Shall I do it or not?

[mynameis]

Well folks I've got 2 cages and I want to get rid of them both and get something else. Both are in good condition and well looked after. One's market value would be about $2500 and the other $6500.

I just can't be assed going through the whole bullshit sale process and waiting and waiting, although I am in no hurry for cash. So I was thinking to chuck both of them up on TradeMe for a $1 reserve and let the market determine the value and what I get for them.

Good or bad move? Comments with reasons please :D

[homer]

you will need a reserve higher than a buck
as whats you going to do when the one worth 6500
is going to be sold for a 3700 price ?

[Edbear]

Okay, wot are they...?

[mynameis]

you will need a reserve higher than a buck
as whats you going to do when the one worth 6500
is going to be sold for a 3700 price ?

Tough shit, let it go I just can't be assed putting the ad on again and again and idiots offering me half the value of the car. Get it done and over with ;)

[mynameis]

Okay, wot are they...?

$2500 and $6500 according to AA lemon check market valuation. I'd say about $2800 and $7000. Baah. Sob sob.

[Mully]

Tough shit, let it go I just can't be assed putting the ad on again and again and idiots offering me half the value of the car. Get it done and over with ;)

Yeah, I know the feeling.

We could be interested in a cheap runabout.. What's the cheap one???

[MIXONE]

I'll save you the trouble of putting them on trade me and give you five bucks for both of them.

[mowgli]

Go for it. There are stacks of buyers in Aucks. No better place to get market value on Tardme I reckon.

[Edbear]

Yeah, I know the feeling.

We could be interested in a cheap runabout.. What's the cheap one???


Yeah, that's wot I meant... Make, model, year..?

[mynameis]

Yeah, I know the feeling.

We could be interested in a cheap runabout.. What's the cheap one???

94 Toyota Ceres (similar to Marino) 1.5l 190,000 k's on the clock, Auto in Silver. Well looked after and in good condition. All the usual stuff in it like AM FM, Air Con, Electric Windows ect..ect.. Paid $8000 for it about 7 years ago :)

[Dino]

When I come across auctions for something decent at a $1 reserve I always think "shit they have big balls", but more times than not people get silly and once they start bidding they can't seem to be able to stop themselves.

Just as long as you can live with the possibility of a low price then go for it.

.

[mynameis]

I'll save you the trouble of putting them on trade me and give you five bucks for both of them.

Shut Up smart ass :laugh:


Yeah, that's wot I meant... Make, model, year..?

94 Toyota Ceres
92 Mitsubishi GTO

[Mully]

94 Toyota Ceres (similar to Marino) 1.5l 190,000 k's on the clock, Auto in Silver. Well looked after and in good condition. All the usual stuff in it like AM FM, Air Con, Electric Windows ect..ect.. Paid $8000 for it about 7 years ago :)

Will have a chat with Miss Mully. Is this the same engine as the Corollas??


When I come across auctions for something decent at a $1 reserve I always think "shit they have big balls", but more times than not people get silly and once they start bidding they can't seem to be able to stop themselves.

Yeah, I've noticed this too. I think the "You wont beat me" thing kicks in and people wont stop bidding.

[mynameis]

When I come across auctions for something decent at a $1 reserve I always think "shit they have big balls", but more times than not people get silly and once they start bidding they can't seem to be able to stop themselves.

Just as long as you can live with the possibility of a low price then go for it.

.

Ssshhh don't let the secret out in a public forum bud.


Will have a chat with Miss Mully. Is this the same engine as the Corollas??



Yeap it's the same thing, pretty much a 1.5l corolla with a fancy name. Engine model is 5AFE I think. Chassis is AE100. Same as corolla.

[homer]

Tough shit, let it go I just can't be assed putting the ad on again and again and idiots offering me half the value of the car. Get it done and over with ;)

thats fine great idea
if the moneys no prob then why post the thread and ask for tips ,
why not just park them ouside and put the disposer form under the wiper .

