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CAR TECH: CNET'S QUICK GUIDE: Buying and selling cars on eBay
Buying and selling cars on eBay
By Jim Kneiszel (June 17, 2005)
From Edmunds.com
You can save a lot of money buying a car from an eBay auction, but there are pitfalls as well. You often won't have a chance to drive the car before bidding on it, and you may have to travel in order to pick it up. How do you keep from buying a lemon? And what is it like to sell cars on eBay? This article recounts one buyer's story and recounts the practices of a good car seller. We also include a page of tips for buying cars from eBay auctions.
Myra and Charlie Liggan at their Alabama home with the car.
Myra and Charles Liggan at their Alabama home with the car.

Research the seller
Although eBay's reputation system works well, there are other ways of finding out about a seller.


Make the purchase
What it's like to travel 1,000 miles to pick up a car you've seen only in pictures.


Sell cars on eBay
The realities of making money and some good practices from one successful seller.


eBay car-buying tips
Don't buy a car on eBay without considering these essential tips.




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Article discussion: The safe way to buy cars on eBay


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"BEST $20K GAMBLE I EVER MADE . . ."
by memphistinker (See profile) - August 1, 2008 10:23 PM PDT
This was my 1st car purchase on Ebay, and I was somewhat nervous to say the least.

I watched about 5 or 6 guys bidding on this 2007 Honda Ridgeline with 28 high/quality pics... (Read more).
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Buying cars on eBay

Here's a word to the wise - DON'T. The risk can be spectacular. I bought a "drea... (Read more)
by romansk (See profile) - June 10, 2008 3:20 AM PDT

I Just Bought a Car on EBAY, I got a GREAT DEAL!

It was my first time, and was heard a lot of people talking about how they did i... (Read more)
by tvstripe (See profile) - December 23, 2007 11:18 AM PST

i got a reliable car and a good deal

i bought two cars from relianceauto on ebay in 2005, these cars runs great, it w... (Read more)
by nanaymsmith (See profile) - February 24, 2006 10:32 PM PST

yippee

well, I'm a television news producer from Boston and I just bought a Lexus off o... (Read more)
by CaptHowdMasta (See profile) - August 22, 2005 6:30 AM PDT
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Ebay Buying

I'm from North Carolina and currently have a 95 Buick Riviera on sale on ebay. ... (Read more)
by seebee (See profile) - July 8, 2005 6:19 AM PDT
5 out of 5 users found this comment helpful

ONE THING I FORGOT

Check kellys blue book to find out the actual value of the car in question, If y... (Read more)
by lizzyhock (See profile) - July 1, 2005 1:20 AM PDT

I got a excellent deal too on EBAY

I bought a 83 Jeep Cherokee Laredo by a seller who called himself MilleniumMan a... (Read more)
by lizzyhock (See profile) - July 1, 2005 1:00 AM PDT

Good tips

I haven't taken the plunge yet, but this story has given me a good idea of what ... (Read more)
by nay.you (See profile) - June 22, 2005 3:39 PM PDT
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