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bigblue68 · 01-21-2004, 11:52 PM

I was wandering if anyone has sold a truck on ebay. If you did how much trouble was it and did you get what you were asking for?

Effle18 · 01-21-2004, 11:57 PM

I've sold a bike and it was very easy and I just bought my truck off of ebay last week, again very easy. Just know how much you want to get before hand and set a reserve.

70ChevyLongbed · 01-21-2004, 11:59 PM

I sold a Ducati for a friend... it was very easy. Communication is the key.

J

Tx Firefighter · 01-22-2004, 12:41 AM

I sold a car on Ebay. Worked out real nice too.

ljbear · 01-22-2004, 02:13 AM

I sold a 97 Suburban on eBay about two years ago and shipped it to Chicago. The guy that bought it was great to work with, I had payment within 3 days, and he arranged all the shipping. I just drove it down to a tow yard that acted as a holding area until the shipper picked it up. They did a complete inspection and recorded everything about it before accepting it. Communication is the key to a smooth transaction.

*dtlilly* · 01-22-2004, 03:08 AM

I sold a 73 Glastron Carlson 455 powered jet boat on evilbay in September, and like a dumb @ss, I didn't specify a reserve (I thought for sure the price would have gone through the roof because only a handfull were built). It only sold for $1810, and the winner picked it up in 2 days from Wisconsin

gonebad2 · 01-22-2004, 06:47 AM

It's a little pricey IMO. Just an observation; when I look at the listings for vehicals, it seems as though a high number of the bidders are fairly new users. I wonder how many of them actually follow through with the deal. I guess if they flake out and don't pay you could always turn them in for not paying and get a credit. I've been looking for my next project on there and there is, or so it seems, some pretty good deals. Looks like all of the previous post had a good experience. I have yet to buy or sell a whole vehical on ebay. Hope it goes good for you.

Blue Beard · 01-22-2004, 09:31 AM

I sold a 1935 Buick to a fellow in Utah.

He had a check in my hand the next morning.

The shipper had a check the same day.

Have seen a couple of listing that said they were relisting because buyer backed out.

Personally I think the biggest part of problems is attitude on the part of either party involved.........

MR. GOODWRENCH · 01-22-2004, 10:32 AM

If you set a reserve at 13,000 on a car and it brings the reserve,how much money does ebay get,and if the reserve is 13,000 and it doesn't bring the reserve how much do they get?

Effle18 · 01-22-2004, 10:46 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by dtlilly
I sold a 73 Glastron Carlson 455 powered jet boat on evilbay in September, and like a dumb @ss, I didn't specify a reserve (I thought for sure the price would have gone through the roof because only a handfull were built). It only sold for $1810, and the winner picked it up in 2 days from Wisconsin

Next time have a "friend" bid on it before it ends so you don't lose your butt on it. Yes you still have to pay Ebay their fee but at least you hang on to the item and can relist it with a reserve.

ljbear · 01-22-2004, 11:16 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by MR. GOODWRENCH
If you set a reserve at 13,000 on a car and it brings the reserve,how much money does ebay get,and if the reserve is 13,000 and it doesn't bring the reserve how much do they get?

There is a flat fee for vehicle sales. The current insertion fee is $40, and there is a $40 closing fee if the reserve is met. They don't charge any commision so it doesn't matter what the vehicle sales for in the end

*dtlilly* · 01-22-2004, 12:25 PM

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Originally posted by Effle18
Next time have a "friend" bid on it before it ends...

Sometimes I think some of these auctions are rigged that way. They have friends from other states bid an item up, and if by mistake one of their friends ends up winning, they just exchange favorable feedback and laugh about it.

70ChevyLongbed · 01-22-2004, 03:28 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Effle18
Next time have a "friend" bid on it before it ends so you don't lose your butt on it. Yes you still have to pay Ebay their fee but at least you hang on to the item and can relist it with a reserve.

It su@ks that that happened to Don...

Just an FYI... This kind of bidding is called "Schilling" and is specifically agains eBay rules.... all I'm sayin' is ... be carefull if you do this.

J

70ChevyLongbed · 01-22-2004, 03:30 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by dtlilly

Sometimes I think some of these auctions are rigged that way. They have friends from other states bid an item up, and if by mistake one of their friends ends up winning, they just exchange favorable feedback and laugh about it.

Yeah, I bet it happens more than eBay knows about it... but as long as they get their money, do they care? Prolly not.

