Official-look-what-i-found-thread (craigslist, other-forums, etc)

GunMetalGrey

So many things about that ad that bother me
"M3 convertible performance" That doesn't exist
"In perfect condition" Clearly it isn't
""No problems or issues whatsoever" Also not true
"Got messed up" There we go!
"Front bumper damaged" I see that, but I thought it was perfect?
"Hole in tire" Jesus, just replace the tire...
"Wide body kit" (where?) the rear has some measly overs that don't appear wider
"Race suspension" what does that even mean? Looks like stock E36 ride height to me

Friday rant complete!

Jdesign

Well, the end of an Era has finally come.

https://jalopnik.com/craigslist-will-soon-start-charging-5-to-list-a-car-fo-1833999592

RobZR

patsbimmer1 said:

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1995-bmw-540i-18/

This is almost the perfect e34 and reinforces my need for one of these some day!

I guess it wasn't that perfect or the buyer flaked. It's for sale again.

https://allentown.craigslist.org/cto/d/pen-argyl-1995-dinan-bmw-540-six-speed/6866445973.html

Jdesign

Nice. I wonder if he paid the extra $5 to make that listing?

RobZR

Jdesign said:

Nice. I wonder if he paid the extra $5 to make that listing?

No, I think he snuck in under wire, posted 4/14 ,unless they got him for an update. unlikely.

patsbimmer1

RobZR said:

I guess it wasn't that perfect or the buyer flaked. It's for sale again.

https://allentown.craigslist.org/cto/d/pen-argyl-1995-dinan-bmw-540-six-speed/6866445973.html

That seems to be happening a lot lately on BAT. It's a shame they didn't repost for him.

Jdesign

patsbimmer1 said:

That seems to be happening a lot lately on BAT. It's a shame they didn't repost for him.

Im surprised it doesn't happen on every listing. it seems like everything on there sells for $3k more than what it should be.

patsbimmer1

Not a BMW but another BaT car that had the high bidder bail. It's interesting to read his comments about the lack of support from Bat.

https://rennlist.com/forums/vehicle-marketplace/1138789-2002-996tt-manual-for-sale-in-so-cal-as-sold-on-bat.html

Rekpoint

patsbimmer1 said:

Not a BMW but another BaT car that had the high bidder bail. It's interesting to read his comments about the lack of support from Bat.

https://rennlist.com/forums/vehicle-marketplace/1138789-2002-996tt-manual-for-sale-in-so-cal-as-sold-on-bat.html

I'd think a simple deposit system would help a ton for flakey buyers. Especially if it's non refundable if the car is as described.

m42b32

https://chicago.craigslist.org/sox/wto/d/champaign-15-act-ronal-4x100-wheels-bmw/6867672553.html

Not a bad deal on some e30 fitment Ronal LS's with tires

Jdesign

patsbimmer1 said:

Not a BMW but another BaT car that had the high bidder bail. It's interesting to read his comments about the lack of support from Bat.

https://rennlist.com/forums/vehicle-marketplace/1138789-2002-996tt-manual-for-sale-in-so-cal-as-sold-on-bat.html

Rekpoint said:

I'd think a simple deposit system would help a ton for flakey buyers. Especially if it's non refundable if the car is as described.

Wish I could say I was surprised, but I have heard a lot of bad things about BAT and the buyers that flake out. Im willing to bet 80% of the cars listed dont sell.

Anyways, that guy started a site called "Backlash" using the BaT logo and seems a little dissappointed about the ordeal.

https://bringatrailerbacklash.com/

m42b32 said:

https://chicago.craigslist.org/sox/wto/d/champaign-15-act-ronal-4x100-wheels-bmw/6867672553.html

Not a bad deal on some e30 fitment Ronal LS's with tires

Not a bad deal at all. You can also find those on eBay BNIB for $1000 shipped.

Check out these too

https://chicago.craigslist.org/nch/wto/d/peoria-kosei-k1-ts-15x7-4x100-bfg-force/6863719453.html

https://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/wto/d/harwood-heights-borbet-type/6864772842.html

https://chicago.craigslist.org/nwc/wto/d/mount-prospect-rondell-style-67-made/6843679617.html

I really want those Type A's. wish they were 17's tho.

Rekpoint

Can't wait to sell the TI on Bringatrailer LOL

jc43089

Jdesign said:

Wish I could say I was surprised, but I have heard a lot of bad things about BAT and the buyers that flake out. Im willing to bet 80% of the cars listed dont sell.

Anyways, that guy started a site called "Backlash" using the BaT logo and seems a little dissappointed about the ordeal.

https://bringatrailerbacklash.com/

Why would you say 80% of cars don't sell? A high bidders credit card is charged for the buyers premium at the close of auction and is non refundable so it costs quite a bit of money to flake out. In the case of a high bidder going to look at a car and then bailing out the only reason I can see that would happen is if the car has problems and is not as described and it would be cheaper to lose the buyers premium and walk away.

I will say that I was disappointed that they trimmed my description down and turned it into "BAT style" which caused a lot of information to be only in the comments and people may or may not scroll through all of the comments so there are tons of repeated questions about stuff that should have been in the description. My buyer showed up with cash, was pleased and drove away so I was happy.

Jdesign

jc43089 said:

Why would you say 80% of cars don't sell? A high bidders credit card is charged for the buyers premium at the close of auction and is non refundable so it costs quite a bit of money to flake out. In the case of a high bidder going to look at a car and then bailing out the only reason I can see that would happen is if the car has problems and is not as described and it would be cheaper to lose the buyers premium and walk away.

I will say that I was disappointed that they trimmed my description down and turned it into "BAT style" which caused a lot of information to be only in the comments and people may or may not scroll through all of the comments so there are tons of repeated questions about stuff that should have been in the description. My buyer showed up with cash, was pleased and drove away so I was happy.

Sorry, I guess that was a biased comment as I have never sold anything on there and have seen A LOT of buyers walk away.

You are right, there are ups and downs to the listings on there, and its unfortunate that BaT is a subpar host for its users, both buying and selling from what I have seen.

jc43089

Jdesign said:

Sorry, I guess that was a biased comment as I have never sold anything on there and have seen A LOT of buyers walk away.

You are right, there are ups and downs to the listings on there, and its unfortunate that BaT is a subpar host for its users, both buying and selling from what I have seen.

Yes, they know problems happen and they seem to ignore them. They should have a process after a failed sale to contact the next bidder because usually the second highest bid is not far behind. Or some process to refund the listing fee or relist for free. Although a relist sometimes doesn't do as well as the original. I also thought that it was not good that they listed another V70R when mine was halfway through, they say it takes a few days to go live so let the one finish and then list the other or list them side by side. Although it was a barely maintained one that needed work but "my mechanic says I don't need to do anything" so it was a nice contrast to mine, and mine ended first and sold for significantly more than it did even though it had 80k less miles.