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The Artist Formerly Known as Audrey

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« on: Tuesday, January 1, 2019, 19:31:15 »

I haven’t sold a car privately for years, which is the favoured method these days? Auto Trader still? Is Gumtree kosher?
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« Reply #1 on: Tuesday, January 1, 2019, 20:03:55 »

As long as its advertised professionaly,  ie good points listed and photographed nicely if its a saleable car at a sensible price it should sell anywhere.    The last few I have sold have been on ebay,  plenty of  room for up to 12 photos and plenty of room to give a  good description.
I always start  at the lowest price I am prepared to take,   if it makes that, then fine, if it doesn't I keep it, but hopefully you get a couple of people that really want it and the price goes up to more than you expected.  Steer sell clear of companies like 'We buy any car.  com'  they offer you one price online,  then once you get there they start knocking off money for every little fault they can find.   They only end up paying bottom auction prices so if you want to go down that route you'd just as well cut out the middle man and send it to auction yourself.
On the other hand,  if its a ropey old banger, save the fucking about and just scrap it.
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« Reply #2 on: Tuesday, January 1, 2019, 20:27:00 »

It’s fairly new - only 10,000 miles. Don’t fancy eBay tbh - too many horror stories. I presume there are still a similar number of fuckwits who pretend to be interested.
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« Reply #3 on: Tuesday, January 1, 2019, 22:20:31 »

Sell it on here  Smiley
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« Reply #4 on: Tuesday, January 1, 2019, 22:24:33 »

I sold my car on gumtree, but fuck me it was a hassle and annoyance.
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« Reply #5 on: Wednesday, January 2, 2019, 11:42:11 »

It’s fairly new - only 10,000 miles. Don’t fancy eBay tbh - too many horror stories. I presume there are still a similar number of fuckwits who pretend to be interested.
Doesn't matter where you list it you will always get the usual time wasters and fuckwits,  at least with eBay it can be seen  by a much larger audience.  To be fair,  if someone is prepared to travel a fair distance then the chances are they are genuinely interested.
Just be firm,  tell them your lowest price, take it or leave it,  and insist on a deposit if they want it,  finally make sure any bank payment made is cleared before letting go of the motor.   (Cash on Collection best answer).
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« Reply #6 on: Wednesday, January 2, 2019, 12:06:28 »

and beware of scammers.
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« Reply #7 on: Wednesday, January 2, 2019, 12:30:13 »

Don't let people view it after midnight either
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« Reply #8 on: Wednesday, January 2, 2019, 12:32:32 »

We sold the wife's old car through Facebook Marketplace. Had loads of interest (a few twats) but mostly easy to deal with. Sold for more than I expected too.
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