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Replying to: cpr3 (Apr 26, 2009 3:10 pm) Wire them the money or send them a cashier's check. Once your money shows in their account, then they will send the title out to you. If the vehicle is not delivered to you in the shape that is guaranteed through your contract, then that contract is null and void. |
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Hi, I think buying on Ebay is really amazing if u do a little research. I purchased a 06 Honda Pilot and an 06 loaded Lexus GX SUV for amazing prices.Both were located in Florida.And those are kind of costly cars to be buying unseen. And they were shipped without me even seeing the cars..  That was the best buying experience I ever had.the cars were in superb condition and I was very satisfied. Of course ,I did my research,,which is very very important--Check the carfax first,,see the seller feedback and reviews--very important,,better if they are powersellers with a sellers guarantee,,and ask the seller questions. For anyone buying online unseen for the 1st time,,it may seem like a leap of faith but do your research and u can get a great deal. Also if possible,,buy cars which are not from the snow areas as they can have a lot of rust...U can also check Carfax on this. But really,,,Ebay is a great way to buy cars.If I can buy a high end Lexus unseen then u can buy any good car unseen by doing your research!! Just MHO!! 
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Replying to: deltheking (Apr 29, 2009 3:26 pm) Also if possible,,buy cars which are not from the snow areas as they can have a lot of rust... And cars from the south are usually flood damaged pig, that had lipstick put on it. So, the point is....??? |
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Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (Oct 17, 2003 6:04 am) |
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| Many of you may be too young to have heard that phrase, but what it means is basically buying something sight-unseen. It's a risky proposition, at best. There are too many horror stories out there to enter blindly into a contract with someone. The best thing to do is - as a previous poster said - do your homework. Know what you're looking for and what you want to pay. If you can find a car locally that you can go see, and if you can actually talk to the seller face to face, you have a better chance of getting what you bargained for. We have been very fortunate to come out winners in three different online vehicle purchases from out of state - but it still scares me. I feel like we're playing the odds. This next purchase is going to be local. I don't want to take any more chances (that is if I can hold my husband back. He's an online buyer MANIAC!) | |
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Replying to: emjay1 (Jul 30, 2009 7:15 am) 
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Replying to: euphonium (Jul 30, 2009 9:15 am) |
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Replying to: emjay1 (Jul 30, 2009 7:15 am) If you are buying a car from a reputable dealer out of state you should be fine. |
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Replying to: volvomax (Jul 30, 2009 10:40 am)
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Replying to: jayrider (Sep 20, 2009 12:57 pm) |
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