NonMember Posted April 19, 2022 Report Share Posted April 19, 2022 12 minutes ago, Piglet said: His reasons for selling were that he'd had enough of it and his wife wants it gone. Well, at least that's honest. And unsurprising, given... 13 minutes ago, Piglet said: So many bodges I can't list them all! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badwolf Posted April 20, 2022 Report Share Posted April 20, 2022 'Spot the Bodge' is usually good fun, except when I play it on mine!! Well done for having the strength to walk away. It's always difficult to do when you have taken the time and trouble to go and have a look. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piglet Posted April 20, 2022 Author Report Share Posted April 20, 2022 Thanks! I was expecting a massive disappointment and that's what happened...they'll be others, I shall bide my time. Alex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badwolf Posted April 20, 2022 Report Share Posted April 20, 2022 THE car is out there waiting for you. You will meet each other eventually. Take your time, look around, when you find it, you will know the one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lewis Posted April 21, 2022 Report Share Posted April 21, 2022 think Rays Burlington is still available pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris A Posted April 21, 2022 Report Share Posted April 21, 2022 Years & years ago I fancied one, nothing to do with me living on Burlington Road at the time I'm sure. 🤪 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piglet Posted April 26, 2022 Author Report Share Posted April 26, 2022 I'm determined to be patient and not wildly buy the first car I see (as some of you have noted!) however this popped up on eBay today. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/403624957467 It seems exactly what I want but having a reserve puts me off a little. Wonder what it is? Also, this is 300 miles away from me so I'd have to buy it unseen and undriven and get it delivered. But the biggest issue is he's demanding payment before collection. That's a new one to me. Is there anyone local to Newcastle that could go have a looksie? Before I have a bid I'd love someone from here to give the car the once over! Alex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clive Posted April 26, 2022 Report Share Posted April 26, 2022 19 minutes ago, Piglet said: I'm determined to be patient and not wildly buy the first car I see (as some of you have noted!) however this popped up on eBay today. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/403624957467 It seems exactly what I want but having a reserve puts me off a little. Wonder what it is? Also, this is 300 miles away from me so I'd have to buy it unseen and undriven and get it delivered. But the biggest issue is he's demanding payment before collection. That's a new one to me. Is there anyone local to Newcastle that could go have a looksie? Before I have a bid I'd love someone from here to give the car the once over! Alex Wrong end of teh coutry for me. Looks to be a pretty decent car, retsoratin was not top end as floor edges repaired, but not a big issue. The reserve is because the seller wants £xxx for it, and won't sell for less. What teh xxx is who knows. But I would guess at least 6k. The bit about full payment before collection is odd. Maybe he has sold it befor eand people have backed out once they saw it? We just bought an MX5 for my daughter, chap didn't want a penny until we saw/test drove the car. All was as expected so fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badwolf Posted April 27, 2022 Report Share Posted April 27, 2022 Can't be doing with reserve prices. Just come out and say what the minimum is you will accept instead of mucking everyone about inching the bids up til you find what it is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clive Posted April 27, 2022 Report Share Posted April 27, 2022 9 minutes ago, Badwolf said: Can't be doing with reserve prices. Just come out and say what the minimum is you will accept instead of mucking everyone about inching the bids up til you find what it is. Agree. Everything I sell on ebay is fixed price (with offers, but autoreject anything silly) It makes kife better for everybody if you start at the minimum you will take. Do people really get that caught up with bidding? Most seem to bid up until it is no longer a bargain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badwolf Posted April 27, 2022 Report Share Posted April 27, 2022 As mentioned in other posts I am a great believer of 'sniping'. I don't get into a bidding war that way. I decide what it's worth to me, snipe that figure and leave it. I either win and pay up or look for another one later. Much easier and you don't get the internet going down 60 seconds before the close of bidding or the phone/doorbell ringing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris A Posted April 27, 2022 Report Share Posted April 27, 2022 3 minutes ago, Badwolf said: Much easier and you don't get the internet going down 60 seconds before the close of bidding or the phone/doorbell ringing. Better for the blood pressure as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Lindsay Posted April 27, 2022 Report Share Posted April 27, 2022 16 hours ago, clive said: The bit about full payment before collection is odd. Maybe he has sold it before and people have backed out once they saw it? It may be to avoid haggling on scene; some dodgy guy turns up with a flatbed and a wad of cash and starts to renegotiate in the hope of a reduction in price by browbeating the seller down a bit. With a reserve on a car I'll usually wait to see what it doesn't sell for, then see if it's reduced any when relisted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piglet Posted April 27, 2022 Author Report Share Posted April 27, 2022 Just got a reply to my email. He wants £11,500. That rules me out then. Alex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clive Posted April 27, 2022 Report Share Posted April 27, 2022 12 minutes ago, Piglet said: Just got a reply to my email. He wants £11,500. That rules me out then. Alex Ouch. Similar to what I want for mine. But mine has some real goodies on it....and a well fitting carpet! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josef Posted April 28, 2022 Report Share Posted April 28, 2022 22 hours ago, Piglet said: Just got a reply to my email. He wants £11,500. That rules me out then. Alex Well, if anything shows up in the north east again I’d be happy to take a look. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josef Posted April 28, 2022 Report Share Posted April 28, 2022 Also for that price I’d want the driver’s door to fit better! Might just be adjustment but could also be the sill having been fitted too far in. Not too keen on the plate over repairs on the edge of the floor apparent from the shot of the underside too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piglet Posted April 28, 2022 Author Report Share Posted April 28, 2022 Thank you Josef, that's a very kind offer! If something else pops up I'll let you know. Alex 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piglet Posted May 9, 2022 Author Report Share Posted May 9, 2022 I went to see a MK3 the other day and I was astounded by how good it was. The owner took me for a test drive and the little car just took off like a scalded rat! The interior was lovely, engine was bonkers and it's everything I want in a Spitfire. I tried and tried to justify the asking price (which was actually very fair for what work has been done) but it was just too much for me. I'm rather sad now as every other one I go to see will be compared to this one! However there is one more to view and I'll be doing that on Wednesday and report back here. Alex 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badwolf Posted May 10, 2022 Report Share Posted May 10, 2022 Alex - Be ruled by your heart....the bank balance takes second place!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johny Posted May 10, 2022 Report Share Posted May 10, 2022 Yes you can kid yourself (or other half) that you'll get the extra money back when you sell the vehicle - it is an investment after all😁 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badwolf Posted May 10, 2022 Report Share Posted May 10, 2022 Lady BW & I did something similar....with our house!!! It just put it's 'arms' around us and said buy me. We are still here 25+ years later. Yes, ruled by the heart 💖. Would we do it again in the same circumstances, but would need to be years younger...most certainly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris A Posted May 10, 2022 Report Share Posted May 10, 2022 35 minutes ago, Badwolf said: Lady BW & I did something similar....with our house!!! It just put it's 'arms' around us and said buy me. We are still here 25+ years later. Very similar with the last house we had in England. It felt like a favourite jacket, button missing, misshaped at the elbows, stain on the lapel . . . We just had to buy it. When we bought it the outside had been painted salmon pink, for visitors we just said where we were and 'you won't miss it' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badwolf Posted May 10, 2022 Report Share Posted May 10, 2022 Chris - That jacket...when did you go through my wardrobe? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NonMember Posted May 10, 2022 Report Share Posted May 10, 2022 1 minute ago, Chris A said: painted salmon pink, for visitors The council have just removed the landmark that I used to direct people here by (a 40 speed limit sign) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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