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> Was Aubergine 2.0L sold 2 hrs after posting...ITS BAAAAAAACKKKK, "Missed it by that much"
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post Jul 10 2018, 09:38 PM
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post Aug 7 2018, 10:44 AM
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(IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) flippers!! its the nature of the market now that our cars are worth something unfortunately - feel bad for the guy that sold it cheap to the first person to walk in with cash in hand- he could have sold it for 2x that and it would have gone to a good home
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QUOTE(Philip W. @ Aug 7 2018, 12:44 PM) *

(IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) flippers!! its the nature of the market now that our cars are worth something unfortunately - feel bad for the guy that sold it cheap to the first person to walk in with cash in hand- he could have sold it for 2x that and it would have gone to a good home

You never know what the situation was. Maybe the guy was thrilled to death because he had cash in hand when he needed it vs waiting for ppi’s, funds to become available, killing days with flakey buyers. People spit out the word “flipper” because they don’t want to compete with a super motivated buyer who knows how to spot or develops a good deal. If someone buys a car, holds it for 20 years and sells for a profit, it’s called being a wise (or lucky) investor. If they buy and sell quickly, somehow it’s being evil. Flippers don’t call you the next day demanding their money back because they can’t get the car started or it needs a brake job. People get mad at flippers because they only see the good deals. They dont see the time or legwork it takes to get the deals. People want the deal but they want to find it on eBay. Ask Adam how much work it takes before he can load up all the cars on the truck and take a picture. Most buyers want easy. It’s exactly the same in real estate. Buyers want the fixed up house at fixer-up prices. They want home inspections and financing, not as-is, cash sales. We sell quite a few cars to wholesalers because we want a fast easy sale. Money is left on the table but sometimes that’s not the priority. You can thank all the flippers who find the long forgotten cars and bring them to market. Most of them would never make it out of the garage or shed if there weren’t flippers taking the initiative to find the deals.
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QUOTE(Philip W. @ Aug 7 2018, 12:44 PM) *

(IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) flippers!! its the nature of the market now that our cars are worth something unfortunately - feel bad for the guy that sold it cheap to the first person to walk in with cash in hand- he could have sold it for 2x that and it would have gone to a good home

You never know what the situation was. Maybe the guy was thrilled to death because he had cash in hand when he needed it vs waiting for ppi’s, funds to become available, killing days with flakey buyers. People spit out the word “flipper” because they don’t want to compete with a super motivated buyer who knows how to spot or develops a good deal. If someone buys a car, holds it for 20 years and sells for a profit, it’s called being a wise (or lucky) investor. If they buy and sell quickly, somehow it’s being evil. Flippers don’t call you the next day demanding their money back because they can’t get the car started or it needs a brake job. People get mad at flippers because they only see the good deals. They dont see the time or legwork it takes to get the deals. People want the deal but they want to find it on eBay. Ask Adam how much work it takes before he can load up all the cars on the truck and take a picture. Most buyers want easy. It’s exactly the same in real estate. Buyers want the fixed up house at fixer-up prices. They want home inspections and financing, not as-is, cash sales. We sell quite a few cars to wholesalers because we want a fast easy sale. Money is left on the table but sometimes that’s not the priority. You can thank all the flippers who find the long forgotten cars and bring them to market. Most of them would never make it out of the garage or shed if there weren’t flippers taking the initiative to find the deals.

