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It’s a scam. Look at the 2nd photo

DarthMJH wrote:Strange bidding on this 914 on eBay. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/275184964081?

When some people see an obvious scam on ebay - like this one - they put in a ridiculously high bid to stop an unwary bidder from getting conned ...

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That eBay ad has all the hallmarks of a scam. No details, no detailed photos. Location of vehicle is sketchy at best. Photo looks familiar. Walk away...

Ohhh, this is .......

https://www.goodingco.com/lot/1959-porsche-718-rsk-1

Winston Teague wrote:Ohhh, this is .......

https://www.goodingco.com/lot/1959-porsche-718-rsk-1

Hmmm. I like it. I like it a lot!

Or for those with a lighter pocket

https://rmsothebys.com/en/auctions/am22 ... 71/1202278


Though I can’t find an engine Nr starting 6420*** in my Red Book, is my eyesight failing?

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That engine number equates to a 1972 914/6 2 litre (Type 901/36) 6 cylinder engine

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Thanks Andy, have been educated

Lightweight_911 wrote:

RobFrost wrote: Considering somebody just paid the same money for a complete basket case T, looks good value to me.

There's still nearly 5 days left before the auction ends - doubt that it will end as any form of bargain ...

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2hours to go and £45k

£47,350 + 15%
Did you buy it Rob?

technically 18% I think

I am a natural at man-maths. You're lucky I even mentioned the buyer fee. I certainly wouldn't have to my CFO

Tosh wrote:I am a natural at man-maths. You're lucky I even mentioned the buyer fee. I certainly wouldn't have to my CFO

I'm needing a better CFO management strategy. I used to have a well tried and tested process, that over a few weeks went along the lines of:
Week 1 - mention how nice car xyz is
Week 2 - be "caught" looking at pictures of car xyz and say yes it's nice isn't it?
Week 3 - be "caught" looking at adverts for car xyz and say oh, that's nice isn't it, and the residuals seem to be holding up really well.
Week 4 - be "caught" making a spreadsheet of all the instances of car xyz for sale noting mileage, age, options and price and when the CFO says you're buying another car aren't you? Say yes!

Then last summer I bought a caterham from CC, spontaneously bidding on my phone on hols, literally with a glass of red in one hand and my phone in the other. No preamble to the CFO at all. That didn't go well!

That's the problem these days. Auctions give you FOMO so your 4 week strategy is straight out the window

Tosh wrote:That's the problem these days. Auctions give you FOMO so your 4 week strategy is straight out the window

Exactly so!