01-21-2004, 11:52 PM	#1
bigblue68 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: camden,arkansas Posts: 29	Ebay??? I was wandering if anyone has sold a truck on ebay. If you did how much trouble was it and did you get what you were asking for? __________________ praise God in everything you do!

01-21-2004, 11:57 PM	#2
Effle18 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Dallas, Tx Posts: 94	I've sold a bike and it was very easy and I just bought my truck off of ebay last week, again very easy. Just know how much you want to get before hand and set a reserve. __________________ 96 Bagged 2Door Tahoe 69 Blazer

01-21-2004, 11:59 PM	#3
70ChevyLongbed Howzit?!? Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Maryville, TN Posts: 1,265	I sold a Ducati for a friend... it was very easy. Communication is the key. J __________________ Jason Hawaiian-J 70 Longbed, 307, Edelbrock Carb 1404, Edelbrock Intake 2101, Dual Roller Timing chain and gears, 214/214 cam, Comp Roller Rockers, dual Flowmasters. 1999 Chevy Tahoe 2004 Mini Cooper S 71 BMW 2002 - Sold

01-22-2004, 12:41 AM	#4
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	I sold a car on Ebay. Worked out real nice too. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

01-22-2004, 02:13 AM	#5
ljbear Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Emmett, Idaho Posts: 858	I sold a 97 Suburban on eBay about two years ago and shipped it to Chicago. The guy that bought it was great to work with, I had payment within 3 days, and he arranged all the shipping. I just drove it down to a tow yard that acted as a holding area until the shipper picked it up. They did a complete inspection and recorded everything about it before accepting it. Communication is the key to a smooth transaction. __________________ Larry 72 Chevy SWB 4x4 71 Chevy SWB 4x4 My Work Truck "Don't confuse enthusiasm with capability"

01-22-2004, 03:08 AM	#6
dtlilly Account Suspended Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Shadow of Lambeau Field Posts: 5,597	I sold a 73 Glastron Carlson 455 powered jet boat on evilbay in September, and like a dumb @ss, I didn't specify a reserve (I thought for sure the price would have gone through the roof because only a handfull were built). It only sold for $1810, and the winner picked it up in 2 days from Wisconsin

01-22-2004, 06:47 AM	#7
gonebad2 Merciless Butcher Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: CC Nevada Posts: 1,447	It's a little pricey IMO. Just an observation; when I look at the listings for vehicals, it seems as though a high number of the bidders are fairly new users. I wonder how many of them actually follow through with the deal. I guess if they flake out and don't pay you could always turn them in for not paying and get a credit. I've been looking for my next project on there and there is, or so it seems, some pretty good deals. Looks like all of the previous post had a good experience. I have yet to buy or sell a whole vehical on ebay. Hope it goes good for you. __________________ Your Bought And Sold....I Got Your Soul!

01-22-2004, 09:31 AM	#8
Blue Beard Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Washington State Posts: 8,831	I sold a 1935 Buick to a fellow in Utah. He had a check in my hand the next morning. The shipper had a check the same day. Have seen a couple of listing that said they were relisting because buyer backed out. Personally I think the biggest part of problems is attitude on the part of either party involved......... __________________ 1970 Chev CST 2003 Harley Fatboy 1975 Chevrolet Step Van 1956 Chev Bel Air 1977 Blazer 2WD For Sale $3000.00 1978 Blazer 2WD For Sale $7000.00 1978 Silverado 2005 Monte Carlo

01-22-2004, 10:32 AM	#9
MR. GOODWRENCH Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Maryville,TN Posts: 402	If you set a reserve at 13,000 on a car and it brings the reserve,how much money does ebay get,and if the reserve is 13,000 and it doesn't bring the reserve how much do they get? __________________ 68 CST SWB,full off frame restoration,72 GMC Sierra Grande SWB,72 Cheyenne 30 long wheelbase flatbed,2000 4door Chevy Dually bought new,2002 SS Camaro with 600 miles,bought it to put up,72 Monte Carlo,it was my first car,69 Impala with 50,000 miles,it was my dads,89 Dodge diseal 3/4 ton 4 wheel drive,my dad bought it new,68 Camaro RS dragcar,97 United Transporters 25 foot enclosed trailer,58 Oliver Super 77 Diseal,my grandfather bought new fully restored,55 Oliver Super 66 Diseal my uncle bought new,49 Oliver Rowcrop 88,51 Farmall H,51 Farmall Super C,81 Ford 3600,89 Ford 6610,49 Allis Chalmers WD45,81 Allis Chalmers 7060 my dad bought new,Allis Chalmers 175.

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