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briank · 06-10-2017, 11:25 AM

I know this has been asked and answered...heck Ive already done it but think I got lucky before. Im looking at a truck across the country and wondered if there are any tips on the money exchange should I pull the trigger? Before, I sent a cashiers check and seller sent title overnight and I had a shipper pick up the suburban. I took a leap of faith and it all worked out. I dont want to temp fate and this one is more $. Ill ask for a bunch of pics but more concerned with getting them paid an me actually getting the title. Ive tried search feature but cannot get it to work....thanks!

**Already Gone** · 06-10-2017, 11:37 AM

If you put up some details of the area where you are looking a lot of times a member that lives close to where you are looking will go check out the truck and the seller. If its real good deal dont post too much info on here or you may get scooped. I had great help from a board member when i bought my last truck and he offered.

Coley · 06-10-2017, 11:49 AM

I fully agree with Already gone on this...
I would sweeten that deal by offering some cash to anyone who is local and can help facilitate the deal.
They wouldn't have to do a lot of 'work' mostly show up to make the sure that both the truck and the guy are legit...and they make sure the truck gets on its way to storage or?
I would rather have any new purchase like this spend its first night in one of the 'truck brotherhoods' driveway than still in the sellers driveway I think.

All good
Coley

briank · 06-10-2017, 11:51 AM

Thanks, I'll offer more info after I get more pictures and talk with the owner more in depth. It is in Washington state and I know there are a lot of members in the PNW and a boat load of good trucks.

**Chevyland** · 06-10-2017, 04:16 PM

Communication is everything
I've done deals all over the place and put up money every time
Before I recieved anything
I always communicate verbally over the phone
That way I get a feeling, connection with the seller
Then we text or email each other the details and specifics
So, there is some sort of documentation you are both agreeing to
It has worked for me so far without problems

I am leaving California tomorrow and going through Oregon and up into Washington

If it is somewhere it the vicinity of where I'll be, I would be willing to help you out

You can pm me your info if you want

Eric

mgm60 · 06-11-2017, 11:14 AM

I recently completed a search for a 72 SWB C-10. After lots of back and forth with the sellers I flew in to look at the trucks with my own eyes and passed on six different trucks. I spent around $1500 in travel expense before I found the truck I bought but on each return trip home I was more than happy about the money I spent on the travel because it was cheap compared to the mistake I might have made otherwise. In each of those what the sellers thought were minor issues with this or that turned out to be more significant when I looked at it and it doesn't take much to burn through $1500 in a mistake on one of these or any other classic car purchase.

Good luck with your pursuit of the truck.
mgm60

06-10-2017, 11:25 AM	#1
briank Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Leland, Il Posts: 1,503	Buying a truck across the country I know this has been asked and answered...heck Ive already done it but think I got lucky before. Im looking at a truck across the country and wondered if there are any tips on the money exchange should I pull the trigger? Before, I sent a cashiers check and seller sent title overnight and I had a shipper pick up the suburban. I took a leap of faith and it all worked out. I dont want to temp fate and this one is more $. Ill ask for a bunch of pics but more concerned with getting them paid an me actually getting the title. Ive tried search feature but cannot get it to work....thanks!

06-10-2017, 11:37 AM	#2
Already Gone 70+ ( Old Skool Club ) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan ,Canada Posts: 9,130	Re: Buying a truck across the country If you put up some details of the area where you are looking a lot of times a member that lives close to where you are looking will go check out the truck and the seller. If its real good deal dont post too much info on here or you may get scooped. I had great help from a board member when i bought my last truck and he offered. __________________ 1972 C10 Custom/Deluxe 613 Highlander 406/700R4 1999 White Tahoe LS 4x2 with Z56 Police Package 1992 K1500 GMC Suburban Members I have personally met: MusicMan70 - HeavyD - ChewyChevy67 - StingRay -71SWB4x4 - 67 Burb - DeadheadNM - too much stuff - bc65 - das601 " Circumsatances Do Not Change Responsibility " " The Sky is not the Limit, Your Mind is." Marilyn Monroe .. RIP Charlie Watts 1941 - 2021

06-10-2017, 11:49 AM	#3
Coley Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Victoria, B.C Posts: 3,794	Re: Buying a truck across the country I fully agree with Already gone on this... I would sweeten that deal by offering some cash to anyone who is local and can help facilitate the deal. They wouldn't have to do a lot of 'work' mostly show up to make the sure that both the truck and the guy are legit...and they make sure the truck gets on its way to storage or? I would rather have any new purchase like this spend its first night in one of the 'truck brotherhoods' driveway than still in the sellers driveway I think. All good Coley __________________ ....for some men, there is experience, skill and effort....for the others...there is visa and UPS LOL 1966 Chevy 1/2 ton (Florida- Red/white) 1972 Chevy 1/2 ton (California- Blue/white) 2005 Chevy Silverado HD2500/Duramax 2000 Dodge Ram 1500

06-10-2017, 11:51 AM	#4
briank Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Leland, Il Posts: 1,503	Re: Buying a truck across the country Thanks, I'll offer more info after I get more pictures and talk with the owner more in depth. It is in Washington state and I know there are a lot of members in the PNW and a boat load of good trucks.

06-10-2017, 04:16 PM	#5
Chevyland Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Ca. <-> Ma. Posts: 5,717	Re: Buying a truck across the country Communication is everything I've done deals all over the place and put up money every time Before I recieved anything I always communicate verbally over the phone That way I get a feeling, connection with the seller Then we text or email each other the details and specifics So, there is some sort of documentation you are both agreeing to It has worked for me so far without problems I am leaving California tomorrow and going through Oregon and up into Washington If it is somewhere it the vicinity of where I'll be, I would be willing to help you out You can pm me your info if you want Eric Last edited by Chevyland; 06-10-2017 at 04:25 PM.

06-11-2017, 11:14 AM	#6
mgm60 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Parker. Colorado Posts: 38	Re: Buying a truck across the country I recently completed a search for a 72 SWB C-10. After lots of back and forth with the sellers I flew in to look at the trucks with my own eyes and passed on six different trucks. I spent around $1500 in travel expense before I found the truck I bought but on each return trip home I was more than happy about the money I spent on the travel because it was cheap compared to the mistake I might have made otherwise. In each of those what the sellers thought were minor issues with this or that turned out to be more significant when I looked at it and it doesn't take much to burn through $1500 in a mistake on one of these or any other classic car purchase. Good luck with your pursuit of the truck. mgm60



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