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Sunday, August 22, 2010

Car Auctions In Discussion

By Nicholas Wells

There are so many people that do searches on online auction sites and then place random bids on whatever car they see first without even checking when the auction ends, that I'm not surprised so many end up buying cars they don't need. Online auctions do not differ much from real life auction and every bid should be made only if the buyer wants to buy that car. All auction sites require you to join their members list before placing bids, so that you will digitally sign the custom buyer agreement. This agreement that is too often regarded as another quick mouse click is in fact a legal contract that specified all laws you might be violating in case you don't go ahead with the purchase. This means that it's a good idea to actually read these agreements before signing them, even if you are doing this only virtually.

Carefully inform your self of the following before placing bids online : - The virtual presentation, witch mean you will be given a picture of the car, or ten pictures, but that's about it. Of course, it's not just the pictures, you also get a description, an address or phone number or a name. If you want to buy a certain type of car, let's say a LeBaron Chrysler car, then make sure you have on the right information, and then read the seller's description. For cars that are listed from your surrounding area, the digital problem disappears because you can go see them for real. But if the car is located very far away, then things are not that simple anymore. And the sad things is that the far away cars are usually the ones that sell for less. The problem can be attenuated by calling the owner and discussing over phone all details related to the car and its problems.

- The fact that people place bids without asking details first. Well, don't look shocked, you know you wanted to do this a zillion times. We all think that there'll be another bidder for sure. That is a misconception, because every bid can be the winning one, and bidding equals buying in online car auctions.

- Some cars are not carefully described. All these areas are potential risks and should be regardless like that regardless of selling price. The good news is that you can track the car with the help of specialized services that will tell you everything there is to know, for a fee.

- Fake bids that are automated and only intend to raise prices. It's true, you are not mad, there is someone out there that bids exactly when you are prepared to give up, making you increase the bid a little more. Don't be tempted, these bids are usually made by the owners friends and family, and they are only trying to increase the car value and trick you into overpaying.

- Car location and transportation. Buying a car that is located too far away from you residence can prove to be a bad idea in some cases, because of transportation costs that add up.

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