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Topic: Free - Tips for CAFords members on Buying and Selling
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67stang
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I've had a couple of great transactions on CAFords, but I swear the vast majority of inquiries make me wonder about the IQ out there.
here's a refresher on buying and selling used sh!t
feel free to add your tips.
1. Seller posts item,price and contact info. This is called an offer.
2. Buyer contacts seller and accepts offer or modifies it (e.g. proposes another price.)
3. If seller agrees, arrange for executing the transaction.
Here is what doesn't work too well.
1. Don't reply to the post asking the seller to call you when he's put his contact info in the ad. I post a bunch of stuff of a bunch of sites, and don't sit around monitoring the posts. Besides, I'm not as desperate for the cash as likely you are for the parts.
2. Don't ask the seller "what's the lowest you'll take?" That is a stupid question - The price in the ad is what the seller wants. If they put OBO, make YOUR offer. Even if they didn't put OBO, throw a number out.
3. Figure out first if you are willing to drive out and pick it up. Most sellers aren't gonna drive 40 miles to deliver to you a $100 part. ![[Roll Eyes]](rolleyes.gif)
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2BlueGeeTees
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Member # 4702
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~~~~^^^~~~~ Nice. Somebody said what most of us think.
Posts: 2316 | From: Vacaville | Registered: Jul 2004
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Mr.Lucky
CAFords OG
Member # 1772
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This should be a sticky mods. ![[patriot]](graemlins/patriot.gif) Also to add to already mentioned rules in the general talk rules thread; if you don't like the price don't ruin the thread by giving your opinion. Take that up with the seller via a pm. Again it's his wanting price. Not yours.
Posts: 4197 | From: Manteca | Registered: Sep 2002
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68dustin
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Member # 5388
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"As I lay rubber down the street, I pray for traction that I can keep, and if I do begin to slide, please dear God protect me and my ride!"
Posts: 3986 | From: neverland | Registered: Feb 2005
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Sydewayz_Stan
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Member # 10217
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Well said!!!
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Posts: 3432 | From: 707 vallejo/richmond 510 | Registered: Aug 2010
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iceman302
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Member # 7180
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Well said, Chirag. It sounds like you're suffering from the typical headache of listing parts for sale on this site. Its the Craig's List of automotive for sale forums.
Thanks again for the tranny and crossmember.
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'65 Mustang Fastback
Posts: 4171 | From: Rancho Murieta | Registered: Oct 2006
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FSTRDNU
SVO's and XR4Ti's
Member # 12
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Dont forget to add that if you sound like an ignorant phuk, you're going to get treated like an ignorant phuk.
"Flows" "cash you out", unconventional acronyms, and a total disregard of basic spelling and grammar are just a way of saying "Im too stupid to generate a simple sentence but I want you to figure out what I am saying anyway".
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Drifting is to motorsports like rap is to music. Sure, people do it. But only the stupid people.
Posts: 479 | From: Bay Area CA USA | Registered: Sep 2000
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67stang
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Member # 549
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quote:
Originally posted by iceman302:
Well said, Chirag. It sounds like you're suffering from the typical headache of listing parts for sale on this site. Its the Craig's List of automotive for sale forums.
Thanks again for the tranny and crossmember.
Hey David, Thank you for the smooth deal and good luck with building that project.
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SLPR93
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Member # 8769
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![[Razz]](tongue.gif)
[ February 09, 2011, 07:35 PM: Message edited by: SLPR93 ]
Posts: 1269 | From: modesto | Registered: Nov 2008
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2T0NE
Go 49ers
Member # 4216
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2 Noobs here probably didn't know That... how about selling Shit used 20 dollars less than NEW
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Originally posted by x Raelsmar x:
Can't wait till the Giants lose tomorrow night so all you Giants fans are forced to shut the fuck up.
Posts: 14676 | From: 760 carlsbad | Registered: Mar 2004
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Brokn Nx
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Member # 8526
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Every notch is NOT a CHP.
