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Thinned the herd
Gretel is gone.
14 hours after the craigslist ad posted, had a $500 deposit in me paypal account. Next day (yesterday) pick up failed since the out of state buyer's wife went into hospital with chest pains Told the buyer not to worry, ad was pulled, take your bloody time, take care of your wife, I'm in no rush. Buyer calls this afternoon, says he's arranged a series of rides to get him the 350 miles to here, let's get this done. Balance of purchase price handed over in cash, title signed over, hand shakes and best wishes exchanged. Whole damn f'n deal over in less than 48 hours. And the buyer and his nephew are headed back to scenic Virginia. With no plates on the car. pas deux Guess I oughta update me siggie, eh?
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1961 220b: first project car - sold. 2000 CLK 430: first modern Benz - sold. 2001 CLK 55: OMG the torque!!! - sold 1972 280SE 4.5: Baby Gustav 1991 300TE 4Matic: Gretel the Snow Bunny - sold 1978 300SD: Katz the Free Man - given away 1980 Redhead: Darling Wife |
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As you found, you only need one buyer to sell your car. Once you have one, dont let him go !!! Your humility & social decency paid dividends in the end!! How was his wife in the end ?
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Grumpy Old Diesel Owners Club group I no longer question authority, I annoy authority. More effect, less effort.... 1967 230-6 auto parts car. rust bucket. 1980 300D now parts car 800k miles 1984 300D 500k miles 1987 250td 160k miles English import 2001 jeep turbo diesel 130k miles 1998 jeep tdi ~ followed me home. Needs a turbo. 1968 Ford F750 truck. 6-354 diesel conversion. Other toys ~J.D.,Cat & GM ~ mainly earth moving |
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He deposited $500 into your Paypal account without written agreement? He must be brave, stupid and lucky all rolled into one. Lucky because you are an honest seller. Brave because he did it and stupid because he could have lost his $500.
I think I will start selling cars on CL and ask for Paypal deposit
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Not MBZ nor A/C trained professional but a die-hard DIY and green engineer. Use the info at your own peril. Picked up 2 Infractions because of disagreements. NOW reversed. W124 Keyless remote, PM for details. http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/mercedes-used-parts-sale-wanted/334620-fs-w124-chasis-keyless-remote-%2450-shipped.html 1 X 2006 CDI 1 x 87 300SDL 1 x 87 300D 1 x 87 300TDT wagon 1 x 83 300D 1 x 84 190D ( 5 sp ) - All R134 converted + keyless entry. |
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Now, mind - I have bought a car (Elvira, 97 Miata that was my pride and joy until eaten by a red-light-running arsehat) totally sight unseen on ebay - so can't very well be throwing stones at this point. Truly hope Gretel meets the buyer's wants and needs. Truly glad to remove her from our insurance policy. Win-win for everybody is what I'm holding out for.
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1961 220b: first project car - sold. 2000 CLK 430: first modern Benz - sold. 2001 CLK 55: OMG the torque!!! - sold 1972 280SE 4.5: Baby Gustav 1991 300TE 4Matic: Gretel the Snow Bunny - sold 1978 300SD: Katz the Free Man - given away 1980 Redhead: Darling Wife |
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