CJ Posted January 30, 2007 Share Posted January 30, 2007 If you thought buying as a punter was hard work, then you really have to try buying as a trader I found a car for sale that I wanted. It is a 1994 TT 6 speed in silver with nice low mileage and managed to get it for a fair price. I emailed the seller to arrange payment and got ignored - several times. Now normally I would have moved on but this is happening more and more lately so I thought I would dig my heels in. I managed to get hold of his mobile number and sent several txt messages but again he ignored me. He had obviously decided against selling but didn't have the balls to speak to me. Then I got a stroke of luck - I found out where he worked and managed to get a response from him. I got the usual BS of being away, granny died, etc etc. He then says that he wants to have the money in his account before viewing the car. I say i would much prefer to come along, make sure all is as advertised and pay him cash there and then - he refuses! After several long and drawn out exchanges, we have finally agreed to me picking it up, taking along cash and having his bank verify it isn't dodgy money. And people think we don't earn our profit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terribleturner Posted January 30, 2007 Share Posted January 30, 2007 Bloody hello Colin, what a hassel. I hope it is good we you get there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJ Posted January 30, 2007 Author Share Posted January 30, 2007 Bloody hello Colin, what a hassel. I hope it is good we you get there. I bloody hope so too. It is a fair distance away so if it isn't right it will be a long day out for nothing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marty Posted January 30, 2007 Share Posted January 30, 2007 Give him a slap whilst you are there for all the hassle he's caused you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorin Posted January 30, 2007 Share Posted January 30, 2007 What would Swiss Tony have to say to that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imi Posted January 30, 2007 Share Posted January 30, 2007 A Hassle indeed.....whats the reason for him being so difficult? I hope the car is kosher for your sake.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraAyf Posted January 30, 2007 Share Posted January 30, 2007 Give him a slap whilst you are there for all the hassle he's caused you I had something similar going through my mind too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian W Posted January 30, 2007 Share Posted January 30, 2007 If you thought buying as a punter was hard work, then you really have to try buying as a trader I found a car for sale that I wanted. It is a 1994 TT 6 speed in silver with nice low mileage and managed to get it for a fair price. I emailed the seller to arrange payment and got ignored - several times. Now normally I would have moved on but this is happening more and more lately so I thought I would dig my heels in. I managed to get hold of his mobile number and sent several txt messages but again he ignored me. He had obviously decided against selling but didn't have the balls to speak to me. Then I got a stroke of luck - I found out where he worked and managed to get a response from him. I got the usual BS of being away, granny died, etc etc. He then says that he wants to have the money in his account before viewing the car. I say i would much prefer to come along, make sure all is as advertised and pay him cash there and then - he refuses! After several long and drawn out exchanges, we have finally agreed to me picking it up, taking along cash and having his bank verify it isn't dodgy money. And people think we don't earn our profit. he wanted the money BEFORE you saw the car? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJ Posted January 30, 2007 Author Share Posted January 30, 2007 A Hassle indeed.....whats the reason for him being so difficult? I hope the car is kosher for your sake.... I am lucky enough to be taking along someone who has owned several Supras and is used to looking at second hand cars - ME! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schtuv Posted January 30, 2007 Share Posted January 30, 2007 What would Swiss Tony have to say to that? Thorin - buying a car as a trader is a lot like making love to a beautiful woman ... you discuss the price, pay in cash up front, and hope you don't end up with a manual Sorry, I'll get my coat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJ Posted January 30, 2007 Author Share Posted January 30, 2007 What would Swiss Tony have to say to that? I really wish I was clever enough to think of a "making love to a beautiful woman" analogy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJ Posted January 30, 2007 Author Share Posted January 30, 2007 Thorin - buying a car as a trader is a lot like making love to a beautiful woman ... you discuss the price, pay in cash up front, and hope you don't end up with a manual Sorry, I'll get my coat. See post 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellis Posted January 30, 2007 Share Posted January 30, 2007 What would Swiss Tony have to say to that? “Buying a car is a lot like making love to a beautiful woman. Somewhere along the line one of you is going to get well and truly fucked!” Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorin Posted January 30, 2007 Share Posted January 30, 2007 Thorin - buying a car as a trader is a lot like making love to a beautiful woman ... you discuss the price, pay in cash up front, and hope you don't end up with a manual Sorry, I'll get my coat. “Buying a car is a lot like making love to a beautiful woman. Somewhere along the line one of you is going to get well and truly fucked!” Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Class One Posted January 30, 2007 Share Posted January 30, 2007 Bloody hello Colin. Bloody hello to you too James. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlotte Posted January 30, 2007 Share Posted January 30, 2007 Is that the welsh way to greet someone with extreme vigour? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJ Posted January 30, 2007 Author Share Posted January 30, 2007 Buying a second hand car is like making love to a beautiful woman. Firstly you need to inspect the bodywork for any imperfections. Then you must check that the interior is up to scratch and not worn or loose. Finally, after warming her up, you give her a seriously hard session. If she still purrs at the end, then you know you are on a winner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted January 30, 2007 Share Posted January 30, 2007 And people think we don't earn our profit. Profit?! I thought you did it all at cost for the club? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockys96 Posted January 30, 2007 Share Posted January 30, 2007 you dont earn it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJ Posted January 30, 2007 Author Share Posted January 30, 2007 you dont earn it Care to elaborate? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ivan Posted January 30, 2007 Share Posted January 30, 2007 I think Si forgot a smilie there CJ. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockys96 Posted January 30, 2007 Share Posted January 30, 2007 sounds like easy work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJ Posted January 30, 2007 Author Share Posted January 30, 2007 I think Si forgot a smilie there CJ. Obviously he didn't Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockys96 Posted January 30, 2007 Share Posted January 30, 2007 yeh using quick reply doesnt have smilies, lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJ Posted January 30, 2007 Author Share Posted January 30, 2007 sounds like easy work Then maybe you should try it then oh wise one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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