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85-0001 Saleen Mustang
88-362 Saleen Notch
85-090 Saleen Hatch
67 Stang Coupe
Posts: 333 | From: Santa Maria, CA | Registered: Jul 2008
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dubfive-0
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+ just beacuse you have a cobra intake doesnt mean car has a cobra engine...lol ![[Big Grin]](biggrin.gif)
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1991 five-0
Posts: 1700 | From: SAN JOSE | Registered: Feb 2009
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COPFITY
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Member # 1845
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LMAO at the last two
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Posts: 884 | From: Pittsburg CA... No "H" cuz we don't hate! | Registered: Sep 2002
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Ryan_LX
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Member # 7089
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MODS should make it so you have to read what was stated above before posting in the for(d) sale section. It would help a little bit.
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Jesus is king!
Posts: 1718 | From: no where | Registered: Sep 2006
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2T0NE
Go 49ers
Member # 4216
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quote:
Originally posted by Ryan_LX:
MODS should make it so you have to read what was stated above before posting in the for(d) sale section. It would help a little bit.
?? They Should also learn how to read Minds...
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Originally posted by x Raelsmar x:
Can't wait till the Giants lose tomorrow night so all you Giants fans are forced to shut the fuck up.
Posts: 14676 | From: 760 carlsbad | Registered: Mar 2004
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9cobra7
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Member # 2812
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Originally posted by FSTRDNU:
Dont forget to add that if you sound like an ignorant phuk, you're going to get treated like an ignorant phuk.
"Flows" "cash you out", unconventional acronyms, and a total disregard of basic spelling and grammar are just a way of saying "Im too stupid to generate a simple sentence but I want you to figure out what I am saying anyway".
Lmao
Posts: 2633 | From: usa | Registered: May 2003
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FSTRDNU
SVO's and XR4Ti's
Member # 12
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Important enough to reiterate for the academically challenged.
Up.
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Drifting is to motorsports like rap is to music. Sure, people do it. But only the stupid people.
Posts: 479 | From: Bay Area CA USA | Registered: Sep 2000
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Brokn Nx
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Member # 8526
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The topic should be changed to.....
"Tips on buying and 'SALE'ing."
Sale and sell are not interchangeable and have different meanings.
Posts: 333 | From: Santa Maria, CA | Registered: Jul 2008
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Nastysvt
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Member # 6431
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well said, and can we also get a sticky for good buyer and sellers so people know who they can trust. Jus sold some parts over a few hundred dollars each on 2 seperate occasions to (96 sleeper)..1st time meeting him, Never tried to lowball, and paid what I was asking for. Drove to my house an picked them up..Couldnt ask for a smoother transaction. This is someone I'll continue doing business with. Thanks again Phil!
[ February 25, 2011, 06:20 AM: Message edited by: Nastysvt ]
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Built 98 Cobra
Built C6 Z06
Daily TBSS
Posts: 2575 | From: Valley to the Bay | Registered: Jan 2006
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Sonic96GT
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Member # 9594
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Don't base your price on how much you paid for an item. Base your price on how much it's worth.
Posts: 663 | From: S.F. | Registered: Nov 2009
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Chp23109
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Member # 10540
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Same thing to Duncan Motor.. ![[BS flag]](graemlins/bs_flag.gif)
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Banned for violating everything from the anti-ghetto sign and what's written below it. And we were doing so good lately with these types of people too.
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you read the above and this is your reply to us-
"Why I got ban. He talked me crab word to me. Hmmm lmk thank"
Seriously? Does yous gots ta ax Y? Der be de stuff written unda der no ghetto sign G. Readz iT, itz beez 'bout it bout it youz.
We're not even going to get into getting banned for making fake accounts here http://www.californiafords.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=recent_user_posts;u=00008902
Posts: 216 | Registered: Dec 2010
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