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Cover your bases, be brutilly honest in your description, and take GREAT pictures.
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Rich,What exactly do you mean by cover your bases?
Are you talking about drawing up a contract...or something
totally different? Did you have all of the sellers communications go through you first? Elon
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First, I am by no means an expert, so get as many opinions as you can. I am a peon compared to some of the guys here.
Actually, I have only done this twice, and more as a hobby than a business thing. However, I did draw up a quick agreement as to %, and who pays for ebay listings, other advertising and what happens if the owner sells the car before I did.
What I actually meant by cover your bases was that in my experience "people" (related to the infamous "them" and "they") will be quick to judge you as a "broker" or worse yet, a "flipper". That being said, what is “rare” or “special” to one guy is crap to another. I happen to like the special small block, unknown type cars like LM1’s, L30/M20’s and Heavy Chevy’s. Some people are offended that others find these cars collectable.
So, three points:
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Some will be looking for an excuse to rip up the car because of the above, so my comment was more in line with if something is questionable with the car, then point it out. Point out that pictures always make paint look better than real life. Make sure yourself if the car is something special (Z, SS etc) that you personally verify that it is, other than taking the owners word for it. Recommend that they inspect, or have it inspected prior to the sale.
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Some will publicly question the car, especially if it is an auction, to keep others from bidding on it. Make sure you know what it is, and can back it up. These same people will contact you after a hearty night of bashing, and lowball offer you on the car.
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Finally, be ready for some people who get MAD at how high a car/part may sell for. They may even DEMAND that you sell them the car for a "reasonable" price. I had this happen with a 396 CE motor still in the crate. I turned down a good offer for more, had someone offer less than the first, then get very, very angry when I would not sell it to them for the lower price. The engine is still in my garage.
Finally, as a comment to #2 above, if the seller is happy with the sale, you are happy with whatever the seller agrees to give you, and the buyer is happy with what they paid, then that is all that really matters!
{sound of stepping off of soapbox}
The other Rich P
