A6 fared poorly on ebay.
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A6 fared poorly on ebay.
Granted it's just a 99 2.8 Automatic Avant, and I certainly didn't buy it for an investment, but wow.
$5700 high bid.
I had a reserve set at $6900, as low I dared go. But I guess I need to reevaluate.<ul><li><a href="http://cm.ebay.com/cm/ck/1065-29322-2357-0?uid=&site=0&ver=EOISUA080805&lk=URL& amp;item=4632061446">Painful.</a></li></ul>
$5700 high bid.
I had a reserve set at $6900, as low I dared go. But I guess I need to reevaluate.<ul><li><a href="http://cm.ebay.com/cm/ck/1065-29322-2357-0?uid=&site=0&ver=EOISUA080805&lk=URL& amp;item=4632061446">Painful.</a></li></ul>
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People buying a car on the internet want pictures as detailed as possible. You want to be able to show them larger images if possible.
Also, take your pictures closer to sunset on a clear day. The light play on the paint makes it look better. Pictures taken on overcast days tend to be more harsh and look like there's too much contrast. Have a look at your sig, the colors are very light and very dark.
I took my sig picture around 3 PM on a very sunny day, but I put it in the shade so the light wouldn't drown it out. Also, look at my pic poster, there are pictures in there taken the day I had the windows tinted, but I took them at sunset. Look at the difference in the way the light plays across the car as opposed to your pix.
It makes a huge difference. Oh, last point, remember Sarge's pictures of his avant? Those were gorgeous.
Also, take your pictures closer to sunset on a clear day. The light play on the paint makes it look better. Pictures taken on overcast days tend to be more harsh and look like there's too much contrast. Have a look at your sig, the colors are very light and very dark.
I took my sig picture around 3 PM on a very sunny day, but I put it in the shade so the light wouldn't drown it out. Also, look at my pic poster, there are pictures in there taken the day I had the windows tinted, but I took them at sunset. Look at the difference in the way the light plays across the car as opposed to your pix.
It makes a huge difference. Oh, last point, remember Sarge's pictures of his avant? Those were gorgeous.
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buying a car without test driving it is a HUGE risk...
so you naturally have to lower your bid to account for the risk you are taking. You need to build in a slush fund for the inevitable repairs that you would have found if you had driven the car and had it inspected.
I would never buy a car on Ebay unless I got it at a serious discount.
I would never buy a car on Ebay unless I got it at a serious discount.
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eBay is mostly a buyer's market...
so it doesn't surprise me your reserve wasn't met. It's happened to me last yr., too.
Tried to sell an '02 BMW 540i for $24K reserve (pretty low price, IMO). I posted the ad twice and got only $16K bids both times. So, I sold it locally and got my asking price.
I'll never try to sell a car on eBay again! Some people get lucky and get their asking price, but I've heard/read more disappointment stories.
Tried to sell an '02 BMW 540i for $24K reserve (pretty low price, IMO). I posted the ad twice and got only $16K bids both times. So, I sold it locally and got my asking price.
I'll never try to sell a car on eBay again! Some people get lucky and get their asking price, but I've heard/read more disappointment stories.
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Leave some "bad things" out of your story..
about the instr. cluster and radio for example. (but also the paint etc)
Most people won't notice it.
Your ad scares people away, so leave out the things I said, let people take a look at your car (in real life), tell them how much you love it, they will also fall in love and take the minor mistakes for granted.
Hopefully sold
Most people won't notice it.
Your ad scares people away, so leave out the things I said, let people take a look at your car (in real life), tell them how much you love it, they will also fall in love and take the minor mistakes for granted.
Hopefully sold
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I had great experiences buying 2 cars off Ebay
Bought a 96 Jag XJ6 and my present 01 TT 225 both from dealers in Texas. I didn't travel down there and drive them but talked extensively with the salesmen and asked a lot of questions. Both cars arrived off their delivery trucks in fantastic condition and also running great.
I did however get good prices (thousands less than book) which indicates Ebay is indeed more of a buyer's market when it comes to cars.
I did however get good prices (thousands less than book) which indicates Ebay is indeed more of a buyer's market when it comes to cars.