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Dan, E-bay posts a link on the auction site to an independent inspection service under the tab "Order an independent inspection". The link is: http://pages.ebay.com/ebaymotors/services/inspection/inspection.html Jim -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Dan Dominick Sent: Friday, September 18, 2009 6:59 PM To: First Generation Firebird-L Subject: RE: [FGF] Looking for a new Bird First Generation Firebird-L Mailing List ........................................................................ . Thanks for the information, Jim. Who does the inspection? Dan 68 Sprint Convertible Subject: RE: [FGF] Looking for a new Bird From: "Jim Weil" <[email protected]> Date: Fri, 18 Sep 2009 12:11:10 -0700 On an eBay purchase, my advice is to pay for an inspection before you bid, if you can't personally inspect the car. I found out the hard way that the PayPal protection doesn't apply if you don't have it inspected. Ask the seller how recent the photos are. If they're several months old you should ask for new pics. If they refuse, move on. My car had some front end damage that didn't show up on the posted photos (it's a '69; the front end is a nightmare to repair). It's easy to get a shipping quote before you bid, which for my 'bird was close to $2000, so factor that into your offer. And make sure the buyer states that he has clear title to the car. Many of the older cars have had their registration lapse, and depending on the states involved (yours and theirs), it may be a hassle to re-register. Good luck. Jim Weil '69 Vert. -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Dan Dominick Sent: Friday, September 18, 2009 6:47 AM To: First Generation Firebird-L Subject: [FGF] Looking for a new Bird First Generation Firebird-L Mailing List ........................................................................ . Hi All, I am in the market, or will be fairly soon, for another '68. This time a coupe that I will use as my daily driver. I have been watching ebay and Hemmings to get an idea of the prices now (!) but I'm willing to spend a little to get a really good, solid car. What I'm asking for your help on is: 1. I've bought plenty of parts on ebay. But Spending $15,000 - 20,000 (or less; I have no problem with something cheaper!) on a car is different. What is the safest way to do this? 2. This will be bird #4 (I still have #3, a Sprint convertible in restoration and the others, both 350s, I restored as well). Any musings or suggestions on things to watch out for (I believe in "two heads are better than one")? Thanks for your ideas and input. Dan 68 Sprint Convertible ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Submissions to Firebird-L: <[email protected]> Unsubscribe from Firebird-L: <[email protected]> Help: <http://FirstGenFirebird.org/firebird/Firebird-L.html> Classifieds: <http://FirstGenFirebird.org/ubb/> Owner Pictures: <http://FirstGenFirebird.org/show/> ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Submissions to Firebird-L: <[email protected]> Unsubscribe from Firebird-L: <[email protected]> Help: <http://FirstGenFirebird.org/firebird/Firebird-L.html> Classifieds: <http://FirstGenFirebird.org/ubb/> Owner Pictures: <http://FirstGenFirebird.org/show/>
