E-bay: how does it work?
 

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...m=170665766096

Guys,

This particular type of sale uses both Buy it Now, and Best offer features.

So..........just what would happen next, under both conditions if someone actually pulls the trigger on this here car?

My first time selling anything of such significance on e-bay with this listing.

I think the way you have it set up, either someone will buy it for 22k with buy it now or submit an offer which you can decline, accept, or counter offer.

Nice car BTW, wish I could pull off buying this one.....

you submitt a offer and they either accept or sent a counter offer back.u both have to accept the offer

OK thanks.......seems that simple in a way......but noones done anything with it at this point...........think I need to worry I didn't set it up right?

You did it right. You can accept or decline ANY offer, except the 'Buy It Now'

Thanks guys very much.......

Basically you have a classified ad, with more flexibility, you will never get a bit lol, nice car!

Related question- Does ebay now require you to accept paypal to sell a car?

No they do not.

Thanks! I've heard from time to time that they had changed policy and required it. Got one I need to move.

If no one buys it, you might want to be careful with your pics. I see you have old pics with the fender damage and everything. I'm not sure, but it might throw some people off.

Understood.......but I included them because they were actually scanned photos, and have the year 2000 wrote on them. I thought that reasonable folks can have no problem comprehending the now/then of it all.

There's also a way to contact me if ?'s arrise, so.........

Thanks though!

Think you meant to say here, that i'd never get biDs with this type ad? Correct.

no, but I would accept a downpayment that way. you'll get a verified address with it, and some protection

yup :) just a sale :)

So like.......no responses, but plenty of lookers/watchers it seems. I guess an offer or two (auto declined).

Should I expect someone to pull the trigger to offer or buy, real close to the end then typically; if it's gonna happen at all?

Think I've got it set up to get all the test pilots, tire kicker's and klerks out.

If the car doesn't sell, I would wait several weeks, find a location with an uncluttered background, retake the pictures under softer light conditions (Early evening when the sun is going down, an overcast day, etc.) then relist the car.

OK, with that advice............leave it a classified ya' think or try an online auction instead?

Thanks for chiming in!

I would of left off the old/damaged pictures, they are of no benefit to you as a seller and they will at first confuse buyers. Its best not to put in anything that might confuse as it sometimes can not be overcome by some buyers. Your unnecessarily cutting down on potential buyers.

Alright...........

It's set up for idiots to purchase a car because only an idiot would fork out that type of money without inspecting the vehicle. Afterward, they howl like a big, fat baby about how they got ripped off, documenting that they are idiots.

In my experience on E-bay, list the vehicle as an auction with a reserve price. That way if you get a couple of bidders who want the vehicle they can fight it out to the end. If you list a "buy it now price", you will not get more than that amount. I sold a motorcycle that nobody in the area would even look at for $2,500 on E-bay for $3,800. I set the reserve price at $2,500 (what I wanted to get or I would have kept it) and it hit the reserve in two days on a 7 day listing. I had guys from England and Canada ask about intenational shipping. After it reached the reserve price it went up daily, even hourly. I have had 98% good results with E-bay purchases and sales. The other 2% still leaves a bad taste in my mouth though.

I've bought two cars on ebay and had good experiences both times...but didn't pay for them until I saw them...I'd rather have a bad feedback than a bad deal.
Also sold a few on ebay and had decent results there too.