time wasters

CyberGhost · 01-07-2008 9:40am #1

Hey,

I'm not too sure but I think I'm dealing with a time waster, I'm selling my car, and this person has been contacting me for a week now, telling me he has to get a loan from the bank.... asking to hold the car, blah blah blah.

I'm not sure and I don't want to call the person a time waster outright.

But I want to hear some of your opinions, the ones that have sold lots of cars and have experience, do people like these ever commit to really buy a car or do they just pussyfoot around and just waste time, like I suspect?

mikemac · 01-07-2008 9:45am

It is possible they need to get a loan but tbh, they should have sorted this first.

If they want to hold the car and you're happy to do it, then maybe ask for a non-refundable deposit of about €200 and this will hold the car for whatever lenght of time you decide.

If they baulk at the deposit and many people will, then continue to try to sell to others

I've never sold a car or owned a car, just giving my opinion.

Mc-BigE · 01-07-2008 9:45am

CyberGhost wrote: »

Hey,

I'm not too sure but I think I'm dealing with a time waster, I'm selling my car, and this person has been contacting me for a week now, telling me he has to get a loan from the bank.... asking to hold the car, blah blah blah.

I'm not sure and I don't want to call the person a time waster outright.

But I want to hear some of your opinions, the ones that have sold lots of cars and have experience, do people like these ever commit to really buy a car or do they just pussyfoot around and just waste time, like I suspect?

it a buyers market, he calls the shots im afraid.

you could ring him back and say that another party is interested in your car and ask him is he still interested. he might say "no", but then you'll know.

Henry Ford III · 01-07-2008 9:59am

If he is the only person interested, what's the issue.

If you have more than 1 person interested, sell it to the other one

CyberGhost · 01-07-2008 10:04am

Thanks for the replies!

Well he did offer a deposit.

I guess I'll go along and see what happens.

-Chris- · 01-07-2008 10:11am

CyberGhost wrote: »

Well he did offer a deposit.

Take it

CyberGhost · 01-07-2008 2:09pm

AudiChris wrote: »

Take it

Damn it, I already declined

Never had to deal with such a situation before, oh well, live and learn.

Anan1 · 01-07-2008 2:17pm

CyberGhost wrote: »

Damn it, I already declined

Never had to deal with such a situation before, oh well, live and learn.

Don't worry, you can always ring back and say something along the lines of 'Listen, I know I said there was no need for a deposit, but i've had another offer, i'd be happy to sell the car to you but I need a non-refundable deposit just so I know that the car's definitely sold.' Write him a receipt giving a date (maybe 10 days) for completion and stressing that the deposit is non-refundable.

-Chris- · 01-07-2008 2:26pm

Anan1 wrote: »

Don't worry, you can always ring back and say something along the lines of 'Listen, I know I said there was no need for a deposit, but i've had another offer, i'd be happy to sell the car to you but I need a non-refundable deposit just so I know that the car's definitely sold.' Write him a receipt giving a date (maybe 10 days) for completion and stressing that the deposit is non-refundable.

+1

You're waiting on him. It's dragging on longer than you or he thought. He should have no problem fulfilling his original offer of a deposit.

unkel · 01-07-2008 2:31pm

Anan1 wrote: »

Don't worry, you can always ring back and say something along the lines of 'Listen, I know I said there was no need for a deposit, but i've had another offer, i'd be happy to sell the car to you but I need a non-refundable deposit just so I know that the car's definitely sold.' Write him a receipt giving a date (maybe 10 days) for completion and stressing that the deposit is non-refundable.

+1

Puts the pressure on

Steve · 01-07-2008 2:33pm

The down-side to taking a deposit is that you've then entered into a contract to sell the car to him so if another punter comes along tomorrow with a fist full of cash, you can't sell it.

If you do take a deposit, as Anan said, make sure you stipulate a date in writing that the deal must be completed by, otherwise he could string you along for months.

Run_to_da_hills · 01-07-2008 2:36pm

First with the readys should get the sale.

niceirishfella · 01-07-2008 3:16pm

Ask for a deposit again citing another interested party.
Then give him 48hrs to obtain the rest of the funds.

end of.

Cyrus · 01-07-2008 3:20pm

yep, whenever i agree i sale i always ask for a non refundable deposit of 250, if they are serious there will be no issue

JohnCleary · 01-07-2008 3:47pm

Bah, you think trying to sell your car is hard? Try selling a €50k+ boat and watch the timewasters/dreamers roll in

Usually a refundable €1000 cash deposit before sea trial filters them out pretty well though

biko · 01-07-2008 4:28pm

These days it's a buyers market and most people will then take the opportunity to shop around. It's not hugely likely the cars are going anywhere soon.

BeardyGit · 01-07-2008 5:49pm

CyberGhost wrote: »

But I want to hear some of your opinions, the ones that have sold lots of cars and have experience, do people like these ever commit to really buy a car or do they just pussyfoot around and just waste time, like I suspect?

Yes. They do. I sold a car recently for a friend who'd emigrated. I got a call from a really nice lad up in Dundalk who needed a week or so to organise his loan and get a lift down.

I told him I'd hold it for him until he got sorted, but that I wouldn't negotiate on the price, which was already at a low price for a quick sale. When he came down he had the full ammount and didn't waste my time haggling. I gave him €50 luck money and a tank full of petrol for not being an arse and staying in touch while I waited for him to get his money organised.

So, yes, there are some decent sods who might need a bit of time. But being honest, I'd guess they're few and far between....

time wasters

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