[mynameis]

thats fine great idea
if the moneys no prob then why post the thread and ask for tips ,
why not just park them ouside and put the disposer form under the wiper .

I am not asking for any tips from anyone, I've bought/sold some cars and bikes before. Just getting a feel of what people think of the idea. I will most likely do it anyway.

Just wanting to see if anyone does pick out on some points which I may be overlooking or have not thought of.

[Mrs Busa Pete]

We sold one of our utes on a $1.00 and got more than what we paid for it.

[CookMySock]

yes just do it. Its time innit ?

DB

[homer]

I am not asking for any tips from anyone, I've bought/sold some cars and bikes before. Just getting a feel of what people think of the idea. I will most likely do it anyway.

Just wanting to see if anyone does pick out on some points which I may be overlooking or have not thought of.

oh ok sweet
lol i thought you want some tip to sell them and wanted a 1 buck res as well
seemed a bit strange

[mynameis]

We sold one of our utes on a $1.00 and got more than what we paid for it.

Yeah most things I've sold on TradeMe have been on $1 reserve and to be perfectly honest most times I've been happy with it aye, that's why I am thinking it's time to chuck the cars as well.


yes just do it. Its time innit ?

DB

Yaaah DB yaaah. Howz the hyobag? Swingarm still there ? :bleh:

[mynameis]

oh ok sweet
lol i thought you want some tip to sell them and wanted a 1 buck res as well
seemed a bit strange

The $1 reserve concept in my opinion is a total bitch fight, quite entertaining for sellers and most times you'll end up getting more than what you would have had in mind.

Well that's how it's been for me so far. And I am thinking if it hits and goes past of what I had in mind the rest will go to charity as I have done before ;)

[homer]

this can work that ways as well
hope it works out a
ive sold a couple of things and put a reserve higher , they didnt sell so then i reduced the reserve started the bidding lower and put the buy now up
they sold
cost the buyer 50 bucks more than the week before

[mynameis]

this can work that ways as well
hope it works out a
ive sold a couple of things and put a reserve higher , they didnt sell so then i reduced the reserve started the bidding lower and put the buy now up
they sold
cost the buyer 50 bucks more than the week before

Yeah it gets even crazier when people start from $1, same thing as you're describing. They start from $1 and don't want to give up till it's nailed home.

[homer]

Yeah it gets even crazier when people start from $1, same thing as you're describing. They start from $1 and don't want to give up till it's nailed home.

yeah
my folks sold the holden a while back and i though it would get about 5500
but it sold for 7500

[avgas]

Had the option of waiting or $1.
Ended up doing a compromise put buy now at the price i wanted, and reserve at half that. 1 time it actually got me more than the buy now!

[LilSel]

Im thinking of maybe doing the same thing... but then maybe not (not sure if I have the 'balls')... need to sell 92 subaru legacy, 17"mags/sounds/tints/lowered etc... but all those thousands I spent doing it up... wont get that back on it lol!! If I do a $1 reserve I may only get a few grand... funds from getting rid of said cage go towards new bike & now im down to 3 cars, one more has to go! :innocent: :)

If you can deal with possibly not getting as much as you expected... then go for it !!! take a gamble, ya never know how much someone else might want 'that' car...
My dad put a beer mug on trademe with a reserve of $20, it went for $350!!!!
(just a waikato draft willy the waiter one, not a really old one either)

[PrincessBandit]

Tough shit, let it go I just can't be assed putting the ad on again and again and idiots offering me half the value of the car. Get it done and over with ;)

Been there done that. As long as you're prepared to let them go for the final total on a $1 reserve then go for it. Sometimes the money is better in your hand even if it's less than you'd have liked. If you can't be fagged haggling and holding out for more money the $1 reserve is a risk that can sometimes pay off better than you expect.
.

