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JMINMD923 01-06-2017 07:09 AM

2 days left Huge parts auction online
 
https://www.ebth.com/sales/20346-home-furnishings-housewares-decor-more/categories/3064-automotive-online-car-auctions

I have parted out 4 cars over the years but now moving to smaller house. All must go. No reserve prices.

Tops, doors, bumpers. glass, electrical, trunk lids, wheels, interior etc.
Thanks.

78F350 01-06-2017 11:47 AM

John, Looks like lots of good parts, good photos, and well organized. Nothing I need, but I like to have lots of spare parts.
Will you ship stuff and if so, what are your terms and limitations?
Thanks, and GLWS

Edit: Ok, figured out the shipping. It's all pretty simple, from an individual item display you can enter info for an estimate. EBTH handles the sale and shipping and the individual seller is pretty much out of the loop.

78F350 01-06-2017 11:51 AM

A couple random pics from the page:
http://986forum.com/forums/uploads02...1483735792.jpg

http://986forum.com/forums/uploads02...1483735839.jpg

...not that I want a lot of competition if I bid. :D

rusty69911 01-07-2017 11:07 PM

Ive bid on a bunch of stuff,
I live in Australia so not sure how they go with shipping it says its calculated after auction,
I accidentally bid on the 2 left mirrors and not the l + r haha oh well, appears you cant retract a bid...

BrokenLinkage 01-08-2017 10:06 AM

black carptet for boxster - shipping $37.35
grey carpet for boxster - shipping $439.72
something fishy here

78F350 01-08-2017 11:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BrokenLinkage (Post 522011)
black carptet for boxster - shipping $37.35
grey carpet for boxster - shipping $439.72
something fishy here

Yes, the shipping calculator is clearly the shortcoming of that web site. It looks like the shipping estimates changed on a few items when I came back to check on some bids. Without some sort of verification or guarantee on the shipping cost, there's no way to know what a bid will actually cost you.

78F350 01-08-2017 11:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BrokenLinkage (Post 522011)
black carptet for boxster - shipping $37.35
grey carpet for boxster - shipping $439.72
something fishy here

Figured it out. The shipping calculator is not 'smart'. Probably a simple algorithm based on the dimensions entered for the item. Lots of size errors if you look.
Here's the carpet. Grey carpets are much bigger than black. :confused:
http://986forum.com/forums/uploads02...1483906775.jpg

thstone 01-08-2017 01:09 PM

Nice selection and I love the easy to browse format! I went ahead and bid on a few items that I can use as track spares. Thanks.

rusty69911 01-08-2017 01:42 PM

he does offer pickup in the listing so organize your own freight I guess, yeah some of the prices to ship to my forwarder were crazy, lucky I got outbid haha

particlewave 01-08-2017 03:03 PM

There are some things that I'd buy, but it's too inconvenient and sketchy.
Sorry, but I've never heard of that site and am not going to go out of my way to join. eBay is tried and true. ;)

Lemming 01-08-2017 05:57 PM

All I can say is that I'm glad that I got the items for cheap, they added on a hefty packaging fee. I will never bid on items on that site again.

SoloPierre 01-08-2017 07:02 PM

Hey guys,

I bought the set of 4 black door panels. I only want the set that has no airbags. I plan to sell the other set that has the airbags. If you are interested, let me know.

Here is a link to the door panels.

https://www.ebth.com/items/4914623-four-black-interior-car-door-panels?utm_content=transactional&utm_campaign=webs ite&utm_source=sendgrid.com&utm_medium=email

Pierre

itsnotanova 01-09-2017 03:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lemming (Post 522053)
All I can say is that I'm glad that I got the items for cheap, they added on a hefty packaging fee. I will never bid on items on that site again.

If you don't mind me asking, what item and how much was the fee? There look to be some great deals on there. That's if the seller let them go at that price.

Lemming 01-09-2017 04:22 AM

One wheel and a power steering pump. Shipping estimate was around $27 before the bid and after, but they then added on $57 for handling!

JMINMD923 01-09-2017 07:06 AM

parts auction comments
 
I have forwarded all comments to the auction company. They do have some logistical issues it appears. All sales were no reserve as I said in my post. Large items were for pick up only as stated on the site.

If anyone has any serious issues please contact me directly johnm@pcapotomac.org and I will see what I can work out with the company.

John

SoloPierre 01-09-2017 07:27 AM

I also got screwed on handling. I purchased 2 items, and I thought I would save on shipping. The FAQ on their site mentioned they would combine items thus reduce the shipping cost. My items were about $145 without shipping and handling.I paid an additional ~$75 in shipping and handling. I placed a comment on the check out page stating that they should be transparent about the handling charge. I doubt I will use them again unless I get the items really cheap.

Lemming 01-09-2017 08:12 AM

John,

I am happy with my purchase prices, actually bid on a few other items that I let go when it went above my limit. No issue whatsoever there. Just wish I had known about the excessive handling charges from the sales site.

rusty69911 01-09-2017 12:54 PM

sounds like its lucky I got outbid on everything, didnt know about the added packing charge, no mention of that on the website, I assume the high cost of shipping on the quote included that.

JMINMD923 01-09-2017 01:29 PM

Parts auction shipping tip
 
If your shipping cost seems out of whack contact customer service and let them know. The company does not have much experience with car parts

John

jerry and sons 01-09-2017 02:13 PM

john,

I purchased a few things from the sale. I will be picking them up tomorrow. Is there any chance I can pick them up earlier than 2pm?


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