Help!!!!!!!!!!

[Bar Vitelli]

What's it all about?  

It could be a hoax, a tactic or just someone who is not experienced at selling cars?  

The seller has really good eBay feedback with communications being a well praised aspect.  

So, if it's just genuine inexperience here are some tips for the seller that might help:

1) Fiat 126 Buyers Guide.  

You could buy this if you would like some independent advice:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Fiat-126-Buyers-Guide-article-/190767624546?pt=UK_Car_Parts_Vehicles_Automobila_ET&hash=item2c6aa2f162#ht_213wt_1068

It's only £1.99 so probably a good investment, I'd even post you a photocopy for free (!!)

Interesting quote:

'' The best air-cooled 126s fetch £3,000.  Good usable cars fetch around half these prices.''

That's probably why with the condition of yours being unclear and it having been laid up so long and possibly needing (welding, bodywork, bearings, gaskets, oil change, tyres, breaks, road tax, MOT) people are sticking at around a price of half again in the maybe £500 to £500+ range.  I've seen 'barn find' cars of this type including a 1973 and a 1976 sell for that this year and know of another 1976 that is asking just £350.

2) Communication  

It's always best to communicate - even if you don't have a lot you can share.

So, even if, for example, the car is in a friends garage that you can't access to take more pictures or arrange viewings for it's best to let people know or they quickly get fed up or begin to be suspicious.

3) eBay Listing  

eBay is great, but for a sale like this I'd avoid the use of a reserve and go for a clear auction with the starting price set at the minimum you would like to receive.  That makes it much more open and you can't lose, you either get at least what you want or it does not sell but you are no worse off.

I hope that helps.

We are all passionate about these cars and funds permitting I am sure that someone on here would love to buy it so if you are serious about selling you need look no further!

 

[Hazey-n-Marc]

Looks like it's been taken off of ebay.

[dajwid]

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=160934950120&ssPageName=ADME:X:AAQ:GB:1123

[Amateb8]

As a consequence of Dave's bid retraction, I am the highest bidder. No response to date to my request for more photos and a viewing. Judging from the poor response, bidding has not taken off. With 5 days to go, at this point, early 126's would usually hover at a four figure sum.

[dajwid]

I even Emailed them but no reply regarding car at all.

[Kyky]

My apologies to everyone for not replying to all your emails but I am currently in the process of moving my grandmother with Alzheimer's into a care home. Hence me trying to sell the car from her garage, I can't upload more pictures at the moment until I can get to a computer which i hope to do in a couple of days as they won't upload from the mobile site. At this time I also can't find the keys so the car will be sold as seen.
I would also like to thank Tom for his obvious understanding and patience at this difficult time, whilst deliberately trying to sabotage the sale of this car. I am glad you withdrew your bid as I would now not do business with someone with such an inconsiderate attitude.
As most of you would understand my grandmothers welfare is paramount to me and my family and means more than selling a piece of metal.

[wsmitwil]

Sorry to hear about your grandmother, I understand what you going through just found out my sister has cancer and everything stops

[Amateb8]

Hi Kyky,
I am very sorry to hear about your grandmother. I hope everything goes well in moving her to a care home. It is quite an emotional time, and I know how difficult it can be, having gone through the process myself before. Can I kindly suggest that you withdraw the car from the auction until perhaps she is settled, so that you can focus on the sale of the 126. As you have probably gathered, there is a demand for early 126s and is worth relatively a lot to an enthusiast or collector.

[dajwid]

I understand more than most as I work in a care home and have done for 6 years. I know it is a tough time for families. I assure you she will be better taken care of.

Pleased to see you had time to cancel the first auction and add a large reserve though.
Tom? I withdrew my bid, my names not Tom. Who tried to sabotage the auction?

Personally I too would also remove the auction, give the car a wash and get some better pictures, I assure you the members here are certainly the ones in the know. Spring is the best time to sell classic cars just as the show season starts.

Why not get the car fixed up you will fall in love with it very quickly

[Kyky]

Tom, how would you know what my reserve price is?

[Kent126]

Hi Kyky,
     I am not into dishonesty, or sabotage. Those who know me will know this, and why. 

I have not bid on this car, nor have I retracted any bid. My eBay username is 'holtersmill'. If you check the bid history, this will confirm that I have not bid on the car. You will of had emails from me asking question about it though, as I was interested in it initially. I was the one who asked for your phone number via email which you gave me. I left you a voicemail with my phone number, so you have my contact details and I have nothing to hide, hence my open reply on this forum.

In answer to your question, yes I do know the reserve price as someone emailed me and told me.

Even still I am interested in the car, if it is for sale at the right price. Unfortunately £2,000 is far too much for this vehicle, and it has been way over valued.

I am very sorry to hear of your grand mother, and I hope you are still able to sell the car no matter who it is too.

Regards,
Tom

[dajwid]

I would be suprised if anyone would bid so much without viewing a car that is well known to rust so badly. The car has been standing for 30 years.
Requests for pictures of the rust prone areas are still not forthcoming.

Kyky, if you read comments people are trying to help you. We do know the values as most of us have more than one of these cars and watch price fluctuations constantly. There is a very good chance that the bidder will be from this site (or join soon after buying).

Not allowing anyone to view the car or provide pictures will always put of prospective bidders.

[Amateb8]

Many thanks for the additional photos. You may have to do someting about the fact that the car maybe stuck in the garage. Four flat tires and brakes that are potentially inoperable may put interested buyers off.

[dajwid]

Many thanks for the additional photos. You may have to do someting about the fact that the car maybe stuck in the garage. Four flat tires and brakes that are potentially inoperable may put interested buyers off.

No it won't as they have no idea at all.
looking at the tiny pictures added on Ebay the car is near mint inside.

[Kent126]

Interior looks mint!

Tom