Selling a Car on ebay have you done it.

mosesbotbol · 03-26-2009, 10:02 AM

I have listed cars on EBay before.... EBay is pricey when it comes to cars. Your car is not unique, so Craigslist may fare you better. The car listings get expensive, as you probably don't want a "no reserve" ad starting at $1.00...

I would seriously try Craigslist first.

Some general tips for placing the ad:

1. Clean the car really well, including engine
2. Take complete pictures, including all problem areas
3. Take a picture of coin in center of tire to show depth
4. Describe condition acurate, including problem areas
5. List all recent service
6. Include VIN

A comprehensive description and pictures of a clean car will really help you out. As for pricing, I'd put it at 10-20% off of what KBB says Trade-In value with Best Offer included.

Good luck and keep us updated!

LooseCard · 03-26-2009, 10:13 AM

I wouldn't put the VIN out from everyone to see though....

Wait until you have an inquiry, and they have need for it.

03-26-2009, 10:43 AM

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Originally Posted by mosesbotbol

I would seriously try Craigslist first.

Some general tips for placing the ad:

1. Clean the car really well, including engine
2. Take complete pictures, including all problem areas
3. Take a picture of coin in center of tire to show depth
4. Describe condition acurate, including problem areas
5. List all recent service
6. Include VIN

A comprehensive description and pictures of a clean car will really help you out. As for pricing, I'd put it at 10-20% off of what KBB says Trade-In value with Best Offer included.

Good luck and keep us updated!

Spot on. I would not provide the VIN but put a note that it will be provided to serious inquiries.

I've sold a minivan on CL and bought my current car from them as well. When selling the minivan, I added a link to a photobucket page with 30 images of it and gave as much info as I could. It sold in 2 days.

Ebay does reach a broader audience, but is pretty expensive considering the current market.

PeteSB75 · 03-26-2009, 12:34 PM

I sold a motorcycle on ebay. The main drawback there is that you are paying extra to set a reserve, or you are committing to sell for whatever the final offer is. My final selling price was about a grand less than what I wanted to sell for. Of course, I did only list on EBay after listing on CL, BargainNews, and a few other places for about a month and a half. If you go on EBay, make sure that you specifiy in the listing that delivery of the vehicle is the buyer's responsibility.

03-26-2009, 10:02 AM	#1
mosesbotbol That's a Corgi Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Moses Location: Boston Posts: 6,171 Trading: (6)	Re: Selling a Car on ebay have you done it. I have listed cars on EBay before.... EBay is pricey when it comes to cars. Your car is not unique, so Craigslist may fare you better. The car listings get expensive, as you probably don't want a "no reserve" ad starting at $1.00... I would seriously try Craigslist first. Some general tips for placing the ad: 1. Clean the car really well, including engine 2. Take complete pictures, including all problem areas 3. Take a picture of coin in center of tire to show depth 4. Describe condition acurate, including problem areas 5. List all recent service 6. Include VIN A comprehensive description and pictures of a clean car will really help you out. As for pricing, I'd put it at 10-20% off of what KBB says Trade-In value with Best Offer included. Good luck and keep us updated! __________________ Port Wine & Claret \| British Cars \| Welsh Corgi's

03-26-2009, 10:13 AM	#2
LooseCard not wrapped too tight.... Join Date: Mar 2009 First Name: Dan Location: Woodsy side of MA Posts: 555 Trading: (3)	Re: Selling a Car on ebay have you done it. I wouldn't put the VIN out from everyone to see though.... Wait until you have an inquiry, and they have need for it.

03-26-2009, 12:34 PM	#4
PeteSB75 Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Pete Location: CT Posts: 1,674 Trading: (18)	Re: Selling a Car on ebay have you done it. I sold a motorcycle on ebay. The main drawback there is that you are paying extra to set a reserve, or you are committing to sell for whatever the final offer is. My final selling price was about a grand less than what I wanted to sell for. Of course, I did only list on EBay after listing on CL, BargainNews, and a few other places for about a month and a half. If you go on EBay, make sure that you specifiy in the listing that delivery of the vehicle is the buyer's responsibility. __________________ Formerly Malik23