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  • 2mAn
    Moderator
    • Aug 2010
    • 20062

    #121
    I think there needs to be some positivity to offset all the negativity when it gets relisted

    I'm very disappointed at what feels like a lot of jealously on BaT.

    Frankly, if you say youre putting your money where your mouth is, I think you should... or have some damn restraint to walk away when youre supposed to, not after the fact which torpedoes my result.
    Simon
    Current Cars:
    -1966 Lotus Elan
    -1986 German Car
    -2006 Volkswagen Jetta TDI

    Make R3V Great Again -2020

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    • MrBurgundy
      R3V Elite
      • Mar 2012
      • 5290

      #122
      Originally posted by 2mAn
      I think there needs to be some positivity to offset all the negativity when it gets relisted

      I'm very disappointed at what feels like a lot of jealously on BaT.

      Frankly, if you say youre putting your money where your mouth is, I think you should... or have some damn restraint to walk away when youre supposed to, not after the fact which torpedoes my result.
      Yeah this is going to nerf the next auction big time.
      Current Collection: 1990 325is // 1987 325i Vert // 2003 525i 5spd // 1985 380SL // 1992 Ranger 5spd // 2005 Avalanche // 2024 Honda Grom SP // 2024 Yamaha XSR700 // 2024 Jeep Gladiator Rubicon

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      • roguetoaster
        R3V OG
        • Jan 2012
        • 7741

        #123
        At least we're back in competition for that r3v sticker.

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        • McGyver
          R3V Elite
          • Jun 2009
          • 4427

          #124
          To be fair, that car shouldn't have been bid up to $17,250. Buyer should be banned from BaT for life for walking away from a fair auction with everything fully disclosed.

          Do you really think people will lowball the car just because a buyer made bad decisions and then walked away? I mean, maybe the car only gets bid up to $9k, but wouldn't that be more than fair?

          On the positive side, now you have time to get it driving!
          sigpic
          1987 - 325i Convertible Delphin Auto [SOLD], 325i Convertible Delphin Manual [SOLD]
          1989 - 325i Convertible Bronzit m30b35 swapped [SCRAPPED], 325i Sedan Alpine Auto[DD]
          1991 - 325i Coupe Laguna Manual [Project], 535i Sedan Alpine [SCRAPPED]

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          • OSAH racing
            Wrencher
            • Apr 2022
            • 227

            #125
            I am reentering my $12,250 bid. and I feel like My 2 stickers were offered then taken away. Now that's not nice.

            Kudo's to you as you have a keen sense of what is a desirable car that will turn a profit on BAT. That is a skill most of us do not have.

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            • varg
              No R3VLimiter
              • May 2014
              • 3283

              #126
              Originally posted by MrBurgundy
              Yeah this is going to nerf the next auction big time.
              Nerf relative to what it's worth or relative to that, frankly shocking, winning bid? I had to do a double take because I remember not too long ago seeing an ok looking, running car for sale for... "less"...

              IG @turbovarg
              '91 318is, M20 turbo
              [CoTM: 4-18]
              '94 525iT slicktop, M50B30 + S362SX-E, 600WHP DD or bust
              '93 RX-7 FD3S

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              • MrBurgundy
                R3V Elite
                • Mar 2012
                • 5290

                #127
                Originally posted by varg

                Nerf relative to what it's worth or relative to that, frankly shocking, winning bid? I had to do a double take because I remember not too long ago seeing an ok looking, running car for sale for... "less"...
                Nerf the shocking 17k winning bid

                Echoing the others, use this time to try and get that thing running.
                Current Collection: 1990 325is // 1987 325i Vert // 2003 525i 5spd // 1985 380SL // 1992 Ranger 5spd // 2005 Avalanche // 2024 Honda Grom SP // 2024 Yamaha XSR700 // 2024 Jeep Gladiator Rubicon

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                • 2mAn
                  Moderator
                  • Aug 2010
                  • 20062

                  #128
                  Looks like I might be able to close the deal with the Underbidder... fingers crossed
                  Simon
                  Current Cars:
                  -1966 Lotus Elan
                  -1986 German Car
                  -2006 Volkswagen Jetta TDI

                  Make R3V Great Again -2020

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                  • roguetoaster
                    R3V OG
                    • Jan 2012
                    • 7741

                    #129
                    Originally posted by 2mAn
                    The Underbidder...
                    There's your next project car name.

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                    • McGyver
                      R3V Elite
                      • Jun 2009
                      • 4427

                      #130
                      What's that deal going to be at? $15k?

                      At this point, do you have to go through BaT and pay fees, or are you free to make a side deal?
                      sigpic
                      1987 - 325i Convertible Delphin Auto [SOLD], 325i Convertible Delphin Manual [SOLD]
                      1989 - 325i Convertible Bronzit m30b35 swapped [SCRAPPED], 325i Sedan Alpine Auto[DD]
                      1991 - 325i Coupe Laguna Manual [Project], 535i Sedan Alpine [SCRAPPED]

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                      • 2mAn
                        Moderator
                        • Aug 2010
                        • 20062

                        #131
                        Originally posted by McGyver

                        At this point, do you have to go through BaT and pay fees, or are you free to make a side deal?
                        I'd rather not count my eggs just yet... but at this point the buyer doesnt have to pay any BaT fees if they complete the purchase

                        Simon
                        Current Cars:
                        -1966 Lotus Elan
                        -1986 German Car
                        -2006 Volkswagen Jetta TDI

                        Make R3V Great Again -2020

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                        • 2mAn
                          Moderator
                          • Aug 2010
                          • 20062

                          #132
                          ...going back to BaT...
                          Simon
                          Current Cars:
                          -1966 Lotus Elan
                          -1986 German Car
                          -2006 Volkswagen Jetta TDI

                          Make R3V Great Again -2020

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                          • McGyver
                            R3V Elite
                            • Jun 2009
                            • 4427

                            #133
                            what happened?

                            Is it at least running and driving now?
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                            1987 - 325i Convertible Delphin Auto [SOLD], 325i Convertible Delphin Manual [SOLD]
                            1989 - 325i Convertible Bronzit m30b35 swapped [SCRAPPED], 325i Sedan Alpine Auto[DD]
                            1991 - 325i Coupe Laguna Manual [Project], 535i Sedan Alpine [SCRAPPED]

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                            • 2mAn
                              Moderator
                              • Aug 2010
                              • 20062

                              #134
                              Originally posted by McGyver
                              what happened?

                              Is it at least running and driving now?
                              I think you dont have a clear idea of whats going on here with it... Im not trying to spend my little free time working on it, I have been trying to get it out of my life.

                              One of the other bidders was interested but ran me through the ringer and I dont think quite understood what a project really is, so finally after wasting 2 weeks backed out.

                              The car needs a rebuilt CIS fuel Distributor and the 16v ones are hard to find and not cheap. Not particularly interested in spending any time or money on this car...
                              Simon
                              Current Cars:
                              -1966 Lotus Elan
                              -1986 German Car
                              -2006 Volkswagen Jetta TDI

                              Make R3V Great Again -2020

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                              • DEV0 E30
                                R3V OG
                                • Oct 2004
                                • 8805

                                #135
                                Instead of BaT... throw it on craigslist / FB marketplace / offerup at this point for 7.5k OBO - and state offers in person only, and set a date and time for people to come out and look at it. Or ebay? Do people use ebay anymore?

                                Sucks cuz tire kickers ruined the previous sale, but it's worth something to someone.

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