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Originally Posted by slammin
Of course the auction closed without a bid. For this quality car eBay is not the venue to use. However it does give you worldwide exposure. Post # 3 has the right idea, start lower maybe 10K with a reserve and see where it goes. Hemmings would be a much better site. While most individuals shopping for a Model A want to pay 10 cents on the dollar, I know there are those willing to pay the price for this coupe, you just have to find them, if you can afford the time it will take.
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In my opinion, starting at $10k and seeing where it goes is the WORSE thing that can be done with this particular car. Why start at the same place as all the other 'junk' is starting at? Someone who is sincerely interested will make the effort to travel to Texas to inspect this car. Only that person can establish a value of what THAT car is worth to them. If the estate is seeking $60 and someone offers $30k, then the family can take that offer under advisement however IMO that eBay starting price generally will thwart off most wanna-be tire kickers. To the serious buyer, the auction starting price really means nothing.
Dick, let me just say that while your comments above definitely have merit, in my mind this Seller has done a decent job of documenting and validating that car is indeed a winning Fine-point car that has earned a Henry. As such, wouldn't/shouldn't someone assume this makes the vehicle credible enough to warrant a personal inspection if they were indeed serious about wanting to own a vehicle of this caliber? If so, then the eBay auction listing has done what the Seller likely intended it to do. As such, the listing was a success as it was.
Granted, like you mentioned, this car is not for most hobbyists however all it takes is one person (rich or not) that appreciates it for what it is and can consummate a successful sale. When you, I, or others here begin to give our unsolicited opinions in a public forum, ...no one really wins, and IMHO it is not good for the hobby. While I agree that the picture posted does not depict the true hue of Copra & Chicle, I believe you
were fooled. Again, most serious buyers would understand this about computer images and would likely choose to view the car in person. If the Buyer had any concerns about the authenticity of the paint at that point, --or any other area, surely you would agree that would be between the Seller and Buyer.
I realize that no one here likely meant any harm to the seller, however maybe it was good to put it all on the table so that someone did not use some of the comments as gospel for them making their decisions either on this or another similar vehicle. All is good!!
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