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car rentals : Why I buy cars on eBaycar rentalscar rentals My last four car purchase was made without a test drive or even see the cars in person. Three of them were bought on eBay and our Sprinter Van was purchased from a dealer in California because there was no one available where I live in New Mexico. People think I’m crazy for making such a large purchase over the Internet or telephone, but I would argue that it is crazy to limit your choices to a local market. I think most people would agree that we are in a global economy. This applies to everything that can be purchased and transported. It is almost everything on Earth except property that is influenced by global markets, but to provide most of its value from its specific location. A car is no exception. It is easy to transport and should be compared with the national market. In case of new cars, there should be no differences in the product and may even boil down to price and the convenience of your purchase. At some price, would any buyer is willing to go out of state to get a new car. Used cars are a different matter, because you really can not count on what you get and must rely on word of the seller. Which brings a good question: can you trust an online retailer more than a local privilege? More I say! What do you know about your local distributor or seller, you work with? Did he give you references from his last hundred customers? A dealer on eBay does. This is especially true if they represent the majority of their sales to customers through online sites. They live or die based on assessments of their clients. If you are mistreated or misled, you have a place where you can tell the world. If your local dealer cheat you, what can you do? Stand in front of his party and shouting complaints? Note that I keep referring to dealers. I think it is important to buy from someone who makes their living by selling on eBay, so they are incented to treat you well. This usually means that the seller is a dealer. There’s plenty of people selling on eBay that are not dependent on keeping a clean reputation, and I would not buy a car from them. Actually, I think there are three types of eBay Motors sells: Professional eBay dealer - sells most of his cars online through eBay Local dealer - posts some cars to eBay because it is free and you never know, they just sell Private Party - using eBay as an alternative to the local newspaper or AutoTrader Any of them could treat you right, but only the first is incented to. This is a good example of how social networks have been substantially to unexpected marketing realms. Now that I have addressed the most common objection to an online auto buying, let me tell you benefits: Price and Selection. Not all cars on eBay are good deals themselves. Actually, since it does not cost anything to place them there are many cars priced. The best deals go in the first days of “Buy it Now” price. The rest just sit there collecting low bids that fail to reach a minimum price that is too high. In any event, do your homework by using websites like Edmunds or Automotive to calculate the value and read their reviews. If you are serious about buying a car like this, find out what you are looking for and then watch and wait. You can find the same overpriced cars sitting out there week after week, and then one day, that sweet deal you are looking for. Do not hesitate, call the dealer and grill him with your questions. If it still sounds good, close the deal. Now you just need to get it home. I had one of my delivery, but the last three I picked up in person. That leaves you with an emergency basis, just in case something is not right when you get there. I kind of like road trips anyway. Of course you must also factor in costs to fly there and drive it back. I can not say all of my transactions are super smooth, but all had offers I could not get close to in my local market.In end, it comes down to your tolerance for risk and your desire for an agreement or better choice. It helps if you are an analytical buyer, since you will not get immediate gratification by driving home the car you just took the test drive on your lunch break. My last four car purchase was made without a test drive or even see the cars in person. Three of them were bought on eBay and our Sprinter Van was purchased from a dealer in California because there was no one available where I live in New Mexico. People think I’m crazy for making such a large purchase over the Internet or telephone, but I would argue that it is crazy to limit your choices to a local market. I think most people would agree that we are in a global economy. This applies to everything that can cars be purchased and transported. It is almost everything on Earth except property that is influenced by global markets, but to provide most of its value from its specific location. A car is no exception. It is easy to transport and should be compared with the national market. In case of new cars, there should be no differences in the product and may even boil down to price and the convenience of your purchase. At some price, would any buyer is willing to go out of state to get a new car. Used cars are a different matter, because cars parts you really can not count on what you get and must rely on word of the seller. Which brings a good question: can you trust an online retailer more than a local privilege? More I say! What do you know about your local distributor or seller, you work with? Did he give you references from his last hundred customers? A dealer on eBay does. This is especially true if they represent the majority of their sales to customers through online sites. They live or die based on assessments of their clients. If you are mistreated or misled, you have a cars parts place where you can tell the world. If your local dealer cheat you, what can you do? Stand in front of his party and shouting complaints? Note that I keep referring to dealers. I think it is important to buy from someone who makes their living by selling on eBay, so they are incented to treat you well. This usually means that the seller is a dealer. There’s plenty of people selling on eBay that are not dependent on keeping a clean reputation, and I would not buy a car from them. Actually, I think there are three car rentals types of eBay Motors sells: Professional eBay dealer - sells most of his cars online through eBay Local dealer - posts some cars to eBay because it is free and you never know, they just sell Private Party - using eBay as an alternative to the local newspaper or AutoTrader Any of them could treat you right, but only the first is incented to. This is a good example of how social networks have been substantially to unexpected marketing realms. Now that I have addressed the most common objection to an online auto buying, let me used cars tell you benefits: Price and Selection. Not all cars on eBay are good deals themselves. Actually, since it does not cost anything to place them there are many cars priced. The best deals go in the first days of “Buy it Now” price. The rest just sit there collecting low bids that fail to reach a minimum price that is too high. In any event, do your homework by using websites like Edmunds or Automotive to calculate the value and read their reviews. If you are serious about buying a car like this, find out what you are cars looking for and then watch and wait. You can find the same overpriced cars sitting out there week after week, and then one day, that sweet deal you are looking for. Do not hesitate, call the dealer and grill him with your questions. If it still sounds good, close the deal. Now you just need to get it home. I had one of my delivery, but the last three I picked up in person. That leaves you with an emergency basis, just in case something is not right when you get there. I kind of like road trips anyway. Of car rentals course you must also factor in costs to fly there and drive it back. I can not say all of my transactions are super smooth, but all had offers I could not get close to in my local market.In end, it comes down to your tolerance for risk and your desire for an agreement or better choice. It helps if you are an analytical buyer, since you will not get immediate gratification by driving home the car you just took the test drive on your lunch break. |
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