Rusty Bowtie
General Category => General Discussion - Intros => Topic started by: Rattiac on March 18, 2018, 11:00:14 AM
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I think we need a "advice" thread on selling your car (or buying).
What has worked for you ?
Ad's, auctions, good locations ???
I fully intend on selling mine once it's done and I've put some mileage on it but, I'll probably have to sell it to someone out of state. My local hotrod market is nonexistent..
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One thing you can do is list it here with a detailed description and pictures then use our link on other sites. No matter where you list it the chances of scammers will be there.
For example you could list it on craigslist (or HAMB) with a brief description and pictures, then in the narrative point it back to this forum via your post link. Right now I have the allowable attachments set at (9), the only downside (that I could change) is that to view the pictures you have to be signed in. (Once signed in I can determine their location by IP address).
Another option I could help with is having you make a one page flyer and I could load it on my server and give you the direct link for your other postings. Did that with the Glen Rarick business card link below.
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I'd like to ad... if you want to save a huge headache make sure you put NO EMAILs NO TEXTING .... Or you will be annoyed, I promise.
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Rattiac, if you mean "How to optimize your return on the sale", there are a few. (many actually).
Dad taught me a lot when it comes to selling. List of things to do prior to putting up for sale. He always said to look at it as though you were going to buy your own car.
Clean and detail the car, inside and out. Don't forget under the hood, door jambs, trunk, all glass, glove box and under the seats. Underneath if you can get to it.
I always do an inspection to make sure no leaks that need attention (oil or other). Fix those little rattles and squeeks! A lot of people will want a mechanic to inspect it prior, beat them to it. Then I like to do a complete sevice, oil, check all fluids etc. Clean oil and everything topped off is a major plus. Don't over look checking tire air pressure (and spare if you have one), all light bulbs interior and exterior. I had a guy get stopped for a turn signal out on a test drive. :o You don't need the car pulling on a test drive if you have a low tire ;)
First impressions, it is a fact! You don't want to lose a sale due to something small that you could have fixed in a few mins. I hate making excuses for crap like that. Disclose any short comings you know of before hand! Always give a bill of sale with "as is" stated and get two copies.
Think about taking partial trade ins, after looking of coarse (and clear title). Sometimes you can get a trade thats worth 4x more than you allow.
Where to sell, many ways. Best I have had was word of mouth and at car shows (or parking lot there). I've never actually sold a car thru (For Sale" ads, all I ever got was flakes or someone wanting to sell my car for me >:(
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I agree with Sammons, I don't sell a lot of cars, but when I do, I absolutely do the best detail that I can for that particular car. I don't want anyone to nit-pick my car or think that I don't care. Also being up front saves potential problems and gives you a clear conscience.
The last two cars I have sold were cars I listed on ebay. Both were sold sight unseen, one guy came from Connecticut, the other from South Carolina. Both buyers were very pleased because I gave accurate descriptions, answered all questions honestly, and sold at a fair price.
I tried Craigslist in the past, with no success, although the last two cars I bought were from CL. I have also tried my front lawn and car shows, but just got a bunch of tire kickers.
I only take cash, and will not let anyone go for a test drive unless I go with them. I always do a bill of sale, signed by buyer/seller, and usually transfer title.
To 28chevyguy's point, texts are a pain because you can get hammered with one question after another and emails are bad because they have your private mail address.
I also agree with Ed, Rusty Bowtie may be a great place to get started or link to when selling a car. It has website/group recognition, and if you are a member it gives you a certain legitimacy, I think.
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I agree with all of the above especially Sammons. I have a warning though.
My first car was a '38 Ford coupe my brother gave me when I was 14. He had a '39. I drove it through high school and it was always a work in progress, sometimes regress. When I got a '51 Woody I thought of selling the '38. By then it had a very built flathead, real Tijuana black tuck and roll, everything metal inside chromed (complete dash) Chrome reversed rims big and little tires, dropped axle original black paint primered where I'd done repair.......... pretty clean early 60s driver. I did Sammons detail and loved it so much I couldn't sell it. I traded it to a guy I knew for a '55 Nomad. After a week we traded back. We both missed our cars. The Nomad was not in as good of condition as the '38. It sat a while then I cleaned it up again. Couldn't sell it again. It sat and a friend who had wanted it for years came by caught me when I had just found a '40 sedan delivery and I sold him the '38 for too little, way too little. One of the saddest feelings I ever had was watching and hearing him drive away and looking at the money in my hand. He is the only high school friend I an still in regular contact with and we'd both like to find that car. So my warning is be sure you want to let it go. I know we are not kids any more but that also means we have less time to heal. ;D Neither the '51 woody or the '40 Sedan delivery ever got that close to my heart. I have bought too high and sold too low ever since. :(
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It wont be for a few years. Im hoping once I get it all perfect mechanically, I'll pull the body off and get all the rust fixed also all that follows that.
Right now im just in a funk, feeling bombarded by all these projects im trying to reduce as well as the house/personal issues. Hope it passes soon.
I have a friend who sells land rover parts on eBay He keeps getting screwed cause all the buyer has to say is "it's the wrong part" then they get to keep the part and deny the payment. So he's quitting selling on there.
I thought about asking the original owner if he's interested cause he sure gives it a good look over at the shows.
At least some of you have had success in selling/buying. Some state's have larger interests in this type of stuff.
Anyways I was just giving it a thought for an idea of what to expect in the future. A good topic to talk about.
Do y'all remember the fast n loud episode where the guy paid 10grand for a rusty 30's dodge body.
I was thinking WTH. 8)
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GREAT i HAVE A RUSTY 20'S DODGE BODY