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eBay Motors, how reliable

  • 22-04-2006 01:04AM
    #1
    ainran
    Closed Accounts Posts: 35 ✭


    Thinking of going for what appears to be a "too good to be true" deal on ebay motors... the seller has no rating, is there anything in particular I should do to avoid getting stung?


Comments

  • #2
    jimmycrackcorm
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,371 ✭✭✭✭jimmycrackcorm


    Yes - don't bid.


  • #3
    Anan1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 22,770 ✭✭✭✭Anan1


    ainran wrote:
    Thinking of going for what appears to be a "too good to be true" deal on ebay motors... the seller has no rating, is there anything in particular I should do to avoid getting stung?

    Have you discussed the car with the seller on the phone? Does the car sound good? Does the seller sound ok? Are you comfortable that you have all the information required to buy a car unseen?


  • #4
    Magown3
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 716 ✭✭✭Magown3


    ainran wrote:
    Thinking of going for what appears to be a "too good to be true" deal on ebay motors... the seller has no rating, is there anything in particular I should do to avoid getting stung?

    If you really want the car then pay the seller a deposit (£50) thru paypal and tell them you'll pay the rest when you collect. If the worst comes to worst, you can get the 50 quid back from paypal and you're only loss is your Ryanair tickets cost! (There and back obviously :D )

    Best thing tho would to talk on the phone and guage what sort of a person they are.


  • #5
    junkyard
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,575 ✭✭✭junkyard


    Be very careful, there's some serious rubbish being sold through ebay. I know of two people who were caught with cars that they had to spend a load of money just to get them roadworthy.


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