Very nice Stratos replica FOR SALE

[Stratos Fear]

- yeah - it looks so good I think I might keep it ! (I might have to if it doesnt sell )

[renmure]

- yeah - it looks so good I think I might keep it ! (I might have to if it doesnt sell )

How does the Auction work?
Is there a fixed reserve or a flexible one depending on how the auction goes?

I've probably paid more attention to the Collecting Cars auctions as a spectator

[Stratos Fear]

No one knows the reserve price that you've set until the bidding meets or exceeds that value. No sale no fee. If you agree a sale then it's 6% plus VAT plus ?250 for the photography. If you dont get the price you want at the end of the auction that is the end of the story - although the auction house will subsequently try to negotiate a compromise deal if the final bid is withing striking distance of your reserve,

[ProtoTipo]

I notice that Bonhams now own 'The Market'. I wonder what the success rate is with those on-line auctions?
I'm sure that Car & Classic already had a lot of 'traffic' before it started doing auctions, so it's a very good place to advertise.
It's the first place I'd look.

[renmure]

The Collecting Cars auctions have a bit of a reputation for Traders putting some cars through the site which have maybe hung around the showrooms for a while or which have a patchy history so they can move them on without liability or warranty. There?s also real pressure on sellers at times to reduce the reserve during the auction to secure a sale.

I?ve gone to a few auctions for things other than cars and any time I?ve ended up as highest bidder I?ve always come away knowing I?d done quite well out of it. Don?t think I?d be brave enough for an auction as a seller tho

[Stratos Fear]

There are undoubtedly some good bargains to be had at Auctions provided you know the market - but the benefit of this C&C type auction is that you dont have to sell unless its a "no reserve" auction. If it doesnt reach your required price then it doesnt cost anything and you can slink away unobserved into the shadows - maybe for another go later on!

[ah_sprite]

Thanks Chris for sharing the first 'tentative' ad, which doesn't contain much detail or even any proper interior/engine bay/front end pics!

The car passed IVA yesterday without major issue and the registration docs have now been sent off. I'll be sorting a proper advert for the car very soon. I've done 150 or so trouble free miles so far and the car is bedding in beautifully.