Next week I will be posting my '82 Volvo for sale on eBay. It's a show car, mint, award winner...blah blah blah. I am reaching out to those that have sold a car in the past on eBay and have some advice to share, tips or frauds to be aware of, after the successful bidding, or "buy-it-now". Anything to do with the financial transactions that follow after the sale.
TIA

 

First of all I would suggest listing on swedespeed.com and the other half dozen or so Volvo enthusiast sites that allow you to do so without cost. Over the years I have bought and sold numerous uncommon Volvos on SwedeSpeed though for RWD Turbo Bricks might be a better spot.

80's Volvos are a sought after vehicle if in good shape and rust free. This is especially the case in the upper NW and NE parts of the US. If I only had proper storage I would be tempted. I miss my 76 265 and 80 262 Bertone and all the others.

Based on my eBay experiences I now limit bidders to those with five or more positive feedback ratings and no bid retractions. I also do not accept bids from out at sea and/or out of country bidders. A scam I have often seen is the bidder being from the opposite coast and coming with excuse after excuse to not get the deposit in and then just vanishing but I am not sure how to address that.

Great exposure on ebay it is just unfortunate it attracts lots of sleaze. I have seen dozens of auctions hijacked by fake bidders and "buy it now" buyers that failed to come through.

Good luck with the sale.

 

Thanks for that and points well taken. You obviously know the Volvo scene, making mention of Swedespeed and Brickboard...
The car has been posted on those sites for some time, including autotrader.ca, craigslist, kijiji, and other sites. All my inquiries have come from autotrader (Canadian version) and have had three visits to see the car, two of which where they loved the car and we agreed on a price, only to have them not return or back out of the deal. I am posting on eBay as my last shot of unloading the car. I can smell a scam a mile away given some of the responses I have had, but wanted to hear from folks like you who can add additional insight. The Volvo is one of three cars I own and with retirement in the near future, it's all about downsizing....but I am keeping the Crossfire!!!!

 

I have sold 2 Crossfires and a Porsche on Ebay. Have bought 3 Crossfires and a Porsche on Ebay. Maybe I am lucky, but have not had any problems. Limit buyers to US and must have at least 5 positive reviews.

Demand deposit within 12 or 24 hours.

Give a good description of car, including any defects and service history. Lots of pics.

Good luck.

 

Good advice...thank you!

 

Limit buyers to the US? Are they more trustworthy than Canadians? I doubt it.
This is a Canadian seller and the car is in Canada.

 

In that case, US and Canada.

 

That's better.
When he puts it up for sale I'll pay by Western Union and have my brother go and pick it up with his tow truck. I'd go myself but I'm at sea working on a cruise ship in the Baltic at present.

 

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAAAAAAAAA!!!!! 180, you just KILL ME! Sharp as a tack and just as painful!


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