Car salesperson I am not

[judecorp]

I am really concerned that I won't be able to sell my car. I mean, I've never sold a car, so I don't know how to do it. When do I list it? If I list it now, what do I drive after someone buys it? What if no one buys it? Then what do I do with it? I am totally freaking out about this.

I was thinking at first that if it didn't sell by the time I left, that I would sign it over to Steve and let him sell it for me. But where would he put it? And would I have to keep it registered/insured to me? I am so confused. Did I mention that I've never sold a car before?

I am at a total loss. I am so stressed out about this and don't know what to do. Suggestions?

Comments

[judecorp.livejournal.com]

Have you ever sold a car on eBay? I checked out eBay Motors but I'm not sure I would get decent money.

The world of eBay is a maze to me.

[00solstice.livejournal.com]

No, but I've almost bought cars, several times.

You can set the starting bid and reserve price... even add a "buy it now" option with your desired sale price.

Try it!!

[judecorp.livejournal.com]

How much does eBay take as commission?

[00solstice.livejournal.com]

I think it's a set fee that you pay upfront. I don't know for certain, as I've never sold anything.

[kieron.livejournal.com]

There is an insertion fee - a percentage of what you start the bidding at - I think its like 1.1 %.

Then there is a final value fee - a percentage of what you sell it at.

I tend to go in thinking that I will lose 5 - 8 % right off the top from ebay and then another 3% of net through pay pal.

It may be different for ebay motors, but I doubt it.

[judecorp.livejournal.com]

Do you think we should try it?

[kieron.livejournal.com]

We can consider it....they last a week....so we can try what we have already and then do it the following week if necessary....

[judecorp.livejournal.com]

Good idea. You are so smart.