4x4 sold on ebay, the experience
Submitted: Tuesday, Nov 06, 2007 at 08:45
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Member - Peter D M
A member of my club had an early 80's Toyota wagon, pretty good nick for 25 years old but getting tired, 385k km. only 3 owners, he had it for last 120k. Got him self a new one and then tried selling the old one. local papers and trading post, was asking $5500 ono with no interest.
His mate, computer savy suggested ebay and organised photos, add and
sign up.
After listing with a for sale at $5500 waited and a few days later he has sold it to a Toyota enthusiast in New Zealand for the full amount. 3 days later his bank rings and says an international money transfer has been completed. He cancels the rego and pockets another few $100 and a week later a car carrier arrives and takes it to
Brisbane for shipping.
A couple of members thinking this a little bizarre warn him of scams, but his bank says its his money and he withdraws it.
I don't know of vehicle prices in New Zealand but I would think this a little over the top, or maybe I need to get with the times and try ebay with some of the stuff in my shed.
regards peter
Reply By: Laura aka diver 1 - Tuesday, Nov 06, 2007 at 08:56
Tuesday, Nov 06, 2007 at 08:56
Ebay pretty good....we got ours on there at the moment but people are too far away and dont wanna drive the 2hrs from the airport!! Lots of interest but no buyer yet....Good on ya to ya mate hey...thats good its worked out for him!!
Laura
ps....sold lots things on ebay from our shed.....!!
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Follow Up By: Member -Signman - Tuesday, Nov 06, 2007 at 10:03
Tuesday, Nov 06, 2007 at 10:03
Hi
Laura
Thanks for keeping the rain away on Saturday !!! Was drizzling in the morning, but the rain stayed away for the duration of the race..
And the whales on the Bay were spectacular.
I've had good success on carsales.com
I think it costs a flat $30, but good responses...
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Follow Up By: Kiwi & "Mahindra" - Tuesday, Nov 06, 2007 at 20:27
Tuesday, Nov 06, 2007 at 20:27
Sorry i didnt get out there, kids were needing to be kept in line after a rowdy week !!
Glad the rain kept itself under control atleast...
The car's on carsales, had a few interests in it....
Thanks,
Laura
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Reply By: Andrew from Vivid Adventures - Tuesday, Nov 06, 2007 at 09:20
Tuesday, Nov 06, 2007 at 09:20
I would say that is just plain lucky - someone wanted just that, and found it on eBay at a reasonable price.
Sometimes you do
well there. On average it is a good way of selling. Sometimes you do outrageously
well.
On Sunday I sold a 25 year old folding bed for more than you can buy a new one at BigW.
Regularly I sell cameras for more than I paid for them new.
Just the mob mentality - if you can get the fighting for it, there's no telling what you'll get.
Lots of photos, honest as the day is blue description, scam aware and you'll do
well.
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Reply By: Member - Davoe (Yalgoo) - Tuesday, Nov 06, 2007 at 09:51
Tuesday, Nov 06, 2007 at 09:51
My Partner bought her 2004 TD Hilux off of ebay a couple of years ago. It had 300km on the clock with aftermarket
wheels and new BFG it had been kept in a shed and still is in showroom condition for $28k
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Reply By: Scoof - Tuesday, Nov 06, 2007 at 10:19
Tuesday, Nov 06, 2007 at 10:19
A work mate bought a
old car for $200 and sold the number plates on ebay and ended up getting over $1500 JUST FOR THE NUMBER PLATES.
Crazy stuff.
Cheers Scoof..
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Reply By: stevesub - Tuesday, Nov 06, 2007 at 13:18
Tuesday, Nov 06, 2007 at 13:18
I use ebay a lot for small computer stuff. You have to watch what you buy as you can get local stuff cheaper.
The deal for the cruiser being sold to NZ was really good as it will cost the dude $3000+ to get it there - and prices for vehicles in NZ are low when compared with OZ due to the Jap second hand imoprts - good on him.
The NZ dollar is also pretty sad right now if you are a Kiwi paying for stuff in OZ. We bring a lot of money over from NZ to live off but are now leaving it there and living off our OZ income which is a lot less but the exch rate is so bad, we have to do it this way.
The dude in NZ with the Toy Car must have paid nearly $NZ10,000 by the time is hits Kiwi land before the complicance process in NZ - stupid or mad becuase he could have done better buying something local.
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Reply By: Member - Pixie - Tuesday, Nov 06, 2007 at 13:29
Tuesday, Nov 06, 2007 at 13:29
A work mate was looking at buying a car from a seller on EBay (with zero rating)
Turned out to be a scam when the guy (who just happened to be overseas at the time) asked for the total bid price be depositied into what "looked" like a legitimate bidding account service/site. The seller just came across a bit too desparate to get the deposit before answering any questions on the vehicle.
Fortunately my mate is savvy enough to do the right background checks (especially the site that appeared to be a legitimate domain for accepting bids) and has now referred the matter on to the federal police.
my wife has bought a number of cheaper items off EBay but nothing too expensive. Do all the checks and be careful and it can be a very good service.
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Follow Up By: Member - John and Val W (ACT) - Tuesday, Nov 06, 2007 at 18:30
Tuesday, Nov 06, 2007 at 18:30
Before buying on Ebay always check the sellers rating and feedback. I wouldnt be spending more than a few dollars on anything being sold by somone with no selling history or with poor feedback. Do your homework, be aware and you can get some really good buys on Ebay. Its a good place for selling stuff too, though can be a bit time consuming.
Cheers,
Val.
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Follow Up By: TD100 - Tuesday, Nov 06, 2007 at 21:01
Tuesday, Nov 06, 2007 at 21:01
My best mate had his ute on ebay,this bloke rang up and said i will have it,sent him a business cheque that looked legit also with extra money to send the car to WA,went to the bank and they said it was counterfeit,tried to get in contact with him again to no avail,the AFP was handed the case,i had a look at the cheque and it looked damn real to me!cheers Paul
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Reply By: Eric from Cape York Connections - Tuesday, Nov 06, 2007 at 18:58
Tuesday, Nov 06, 2007 at 18:58
I buy and sell things on ebay and to date havnt had a problem.
I just check the prices via the net before buying some people are buying things for more than in the shops.
All the best
Eric
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Reply By: Member - Noldi (WA) - Tuesday, Nov 06, 2007 at 19:10
Tuesday, Nov 06, 2007 at 19:10
I have bought several items on ebay, have been done once to the tune of $80. did a bank transfer thinking it would have to be ok as the number of identification points you need to provide, Wrong, guy got away with an estimated total of a $hundred thou. SA and federal cops got involved not sure if the ever cought him.
Need to be careful
Rgds
Ian
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Reply By: Member - Borgy.. (SA) - Tuesday, Nov 06, 2007 at 21:35
Tuesday, Nov 06, 2007 at 21:35
I use Ebay regularly , just sold my GU 4.2TD Patrol on there , had it advertised here on EO and also in the local paper had a few calls , but with no success , so decided to try on ebay ended up selling it for $28500 to a fella in Vic who put a good deposit into my bank account right away and then flew over the next weekend with half cash and the rest in a bank cheque...i also have been bitten once on ebay with a few things my wife bought , luckily it wasn't very much only about 20 bucks i think , but yes i still use ebay , just a bit more wary that's all ......Cheers.....Dave
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