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nditiz1 |
Jul 19 2017, 05:00 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,186 Joined: 26-May 15 From: Mount Airy, Maryland Member No.: 18,763 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
So as some of you know I have been searching around Maryland for my first 914. 2 weeks ago on the 4th a seller named Jim in VA, 2 hours away, had a 72 with a transplanted 2.0 in it. He only had 2 pics and little to no info on it, but did have his phone number. I saw the ad 7 hours after it was posted to craigslist for $2500. I later received an email stating it was sold. 2 days ago this pops up on eBay
http://www.ebay.com/itm/172783341024?_trks...utorefresh=true While the car does have issues, for $2500 Can it be all that bad? My rant is about the seller. I realize making money is nice and while everyone wants to make a quick buck it sucks to be on something I almost had. He now has it for sale at BIN $7800 or best offer. I offered him $3500 stating he would make a quick $1000. He declined. Sorry just wanted to get that off my chest. |
Chris914n6 |
Jul 19 2017, 01:41 PM
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Jackstands are my life. Group: Members Posts: 3,317 Joined: 14-March 03 From: Las Vegas, NV Member No.: 431 Region Association: Southwest Region |
That pic above is a perfect example of a flipper being (IMG:style_emoticons/default/stromberg.gif) He couldn't invest 10 minutes to straighten the trim or correctly position the glass seal or the door seal. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/slap.gif)
Yes I buy cars low to sell high, but at least I recondition the car so it's better and adds real value. This seller is just profiteering. |
Optimusglen |
Jul 19 2017, 01:47 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 908 Joined: 26-February 16 From: Minneapolis Member No.: 19,709 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
Yes I buy cars low to sell high, but at least I recondition the car so it's better and adds real value. This seller is just profiteering. I wish I could do that, I always end up buying a car low, dumping a ton of money into it, then selling it for even lower, haha. (914 not for sale!) |
Chris914n6 |
Jul 19 2017, 03:51 PM
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Jackstands are my life. Group: Members Posts: 3,317 Joined: 14-March 03 From: Las Vegas, NV Member No.: 431 Region Association: Southwest Region |
Yes I buy cars low to sell high, but at least I recondition the car so it's better and adds real value. This seller is just profiteering. I wish I could do that, I always end up buying a car low, dumping a ton of money into it, then selling it for even lower, haha. (914 not for sale!) Don't feel bad. My stuff is mostly labor and it's newer cars not old rusty "classics". It helps that I get emails from Craigslist for new posts of things I'd be interested in. Usually it's people tired of dealing with the problem/can't afford a mech. Few flippers actually want to fix cars. And I'm sure speaking English is a benefit. I even once bought a 914 from a tow company auction. It had a rough life but the 2.0FI is nice. |
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