[mynameis]

Im thinking of maybe doing the same thing... but then maybe not (not sure if I have the 'balls')... need to sell 92 subaru legacy, 17"mags/sounds/tints/lowered etc... but all those thousands I spent doing it up... wont get that back on it lol!! If I do a $1 reserve I may only get a few grand... funds from getting rid of said cage go towards new bike & now im down to 3 cars, one more has to go! :innocent: :)

If you can deal with possibly not getting as much as you expected... then go for it !!! take a gamble, ya never know how much someone else might want 'that' car...
My dad put a beer mug on trademe with a reserve of $20, it went for $350!!!!
(just a waikato draft willy the waiter one, not a really old one either)


Been there done that. As long as you're prepared to let them go for the final total on a $1 reserve then go for it. Sometimes the money is better in your hand even if it's less than you'd have liked. If you can't be fagged haggling and holding out for more money the $1 reserve is a risk that can sometimes pay off better than you expect.
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True nice replies. Yeah I've spent a few grand on my GTO as well, not doing it up but on maintenance and keeping it in nic condition mechanical wise. It's a gem and runs fine for a 3L V6.

I won't be too fussed if I end up getting a few thousand dollars less but I absolutely do not want to go through the usual bullshit of putting up an ad for weeks and months aye. (Such a painful process, I am so over it now).

So now the agonising process of cleaning polishing and listing on TradeMe with all the details, wonder how long that would take me :laugh: hopefully before the wof rego and insurance run out on it hehe.

[LilSel]

True nice replies. Yeah I've spent a few grand on my GTO as well, not doing it up but on maintenance and keeping it in nic condition mechanical wise. It's a gem and runs fine for a 3L V6.

I won't be too fussed if I end up getting a few thousand dollars less but I absolutely do not want to go through the usual bullshit of putting up an ad for weeks and months aye. (Such a painful process, I am so over it now).

So now the agonising process of cleaning polishing and listing on TradeMe with all the details, wonder how long that would take me :laugh: hopefully before the wof rego and insurance run out on it hehe.

I hear what your saying... I have also spent alot of $$ on maintenance on the subaru too, its a 2L Turbo n I havent used it since I got my work truck. As I dont pay for diesel, no point using the gas guzzler lol!! Did the cam belt n have replaced so much stuff on it!! my wof n rego has expired :doh: so taking it to mechanic for a last service/tune up/wof then chuck some rego on to flick it.

Let us know what you decide to do aye!! I'd be keen to see the outcome of the auctions if ya do do it! :)

[Boob Johnson]

One way to avoid having the car(s) for sale months on end..........list them with a realistic price ;) And state clearly that the price is 100% firm but very fair & not to bother making silly offers. I recently put my bike up for sale & the first to ride it bought it because it was priced well. No real hassle. Im a big fan of $1 res from the sellers point of view. Ive sold 2nd hand things for more than the brand new price lol, makes ya laugh. I wouldn't put the GTO on $1 res but certainly the Toyota.

[mynameis]

One way to avoid having the car(s) for sale months on end..........list them with a realistic price ;) And state clearly that the price is 100% firm but very fair & not to bother making silly offers. I recently put my bike up for sale & the first to ride it bought it because it was priced well. No real hassle. Im a big fan of $1 res from the sellers point of view. Ive sold 2nd hand things for more than the brand new price lol, makes ya laugh. I wouldn't put the GTO on $1 res but certainly the Toyota.

Thanks bud that's a very good point. Will have a good think about it and let uzz fellazz know aye :p

[firefighter]

Yeah it's pretty safe just make up a fake profile and bid on it with that if it doesn't reach what you want for it.

[mynameis]

Yeah it's pretty safe just make up a fake profile and bid on it with that if it doesn't reach what you want for it.

Nah pointless doing that, you're inflating the price. Obviously not genuinely and will have the tendancy of attracting non genuine buyers which then goes back to the same shit of usual way of selling and going through the process which I really hate. Grr.. :angry:

[Big Dan]

ok you've had an hour to think im pretty keen on watching theses auctions post the links once you've decided to put them on trademe and give us your target price

and good luck dude

[mynameis]

ok you've had an hour to think im pretty keen on watching theses auctions post the links once you've decided to put them on trademe and give us your target price

and good luck dude

Do you wana pop around over the weekend and help me with these:

Clean and polish the cars.
Take awesome pics.
Stick up a good thorough ad on TradeMe with service history ect.

