Highrisedrifter said:
I guess there was no reserve on the listing? Mind you, i'm not even sure if eBay motors has reserve prices like the rest of eBay as i've never looked at the vehicle section.
It's why whenever I sell something on eBay, which isn't often, I always put a reserve on it for the minimum amount I would be prepared to take for whatever I am selling.
Sounds like you got a bargain though mate. Good luck with the purchase.
A car auction on eBay works just the same way I believe. I've got mine on there right now with the reserve set at the lowest price I'd take, and a Buy it Now a bit higher. I don't see why you wouldn't if you would be genuinely upset getting less. Madness. It's why whenever I sell something on eBay, which isn't often, I always put a reserve on it for the minimum amount I would be prepared to take for whatever I am selling.
Sounds like you got a bargain though mate. Good luck with the purchase.
CanadianScot said:
A car auction on eBay works just the same way I believe. I've got mine on there right now with the reserve set at the lowest price I'd take, and a Buy it Now a bit higher. I don't see why you wouldn't if you would be genuinely upset getting less. Madness.
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