I don't disagree with you, all good points, I am not necessarily hating on all the flippers, - free market economy- I do feel that some really take advantage of those that don't know what they have - I really didn't ever think of Adam as a flipper really. He is a Porsche owner, he is saving stuff that's just rusting away , getting out of the field or barn and into the hands of someone that will save and preserve it! . The guys that are just out there to make a quick buck and take advantage, that I have a issue with. I have had opportunity and could have had stuff that I could have paid way less than I did, but I just cant do that. We need more guys like Adam!
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Jeff Bowlsby   Was Aubergine 2.0L sold 2 hrs after posting...ITS BAAAAAAACKKKK   Jul 10 2018, 09:38 PM
Andyrew   Damn, that was a steal!   Jul 10 2018, 09:41 PM
Larmo63   Aubergine is a cool color. Those side moulding th...   Jul 10 2018, 09:51 PM
914werke   Aubergine is a cool color. :confused: maybe it...   Jul 10 2018, 10:32 PM
bdstone914   So will fungus. Looks like a big egg plant.   Jul 11 2018, 07:24 AM
davep   Any chance of the VIN?   Jul 11 2018, 08:44 PM
Mike Bellis   I get the rarity of it... But that is really an u...   Jul 11 2018, 08:56 PM
mepstein   It’s a great period color. Looks even better on ...   Jul 11 2018, 09:05 PM
jcd914   It’s a great period color. Looks even better on...   Jul 11 2018, 09:13 PM
Ferg   It’s a great period color. Looks even better o...   Jul 12 2018, 08:47 AM
VintageExcellence   Beautiful color - eggplant   Jul 12 2018, 11:47 AM
Chris H.   Looks a lot better in person too. Same with the r...   Jul 12 2018, 03:18 PM
Front yard mechanic   Only good deep fried   Jul 12 2018, 03:35 PM
Rav914   That'll look gorgeous all polished up and sort...   Jul 12 2018, 05:39 PM
AZBanks   The exterior pic looks dull but the frunk pictures...   Jul 13 2018, 11:19 AM
whitetwinturbo   .............fruits and veggies are good for you ...   Jul 25 2018, 11:44 PM
whitetwinturbo   .............fruits and veggies are good for you ...   Jul 25 2018, 11:44 PM
Jeff Bowlsby   https://www.ebay.com/itm/1975-Porsche-914-T...LWz...   Aug 7 2018, 08:39 AM
JamesM   Man flippers annoy me! This car needs to go t...   Aug 7 2018, 10:29 AM
Philip W.   :agree: flippers!! its the nature of the m...   Aug 7 2018, 10:44 AM
mepstein   :agree: flippers!! its the nature of the ...   Aug 7 2018, 01:50 PM
Philip W.   :agree: flippers!! its the nature of the...   Aug 7 2018, 01:56 PM
mepstein   [quote name='mepstein' post='2636334' date='Aug 7...   Aug 7 2018, 02:52 PM
mepstein   “Flippers” show up with cash in hand, buy the ...   Aug 7 2018, 10:50 AM
Ferg   That rust in the door jamb :blink: There is cer...   Aug 7 2018, 11:02 AM
Perry Kiehl   Sorry I just don't get the hate for the flippe...   Aug 7 2018, 11:22 AM
SirAndy   The early bird gets the worm And the early worm ge...   Aug 7 2018, 11:26 AM
Mueller   Sorry I just don't get the hate for the flipp...   Aug 7 2018, 01:54 PM
Big Len   Sorry I just don't get the hate for the flipp...   Aug 7 2018, 07:00 PM
Chris914n6   Half the 914 flippers don't actually add value...   Aug 7 2018, 03:45 PM
JFG   mb vintage bought it eh? i enquired about a 912 wi...   Aug 7 2018, 04:24 PM
JamesM   mb vintage bought it eh? i enquired about a 912 w...   Aug 10 2018, 12:42 PM
SirAndy   ROFL NO! Now its a $20k car!! h...   Aug 10 2018, 01:28 PM
rhodyguy   And a kid with a BB gun kills the bird. We may see...   Aug 7 2018, 04:32 PM
Rav914   You never know what the situation was. Maybe the ...   Aug 7 2018, 05:54 PM
cuddy_k   There’s room for everyone...except people who mi...   Aug 7 2018, 06:02 PM
Jeff Bowlsby   "An extremely honest and original driver need...   Aug 7 2018, 06:05 PM
napasteve   Hey Jeff, I don't think there is any extra cha...   Aug 7 2018, 06:37 PM
billh1963   I'd be willing to bet that at $13k it...   Aug 7 2018, 06:47 PM
rhodyguy   Up $8.5k in 13 hours? Must be the rare color....   Aug 7 2018, 07:02 PM
Porschef   :agree: Well, now, there's something to hate...   Aug 7 2018, 07:10 PM
rmital   flippers...car color...etc....all good stuff! ...   Aug 8 2018, 07:27 AM
73-914   flippers...car color...etc....all good stuff...   Aug 10 2018, 01:06 PM
rhodyguy   m***2 and i***r really seem to want that car. Per...   Aug 11 2018, 12:14 PM
mepstein   A lot of the sales on eBay and especially the auto...   Aug 11 2018, 12:22 PM
sixnotfour   The person who bid 12k is all over ebay doing the ...   Aug 11 2018, 02:22 PM
Steve   Talking to dealers, they just use eBay for adverti...   Aug 12 2018, 11:02 AM
73-914   Maybe they can sell it on TV in Vegas   Aug 12 2018, 11:53 AM
914junkie   I could have bought this car for $2500 or may...   Aug 12 2018, 11:59 PM
billh1963   I don't get it. :confused: A fool and h...   Aug 13 2018, 07:52 AM
Philip W.   I don't get it. :confused: A fool and ...   Aug 13 2018, 08:02 AM
billh1963   Wasn't it P.T. Barnum who said "there is...   Aug 13 2018, 08:09 AM


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