And then we'll be on our way ;)

[mynameis]

When I come across auctions for something decent at a $1 reserve I always think "shit they have big balls", but more times than not people get silly and once they start bidding they can't seem to be able to stop themselves.

Just as long as you can live with the possibility of a low price then go for it.

.


yes just do it. Its time innit ?

DB


Im thinking of maybe doing the same thing... but then maybe not (not sure if I have the 'balls')... need to sell 92 subaru legacy, 17"mags/sounds/tints/lowered etc... but all those thousands I spent doing it up... wont get that back on it lol!! If I do a $1 reserve I may only get a few grand... funds from getting rid of said cage go towards new bike & now im down to 3 cars, one more has to go! :innocent: :)

If you can deal with possibly not getting as much as you expected... then go for it !!! take a gamble, ya never know how much someone else might want 'that' car...
My dad put a beer mug on trademe with a reserve of $20, it went for $350!!!!
(just a waikato draft willy the waiter one, not a really old one either)


I hear what your saying... I have also spent alot of $$ on maintenance on the subaru too, its a 2L Turbo n I havent used it since I got my work truck. As I dont pay for diesel, no point using the gas guzzler lol!! Did the cam belt n have replaced so much stuff on it!! my wof n rego has expired :doh: so taking it to mechanic for a last service/tune up/wof then chuck some rego on to flick it.

Let us know what you decide to do aye!! I'd be keen to see the outcome of the auctions if ya do do it! :)


ok you've had an hour to think im pretty keen on watching theses auctions post the links once you've decided to put them on trademe and give us your target price

and good luck dude

There done....put it up this morning. Haha that took a few months aye LOl :

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=177800873

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=177802247

[CookMySock]

Both very clean nice cars, good luck! $1S=R I'd do that with my Surf, but balls are too small lol.. http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Cars/Toyota/Hilux/auction-168624056.htm

Steve

[mynameis]

Both very clean nice cars, good luck! $1S=R I'd do that with my Surf, but balls are too small lol.. http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Cars/Toyota/Hilux/auction-168624056.htm

Steve

LOl..do it boy ! I think I'll get market value for the 1.5 litre ceres but I am gonna get a big slap for the GTO. 0o0ops :dodge: bugger. 0oh well
it has to go.

[The Pastor]

lol..do it boy ! I think i'll get market value for the 1.5 litre ceres but i am gonna get a big slap for the gto. 0o0ops :dodge: Bugger. 0oh well
it has to go.
you're going to get market value no matter what happens muppet.

[mynameis]

you're going to get market value no matter what happens muppet.

No you uneducated clown !

[The Pastor]

No you uneducated clown !
son of a donkey rapist!

[mynameis]

son of a donkey rapist!

Did you pass school C economics?

[The Pastor]

Did you pass school C economics?
just out of interest what is your definition of market value?

[mynameis]

Please note 5% of the final sale price will be donated to Cancer Society and I am happy to give the winner of the auction a copy of the receipt/acknowledgement from Cancer Society.

So if you know anyone who would be keen on either of the car and wants to support charity please let them know.

Thanks

[boomer]

i'll take the 5% now thanks... !!


good luck with teh sale, i see dangerous bastard's had his on tard me for so long that teh black and white foto needs replacing with colour...!!!

[LilSel]

Good on ya dude!! :) Best of luck!! :rockon: With the charity too, great cause

[mynameis]

good luck with teh sale, i see dangerous bastard's had his on tard me for so long that teh black and white foto needs replacing with colour...!!!



Muahaha :lol:




Good on ya dude!! :) Best of luck!! :rockon: With the charity too, great cause



Chur boys and girls !