Re: For Sells Lotus Elise S1
Posted: Thu Feb 18, 2021 7:19 am
mik wrote: Thu Feb 18, 2021 7:09 am A new one Duncs, or send to someone like Jim Royal for a retrim?
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Re: For Sells Lotus Elise S1
Posted: Thu Feb 18, 2021 8:29 am
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 wrote: Thu Feb 18, 2021 7:09 am A new one Duncs, or send to someone like Jim Royal for a retrim?
Re: For Sells Lotus Elise S1
Posted: Thu Feb 18, 2021 8:32 am
Ah oK - had not appreciated that.
Re: For Sells Lotus Elise S1
Posted: Thu Feb 18, 2021 8:43 am
Something to consider I guess though, I think you can get the OEM wheel re-trimmed with that kind of finish too.
Re: For Sells Lotus Elise S1
Posted: Thu Feb 18, 2021 10:47 am
https://www.ompracing.com/en_gb/car-kar ... 44851.htmlduncs500 wrote: Thu Feb 18, 2021 8:43 am Something to consider I guess though, I think you can get the OEM wheel re-trimmed with that kind of finish too.
Its this wheel but in a limited edition red trim. Cant buy that anymore.
Re: For Sells Lotus Elise S1
Posted: Thu Feb 18, 2021 10:28 pm
Mot passed - no advisory’s!
Re: For Sells Lotus Elise S1
Posted: Thu Feb 18, 2021 10:53 pm
Re: For Sells Lotus Elise S1
Posted: Fri Feb 19, 2021 9:27 am
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.
Re: For Sells Lotus Elise S1
Posted: Thu Feb 25, 2021 10:56 am
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.
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.
Re: For Sells Lotus Elise S1
Posted: Thu Feb 25, 2021 11:05 am
I guess thats the gamble, you may well get more than you expect.scotta wrote: Thu Feb 25, 2021 10:56 am 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.
Re: For Sells Lotus Elise S1
Posted: Thu Feb 25, 2021 11:09 am
75% of sales on there fall through by all accounts, all they are interested in is their cut..
Re: For Sells Lotus Elise S1
Posted: Thu Feb 25, 2021 11:12 am
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.Foz wrote: Thu Feb 25, 2021 11:09 am 75% of sales on there fall through by all accounts, all they are interested in is their cut..
Re: For Sells Lotus Elise S1
Posted: Thu Feb 25, 2021 11:14 am
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!
Re: For Sells Lotus Elise S1
Posted: Thu Feb 25, 2021 11:15 am
Im not desperate just looking at the options and chatting with you guys. Mrs A wants to keep it!Rich B wrote: Thu Feb 25, 2021 11:14 am 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!
Re: For Sells Lotus Elise S1
Posted: Thu Feb 25, 2021 11:20 am
What do the terms say if that happens? Must be a clause for them to get some money.Jobbo wrote: Thu Feb 25, 2021 11:12 am75% 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.Foz wrote: Thu Feb 25, 2021 11:09 am 75% of sales on there fall through by all accounts, all they are interested in is their cut..
Re: For Sells Lotus Elise S1
Posted: Thu Feb 25, 2021 11:20 am
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.scotta wrote: Thu Feb 25, 2021 11:15 amIm not desperate just looking at the options and chatting with you guys. Mrs A wants to keep it!Rich B wrote: Thu Feb 25, 2021 11:14 am 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!
Re: For Sells Lotus Elise S1
Posted: Thu Feb 25, 2021 11:59 am
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.
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.
Re: For Sells Lotus Elise S1
Posted: Thu Feb 25, 2021 12:01 pm
Nope.Jobbo wrote: Thu Feb 25, 2021 11:12 am75% 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.Foz wrote: Thu Feb 25, 2021 11:09 am 75% of sales on there fall through by all accounts, all they are interested in is their cut..
Many many disgruntled sellers and buyers out there.. various PH threads and FB chats pulled.
Re: For Sells Lotus Elise S1
Posted: Thu Feb 25, 2021 12:50 pm
Give it time and even then you've still got Foz's £5,000 to fall back on.scotta wrote: Thu Feb 25, 2021 10:56 am 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.
Re: For Sells Lotus Elise S1
Posted: Thu Feb 25, 2021 2:27 pm
Ill be keeping it before accepting £5kCarlos wrote: Thu Feb 25, 2021 12:50 pmGive it time and even then you've still got Foz's £5,000 to fall back on.scotta wrote: Thu Feb 25, 2021 10:56 am 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.