cormy Posted April 20, 2016 Report Share Posted April 20, 2016 Looking to upgrade but need to sell mine first. Was wondering what some ideas were concerning the best place to list it. Currently on Cars.com but doesn't seem to be getting much interest. Craigslist is just full of lowballers.. Any Ebay success stories? Other on line avenues to pursue? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twobjshelbys Posted April 20, 2016 Report Share Posted April 20, 2016 Try auto trader. eBay has too many tire kickers. Actually Craigs List gets you local exposure which is a real plus. Just agree to meet at a neutral location (like Cars and Coffee) and if they won't then figure they just wanted to scope out your hose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAI-Steven Posted April 20, 2016 Report Share Posted April 20, 2016 Looking to upgrade but need to sell mine first. Was wondering what some ideas were concerning the best place to list it. Currently on Cars.com but doesn't seem to be getting much interest. Craigslist is just full of lowballers.. Any Ebay success stories? Other on line avenues to pursue? Ebay will get you the most exposure. You could also try AutoTrader but I suspect the results there would be similar to Cars.com GLWS Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cormy Posted April 20, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 20, 2016 Yes, there seems to be a multitude of online venues. Car Gurus, cars for sale.com, autotrader, Truecar, Autobytel.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAI-Steven Posted April 20, 2016 Report Share Posted April 20, 2016 Yes, there seems to be a multitude of online venues. Car Gurus, cars for sale.com, autotrader, Truecar, Autobytel.. Correct but wouldn't you want to use the one that offers the most exposure like ebay? Many people list their car on ebay but usually end up making the sale off of ebay with someone who saw their ebay ad. If you do use ebay and if you use a fixed price buy it now ebay ad, be sure to require an immediate Paypal deposit of say $500 if not you will have scammers use the buy it now button so that they can try to send you a fake payment for the car. Only accept some sort of guaranteed funds. Do not accept Western Union. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug_GT350 Posted April 20, 2016 Report Share Posted April 20, 2016 Try auto trader. eBay has too many tire kickers. Actually Craigs List gets you local exposure which is a real plus. Just agree to meet at a neutral location (like Cars and Coffee) and if they won't then figure they just wanted to scope out your hose. I guess if a cute looking hottie is looking at it, that's okay.... but if it's a guy, I wouldn't like it.... sorry just couldn't resist.... GLWS! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilmor Posted April 20, 2016 Report Share Posted April 20, 2016 I've sold 4 cars on EBay with great results...but that was 10 years ago.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cormy Posted April 20, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 20, 2016 Anybody familiar with the procedure on eBay? I sold a lot of stuff but never a vehicle. I think it's a flat $150 fee IF the car sells? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cormy Posted April 20, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 20, 2016 Doug...I didn't catch that till now... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EL SHELBY Posted April 21, 2016 Report Share Posted April 21, 2016 (edited) While eBay does get the large audience they charge too much for the service in my opinion. I've purchased cars that were listed on eBay, but did not buy through eBay. When the car didn't reach its reserve, which happens most of the time, I contact the sellers and asked what they are asking and made the purchase off line, for a lower amount because I saved the seller some of the eBay fee. Craig's List is only as good as the market/city you reside. I bought and sold cars in Fort Worth through Craig's List with good results but now that I'm in Sothern Maryland is a crapshoot. Edited April 21, 2016 by EL SHELBY Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cormy Posted April 21, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 21, 2016 I don't know..$150 to get my price (or near) doesn't sound too bad... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Secondo Posted April 21, 2016 Report Share Posted April 21, 2016 (edited) You can just place an ad on eBay for sale. You don't have to list it in an auction. Edit: To place a regular ad is free. Edited April 21, 2016 by Secondo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EL SHELBY Posted April 22, 2016 Report Share Posted April 22, 2016 Last time I listed on eBay, and it's been a while, but there is a fee to list and then a percentage of the sales price goes to eBay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAI-Steven Posted April 22, 2016 Report Share Posted April 22, 2016 Unless things have changed eBay gives you 6 free car for sale listings each year. Ebay doesn't charge you to list your car for sale but does charge $125 if your car sells on ebay. As previously mentioned many sellers make contact on ebay but sell off of ebay. If you sell the car off of ebay then of course there is no selling fee of $125 Most importantly sell where you are most comfortable. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thewheelman Posted April 22, 2016 Report Share Posted April 22, 2016 It's been almost 4 years but my son tried to sell his Jensen Healey on Ebay.......and did, twice! Problem was neither of the buyers ever followed through! Very disappointing! You might also look at Bring A Trailer.....they run online auctions every week. Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAI-Steven Posted April 22, 2016 Report Share Posted April 22, 2016 It's been almost 4 years but my son tried to sell his Jensen Healey on Ebay.......and did, twice! Problem was neither of the buyers ever followed through! Very disappointing! You might also look at Bring A Trailer.....they run online auctions every week. Good luck! Did your son use the immediate Paypal deposit? Solves many problems by doing so as you weed out the scammers and idiots who never had any intention to pay. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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