Ebay search for eneded auctions
07-13-2005, 02:09 PM
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Ebay search for eneded auctions
Does anyone know how to do seach on e-bay for recently ended auctions (to get a feel for the market)? Thanks.
07-13-2005, 11:45 PM
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there isn't really one
but, in the top right hand corner you can click the "watch this item in My Ebay" and it will give you updates and a final sell price you can save when signed in
but, in the top right hand corner you can click the "watch this item in My Ebay" and it will give you updates and a final sell price you can save when signed in
07-14-2005, 08:25 AM
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When you are on the auction listings page there will be an option on your left that says: "view ended listings" (or something like that) Check it and click the button below.
08-02-2005, 04:35 PM
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FWIW, I spent almost a year watching eBay for 996 Porsches. [If you haven't done so already, you can save your eBay searches and have them alert you by e-mail when new auctions match your criteria.] In that year, I also perused other online sources, joined carfax, and flew to inspect five different cars around the country. None of this energy resulted in a purchase.
Then, I joined PCA. I quickly found a matching car on their website, flew out to see it and drove it home. I'm guessing that PCA members are generally Porschephiles and, as such, not only take better care of their cars, but also have a better understanding of a Porche's value and perhaps a respect for their fellow Porsche club members. Perhaps they understand that a fellow club member is likely to see through any BS. I dunno.
By contrast, I will NEVER look at a used car from a dealer again, whether they show up on eBay, AutoTrader or anyplace else. Of the three dealers I flew across the country to visit, all omitted critical information that could have saved me an expensive trip. They just don't care. One dealer quoted me incorrect colors. Another vehicle was outright undriveable. [After "fixing it," the car died on the freeway.] Another had been vandalized. [Apparently, the dealer hadn't put up the soft top before my requesting it. Sure.] How to tell if a dealer has a quality used Porsche on their lot? The car will be priced ridiculously above Blue Book.
I hope this is helpful to you.
Dave
Then, I joined PCA. I quickly found a matching car on their website, flew out to see it and drove it home. I'm guessing that PCA members are generally Porschephiles and, as such, not only take better care of their cars, but also have a better understanding of a Porche's value and perhaps a respect for their fellow Porsche club members. Perhaps they understand that a fellow club member is likely to see through any BS. I dunno.
By contrast, I will NEVER look at a used car from a dealer again, whether they show up on eBay, AutoTrader or anyplace else. Of the three dealers I flew across the country to visit, all omitted critical information that could have saved me an expensive trip. They just don't care. One dealer quoted me incorrect colors. Another vehicle was outright undriveable. [After "fixing it," the car died on the freeway.] Another had been vandalized. [Apparently, the dealer hadn't put up the soft top before my requesting it. Sure.] How to tell if a dealer has a quality used Porsche on their lot? The car will be priced ridiculously above Blue Book.
I hope this is helpful to you.
Dave
Last edited by Dave_D; 08-03-2005 at 02:03 PM.
08-14-2005, 11:58 AM
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Drifting
Easiest way is either through the search button at the top of the page or once you are past the home page, there is a column on the left. About 3/4 the way down there is a completed listings checkbox. Click on it, fill the search box, and then hit search. The site now asks you to log in before searching completed listings.
