How to conduct a private sale ?
03-31-2008, 10:34 PM
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Another thing to do as a seller is to google the buyers name, email and phone number. Some people basically leave their business card on their emails. One of the guys that bought my car had a linkedin account. From our conversations everything checked out with his online profiles which helped build trust. You don't have to ask 20 questions. Some people just like to talk. I've sold some high end camera gear on ebay and have evem found pictures of buyers online.
04-01-2008, 03:36 PM
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[QUOTE=daddyscar;
Another thing to do as a seller is to google the buyers name, email and phone number. Some people basically leave their business card on their emails. One of the guys that bought my car had a linkedin account. From our conversations everything checked out with his online profiles which helped build trust. You don't have to ask 20 questions. Some people just like to talk. I've sold some high end camera gear on ebay and have evem found pictures of buyers online.[/QUOTE]
very good point. i always do a lookup in as many public records as possible. of course, i feel that much better when the person communicates from his/her work email (which i also try to verify).
Another thing to do as a seller is to google the buyers name, email and phone number. Some people basically leave their business card on their emails. One of the guys that bought my car had a linkedin account. From our conversations everything checked out with his online profiles which helped build trust. You don't have to ask 20 questions. Some people just like to talk. I've sold some high end camera gear on ebay and have evem found pictures of buyers online.[/QUOTE]
very good point. i always do a lookup in as many public records as possible. of course, i feel that much better when the person communicates from his/her work email (which i also try to verify).
04-07-2008, 10:29 PM
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Just sold my 996 for $33k. Advertised price was $36k. Right after the appointment to exchange the car and a cashier's check was arranged, I got someone who want to pay $35k. I just kept my word and sold it to the first person at $33k even though the 24 hours passed since we agreed on a price. Was that a good price I got? 996 forum said my 01 996 black/black 28k miles should go for $31k-32k.
Options:
Technic package (bi-xenon headlamps)
Comfort package (power seats)
Tiptronic
Wheel caps with colored crest
Options:
Technic package (bi-xenon headlamps)
Comfort package (power seats)
Tiptronic
Wheel caps with colored crest
Last edited by JJB236; 04-08-2008 at 12:29 AM.
04-07-2008, 11:20 PM
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Yes, that's a good price. I've sold quite a few cars privately and it's a matter of common sense. First you give them a short ride in the car, some people will be fine with just being passenger. Of course I let them test drive if they look reasonable. I've never had a problem (though only one faster than I was comfortable with test drive). If I were shopping and a private owner didn't let me drive his car, I'd just walk...
If you price it high, you'll waste a whole bunch of time and get tire kickers. The trick is to suck it up and price it fairly, something like trade-in (true, nasty, dealer trade-in) + 10%.
If you price it high, you'll waste a whole bunch of time and get tire kickers. The trick is to suck it up and price it fairly, something like trade-in (true, nasty, dealer trade-in) + 10%.
04-07-2008, 11:44 PM
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Just sold my 996 for $33k. Advertised price was $36k. Right after the appointment to exchange the car and a cashier's check was arranged, I got someone who want to pay $35k. I just kept my word and sold it to the first person at $33k even though the 24 hours passed since we agreed on a price. Was that a good price I got? 996 forum said my 01 996 black/black 28k miles should go for $31k-32k.
