May need to sell our 71 300

[polara71]

Respectful . . . BUT again, it wasnt technically for sale as you said it was ....

When I ADVERTISE a car for sale and have multiple guys reach out to me I return each and every phone call and e mail, weather the car is still available, sale pending or flat out sold.

 

[saforwardlook]

Respectful . . . BUT again, it wasnt technically for sale as you said it was ....When I ADVERTISE a car for sale and have multiple guys reach out to me I return each and every phone call and e mail, weather the car is still available, sale pending or flat out sold.

The guy that bought the car felt like he was helping out by letting Henry know if he ends up needing to sell it, he would be there with the money and no B.S. All the buyer requested if it was to be sold was a couple questions answered and a couple photos, which he received because he was perceived as being really serious, if needed. In the end, Henry was relieved that he didn't have to deal with more people because he had a lot on his plate, and probably still does.

The serious intent expressed was never perceived to be disrespectful by Henry at all from what I was told, rather he was grateful that it got done quickly so he could move on. And it was Henry that set the price he wanted after hearing the feedback in this thread when the eventual buyer asked him what he would want for the car. In my earlier post today, at 11:48 AM, I said my perception was that it was "likely available" based on the circumstances, not that it "surely" was.

This obviously wasn't a normal sale and there were difficult circumstances for the seller, so expecting things to go like they normally do is inconsiderate rather than respectful from my vantage. I had to take care of my dad as he approached 90 years old for several years, and all I can say is unless you have been through these situations, it is really tough and one day to the next is totally unpredictable in terms of what you will deal with, and seemingly the biggest problems always come at the worst possible times. Your life is not your own. I am glad I will never have to go through it again, and I have made sure I have long term care so I will never be an issue to anyone.

 

[sauterd]

I never had the impression myself that it wasn't available for sale since the seller made his need pretty clear. But after a few tire kickers that came over to look at it after they asked him to let them see it on the weekend coming up and then had multiple excuses about why they couldn't buy it then and there, the seller took advantage of the straight up offer to closely match what he was asking for the car from a buyer that was motivated. The reality is that folks in the U.S. dream a lot without coming up with the funds in the end. I personally do not bother to try to sell a car here in the U.S. anymore unless I have a potential buyer that has made his interest clear and has the funds ready. Otherwise, it is just a real hassle. In well over 30 transactions with buyers overseas, I have never even once had any issue at all. And I see their very well-loved cars being restored and photos come my way all the time, and I love it. With buyers in the U.S. in the past, I sell a car and never see it again in any form. The guys overseas actually get them restored most of the time, too.

My impression of John on this site is that he is a great guy, (and he offered to go look at a car for me in the past too) and I wished he had the opportunity to go further with the seller. But this was a case where there was a very desirable car likely available and it just took a little pushing to make his interest more clear was the case this time from what I heard of the transaction. The seller had a bunch of interest expressed to him and already had plenty to deal with given his circumstances and didn't have time for a lot of hassle. The transaction was completed in two days and the buyer already has had the car for almost a week now, and it was brought a long way out here in a covered transport. The seller was unleashed to deal with his mother's needs immediately.

hey there, thanks, i agree with your message. Just curious, though, how do you know if the potential seller has the money? In all seriousness, just wondered? thanks.

 

[saforwardlook]

hey there, thanks, i agree with your message. Just curious, though, how do you know if the potential seller has the money? In all seriousness, just wondered? thanks.

I know the guy that bought it and he kept me informed as to how the sale was going. The buyer told me that the seller told him he received the funds wired to him the first business day after the agreement to purchase was made.

 

[polara71]

 

[fc7_plumcrazy]

If Henry would have had a a darkblue 70 SFGT and mentioned "he may need to sell it" I would have contacted him roughly 25 times daily

Carsten

 

[Piot]

Please guys...too much BS isn't a good thing for an "Class-A" C-Body-forum.
FYI: Me and Henry worked out a deal what made him and his family very happy.
I also had a good chat with Henry's sick mother who is a super nice lady.
She speaks fluent German and appreciated the fast transaction a lot.

I'm sorry to hear some of you couldn't reach out to him to give him some low ball offers... ...just kidding!!!
That's life and happens all the time to me...sometimes you win and sometimes you lose. God bless America! Peace & Out!

 

[DocMcNeedy]

I not even offer my car any more in North America for sale true words Steve I totally agree with you for me is it way less hassle and BS too sell my cars to Europe.
It seems to me that most people over here don't have cash anymore, is hard to believe but is true.

Tobias...I still kick myself weekly for not pursuing that green Imperial...I was just receiving the new red Imperial at the same time...I promise you that we would have had a no hassle/BS deal between our US/Canadian border.

 

[Samplingman]

If the car was straight out advertised, I don’t think the result would have been different, only it may have taken longer if the seller was set on getting “what it was worth”.

I can’t tell you how many times I’ve made a deal over the phone/email/in person, then shown up at the sellers house with cash in hand only to be told the item sold an hour before. That’s disrespect, and why I don’t buy off of CL anymore.

The seller here was not a C Body guy, and barely a Mopar guy. He had a nice car left to him by a dear friend, but when life got in the way sentimentality took a back seat to reality. When opportunity knocks, don’t complain about the noise! Congrats to both parties, and I hope we see more of this one in the near future.

 

[polara71]

I get hung up on incorrect verbage .

 

[Carmine]

I get hung up on incorrect verbage .

That shouldn't not be nothing to be getting upset on.

 

[GJS]

I get hung up on incorrect verbiage.

I get hung up on incorrect spelling and proper punctuation.

 

[polara71]

I get hung up on incorrect spelling and proper punctuation.

Me too

 

[commando1]

This sure turned into a wtf thread..
WTF?

 

[LocuMob]

I'd just like to see and hear more about the car.

 

[sauterd]

I know the guy that bought it and he kept me informed as to how the sale was going. The buyer told me that the seller told him he received the funds wired to him the first business day after the agreement to purchase was made.

hi, sorry for the misunderstanding, I'd never question this particular deal, especially given the guy's terrible situation. I know from experience, taking care of parents, is grueling and emotionally draining. i was only referring to "in general" when you sell a car, how you know up front if they have funds? do you ask for bank proof, etc? Only asking because it seems like a good idea, but wondered what was the easiest way to do it. thanks.

 

[saforwardlook]

I get hung up on incorrect verbage .

That shouldn't not be nothing to be getting upset on.

I get hung up when someone pins an intrepretation on me that doesn't exist, and persists in doing even when corrected. Of course Carmine would agree with you, as he does it to me relentlessly. And usually when the argument the intrepretation rests on isn't sensible despite the reality.

 

[Big_John]

i was only referring to "in general" when you sell a car, how you know up front if they have funds? do you ask for bank proof, etc? Only asking because it seems like a good idea, but wondered what was the easiest way to do it. thanks.

You don't and probably never will... If someone asked me to prove I could pay for something, I'd say "I'm no longer interested" and leave.

The only way that you know for sure your car is sold is when the Benjamins get counted out on the hood...

 

[Carmine]

I get hung up when someone pins an intrepretation on me that doesn't exist, and persists in doing even when corrected. Of course Carmine would agree with you, as he does it to me relentlessly. And ususally when the argument the intrepretation rests on isn't sensible despite the reality.

Huh?

 

[polara71]

I get hung up when someone pins an intrepretation on me that doesn't exist, and persists in doing even when corrected. Of course Carmine would agree with

you, as he does it to me relentlessly. And ususally when the argument the intrepretation rests on isn't sensible despite the reality.

I don't see what the problem is here Steve. You said the car was listed for sale, i said it wasn't.