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Ed in Maine · 12-07-2018, 09:34 AM

As a further comment, eBay does not want bidders to inspect the car before the bidding process is complete. They don't identify the seller. EBay Motors policy is that when you win an auction you have not established a contract with the seller to buy but a opportunity to inspect and finalize the purchase. Read their Terms and Conditions. If you decline the opportunity to inspect, you are obligated to complete the transaction and take the car. This is the rule so that eBay can safely collect their fee.

For me, I have a two page check list and a bunch of questions for the owner. I'm not comfortable committing to the seller even though it is not a contract to buy. I would hate to put the seller through all that.

To get good coverage of your sale, it seems to make sense to place a second ad say in Hemmiings so that your personal information is available to the seller.

12-07-2018, 09:34 AM	#4
Ed in Maine Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Washington Cty., ME or Flagler Cty., FL Posts: 1,106	Re: 1930 Restored Roadster - eBay As a further comment, eBay does not want bidders to inspect the car before the bidding process is complete. They don't identify the seller. EBay Motors policy is that when you win an auction you have not established a contract with the seller to buy but a opportunity to inspect and finalize the purchase. Read their Terms and Conditions. If you decline the opportunity to inspect, you are obligated to complete the transaction and take the car. This is the rule so that eBay can safely collect their fee. For me, I have a two page check list and a bunch of questions for the owner. I'm not comfortable committing to the seller even though it is not a contract to buy. I would hate to put the seller through all that. To get good coverage of your sale, it seems to make sense to place a second ad say in Hemmiings so that your personal information is available to the seller.