For Sells Lotus Elise S1

[Rich B]

A new one Duncs, or send to someone like Jim Royal for a retrim?

[duncs500]

A new one Duncs, or send to someone like Jim Royal for a retrim?

Well I think it's more or less the same price for a new one as a re-trim! I would prefer more of an alcantara feel than the current leather.

[mik]

Ah oK - had not appreciated that.

[duncs500]

Something to consider I guess though, I think you can get the OEM wheel re-trimmed with that kind of finish too.

[scotta]

Something to consider I guess though, I think you can get the OEM wheel re-trimmed with that kind of finish too.

https://www.ompracing.com/en_gb/car-kar ... 44851.html

Its this wheel but in a limited edition red trim. Cant buy that anymore.

[scotta]

Mot passed - no advisory’s!

[Matty]

Was a V6 Exige on the radar at all?

Not in budget.

You know I never clicked on the advert and assumed it was a mid-£30k car from the pics and spec. Seems a great price.

[Ascender]

I'd still love an S1. They're just so iconic and my friend had a couple when they first came out - every time I see a picture of one I can immediately remember the sensations of driving it - something that's not happened with many cars over the years.

[scotta]

Sale report!

Ive had 4 or 5 bites on the adverts but no firm offers yet. Got a guy coming to see it at the weekend.

Have spoken to collecting cars. They are keen to sell it on their platform but have suggested a low reserve of £10500. Which seems a bit risky to me. I'd laugh at a punter who offered me that much but would be duty bound to sell it at that price if the bids didnt go over.

[Broccers]

Sale report!

Ive had 4 or 5 bites on the adverts but no firm offers yet. Got a guy coming to see it at the weekend.

Have spoken to collecting cars. They are keen to sell it on their platform but have suggested a low reserve of £10500. Which seems a bit risky to me. I'd laugh at a punter who offered me that much but would be duty bound to sell it at that price if the bids didnt go over.

I guess thats the gamble, you may well get more than you expect.

[Foz]

75% of sales on there fall through by all accounts, all they are interested in is their cut..

[Jobbo]

75% of sales on there fall through by all accounts, all they are interested in is their cut..

75% fall through? WTF? Surely you'd expect a bit of assistance from an auctioneer if you're the seller. It is an auction, bidding should be binding.

[Rich B]

It's only been 10 days and it's a specialist car and it's covid and it's winter... unless you are desperate, I'd give it a bit more time!

[scotta]

It's only been 10 days and it's a specialist car and it's covid and it's winter... unless you are desperate, I'd give it a bit more time!

Im not desperate just looking at the options and chatting with you guys. Mrs A wants to keep it!

[Broccers]

75% of sales on there fall through by all accounts, all they are interested in is their cut..

75% fall through? WTF? Surely you'd expect a bit of assistance from an auctioneer if you're the seller. It is an auction, bidding should be binding.

What do the terms say if that happens? Must be a clause for them to get some money.

[Rich B]

It's only been 10 days and it's a specialist car and it's covid and it's winter... unless you are desperate, I'd give it a bit more time!

Im not desperate just looking at the options and chatting with you guys. Mrs A wants to keep it!

my opinion is that its not depreciating (if anything, it's appreciating as you get closer to summer and the possibility of track days), so if you aren't desperate for the money right now, you hold out for the most money.

[Foz]

From their FAQ

What happens at the end of the auction if the auction lot sells?


When an auction lot sells successfully on the platform, a 6% premium (as detailed in our fees section below) is automatically deducted from the winning bidder’s credit card. This is a fee for using the platform and not a down payment on the auction lot. The seller and buyer are then digitally ‘introduced’ to complete the transaction.

[Foz]

75% of sales on there fall through by all accounts, all they are interested in is their cut..

75% fall through? WTF? Surely you'd expect a bit of assistance from an auctioneer if you're the seller. It is an auction, bidding should be binding.

Nope.

Many many disgruntled sellers and buyers out there.. various PH threads and FB chats pulled.

[Carlos]

Sale report!

Ive had 4 or 5 bites on the adverts but no firm offers yet. Got a guy coming to see it at the weekend.

Have spoken to collecting cars. They are keen to sell it on their platform but have suggested a low reserve of £10500. Which seems a bit risky to me. I'd laugh at a punter who offered me that much but would be duty bound to sell it at that price if the bids didnt go over.

Give it time and even then you've still got Foz's £5,000 to fall back on.

[scotta]

Sale report!

Ive had 4 or 5 bites on the adverts but no firm offers yet. Got a guy coming to see it at the weekend.

Have spoken to collecting cars. They are keen to sell it on their platform but have suggested a low reserve of £10500. Which seems a bit risky to me. I'd laugh at a punter who offered me that much but would be duty bound to sell it at that price if the bids didnt go over.

Give it time and even then you've still got Foz's £5,000 to fall back on.

Ill be keeping it before accepting £5k