Ebay boats and cars
Smithers wrote:
Does anyone have any personal knowledge of people who have purchased cars
and/or boats via Ebay or similar auction service?
I bought my '83 Chris Craft Scorpion 169 (18 ft mercruiser 140) off
Ebay w/BIN. for $1500.
The guy was 80 mi away. Took EXCELLENT pics of the boat and had an
excellent write up.
When I showed up with the cash in hand to pick the boat up, he gave me
a right to refusal, minus the ebay fee. I thought that was fair enough.
I did notice the boat wasn't runnng right the next spring and found it
had a burnt valve. It lopped when at idle, but would still pull 4000
RPM at the drop of a hat.
I had the head repaired w/ new valves , labor etc about another $380.00
I really don't think he knew the head was bad, because above idle it
seemed to run great.
I know, buying something online sight unseen is kid of risky, but I was
satisfied w/my purchase. and would buy from that seller again.
Tim
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