PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum - View Single Post - Grr: Scam poor mouth car buyer

whunter · #1 05-22-2013, 10:36 PM

I try to avoid wasting time on these people.

Often they walk up poor mouthing and knit picking the vehicle.

Here is an example:

I have been out driving this car many times, and frequently have random people ask how much would I sell it for.
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/diesel-discussion/330520-sold-1980-mercedes-w123-240d-%96-china-blue.html

Usually I say $3.5K, they either walk away or start poor mouthing and knit picking, trying to claim it is only worth $1000.00 USD.

This happened three times TODAY!!!

These idiots where demanding I sell instantly at their price, after becoming verbally abusive toward me!!!

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Honestly; Their opinion is irrelevant to me, and I can't see why they feel I should care.

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This may seem harsh.
My rule of thumb for vehicle sales:

* If I don't want to sell, quote a price at least three times my replacement cost.

* Show me the money and the car is yours, regardless of who or what you are (space alien with tentacles).

* The title is MINE = I set the value, not the tire kicker viewing it.

* Reasonable negotiation is my decision, at my discretion.

* Annoy/harass me enough and I will drive it to death or break/cut it up for scrap rather than sell it whole, I have done this several times through the last 35+ years and made better profit.

Be Your Own Scrappie - breaking a car for spares
http://www.downthelane.net/forum/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=17079

* Always sell it as is (regardless of how perfect) = no warranty.

* What the new owner does with or to the vehicle after the sale is their responsibility - liability.

* If they want a FACTORY NEW car, don't waste time = send them to a dealer, and walk away.

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