tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27261810.post-1146316860147039582006-04-29T06:16:00.000-07:002006-04-29T07:35:40.666-07:00<strong>Car Auctions</strong><br /><strong></strong><br />Tips On Buying a Vehicle On eBay eBay Auto<br /><br />There will be almost $3,000,000,000.00 (That's three BILLION dollars) worth of vehicles sold via eBay Motors this Year. Here are some buying tips if you are planing to purchase a vehicle through eBay Motors:<br /><br />Don't be too impatient: Watch the auctions you are interested in for a while. Use your "Watch this item" and search "Completed items" to see what similar vehicles have sold for.<br /><br />Narrow your search: Choose a make and model you are interested in. It's easier to make checks on the auction by using an exact make and model in the search field.<br /><br />Check Feedback: Check the feedback from other buyers. Make sure the seller is rated as a seller and no a buyer.<br /><br />Request more pictures : Request more photos by e-mail if necessary.<br /><br />Call the seller : Develop a rapport with the seller, and sale terms may be more flexible than you think. Have an Out : Bid only on auctions where sellers allow you to cancel after you inspect the vehicle.<br /><br />No-Reserve auctions : Bid on auctions that don't have a minimum winning bid amount, which is often as high as the car's retail value.<br /><br />Have cash : Many banks will not finance out-of-state transactions.Check first.<br /><br />Have mechanic inspect vehicle : The eBay site offers inspection in 50 major metro areas, as well as a free limited warranty for the drive home for many vehicles.<br /><br />Use Carfax : They will do an on-line vehicle history report which will tell you where the vehicle has been, its accurate mileage and whether it has been damaged in a crash or flood.<br /><br />Use an on-line pricing service : There are many free services which will tell you the realistic retail and wholesale value of the vehicle. Set your maximum bid : Decide on a fair price for a vehicle, then bid and walk away. Don't get caught in a bidding war and end up paying too much.<br /><br />Remember travel or delivery costs : You have to either pick up the vehicle or have it delivered when you win the auction. Include gas, hotels, food, lost work time and plane tickets in the cost.<br /><br />Buy round-trip plane tickets : A discount round-trip fare is often cheaper than a one-way ticket, and it gives you flexibility if you deide you don't want the car after you see it.<br /><br />Keep these tips in mind when you bid on that vehicle, and Happy Bidding!<br /><br />Car Auctions<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/27261810-114631686014703958?l=my-car-auctions.blogspot.com'/></div>Nice Advicehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09381133730952193023noreply@blogger.com1