Bought my van on Ebay `- broke every rule (1 Viewer)

[Barclaybasher]

After my last trip in the Eriba I decided I wanted something bigger.

I started looking at the smaller A class Hymers on Ebay etc - missed a 'bargain' - everything on it but needed chassis welding (£14k on a W plate) - sold within hours - before I could get to view. Another I didn't get to view, communication problem.

That Sunday I started to check 'Newly Listed' on Ebay and straight away saw an amazing Mobilvetta Euroyacht - problem - It was 200 miles away and I knew it would be sold by Monday.

The description read as 'honest' and genuine.

There was a 'Buy it Now' button........... after a couple of hours and seeing the number of 'Watchers' I hit the button, I phoned the seller straight away and paid £500 deposit by BACS

I checked HPI and asked the seller to send a photo of the V5

Over the next 2 days I sent a further £10k

Eventually on the Friday I went to see the van and meet the owner - great bloke and great van. I paid him the balance, took the new owners bit of the V5 and one set of keys.

We had built up a sense of trust by phone and text over the week and I was happy to leave him with a set of keys so that he could clear his stuff out of the van. I left without even starting the engine.

A week later we collected the van and drove the 200 miles home - smiling all the way

PS. The owner told me that after I hit the 'Buy it Now' button his phone went mad - 2 offers of deposits and 3 viewings booked for the next day - one at 9.30

 

[Wildbill]

Sound just like my way of buying a van bought several that way without any problems
bill

 

[Brisey]

Congratulations on your purchase, I hope your new van serves you well.
Safe journeys.
Brisey.

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[chaser]

After my last trip in the Eriba I decided I wanted something bigger.

I started looking at the smaller A class Hymers on Ebay etc - missed a 'bargain' - everything on it but needed chassis welding (£14k on a W plate) - sold within hours - before I could get to view. Another I didn't get to view, communication problem.

That Sunday I started to check 'Newly Listed' on Ebay and straight away saw an amazing Mobilvetta Euroyacht - problem - It was 200 miles away and I knew it would be sold by Monday.

The description read as 'honest' and genuine.

There was a 'Buy it Now' button........... after a couple of hours and seeing the number of 'Watchers' I hit the button, I phoned the seller straight away and paid £500 deposit by BACS

I checked HPI and asked the seller to send a photo of the V5

Over the next 2 days I sent a further £10k

Eventually on the Friday I went to see the van and meet the owner - great bloke and great van. I paid him the balance, took the new owners bit of the V5 and one set of keys.

We had built up a sense of trust by phone and text over the week and I was happy to leave him with a set of keys so that he could clear his stuff out of the van. I left without even starting the engine.

A week later we collected the van and drove the 200 miles home - smiling all the way

PS. The owner told me that after I hit the 'Buy it Now' button his phone went mad - 2 offers of deposits and 3 viewings booked for the next day - one at 9.30

That's how I have always done it, although I would have jibbed at sending 10 grand before seeing it.

 

[Two on Tour]

Just did a search on google to see what you have bought and it looks to be a spanking bit of kit.

I bet the bum hole was pulsating a bit as you hit the "Buy it Now' button"

eBay can be a both a nightmare and a godsend.

Hope it's all you wanted and more, enjoy.

 

[Anthea M]

Congratulations , sometimes you have to take risks in life!!!
Enjoy your new van!

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[haganap]

excellent BB ... Really nice van's too... I am sure you will be pleased with it. Some of the best decision's I have made have been when I have been experiencing highs from the black dog fight... Like you did here, sometimes you just get a feel for something and luckily it's paid off.
pictures please

 

[Barclaybasher]

excellent BB ... Really nice van's too... I am sure you will be pleased with it. Some of the best decision's I have made have been when I have been experiencing highs from the black dog fight... Like you did here, sometimes you just get a feel for something and luckily it's paid off.
pictures please

 

[Anthea M]

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A beauty ! And loads of space!!
Worth taking the risk for!! Enjoy!

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[Cal54]

That a beautiful looking van Vic, enjoy.

 

[Minxy]

Lovely MH ... I like the Ebay name of the seller!

 

[snailtrailer]

Just listen to you all - full of congratulations. What if it had gone belly up - would you be saying that would never happen to me etc. etc.

Anyway I am very pleased it has worked for you and wish you many happy times @Barclaybasher

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[irnbru]

I'm glad it's worked out for you well and it's a great looking van.

I couldn't have parted with 10k though before getting the van.

Good on you though!

 

[hilldweller]

Fortune favours the brave, eh.

What a steal. You won't be poking your head out of that talking to the plebs in an old FIAT. "By invitation only".

 

[angusboy]

Nice van

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[Barclaybasher]

Fortune favours the brave, eh.

What a steal. You won't be poking your head out of that talking to the plebs in an old FIAT. "By invitation only".

I'd still talk to you Brian..............

....someone has to

 

[JJ]

Sky Blue upholstery...

You can't go wrong.

Congratulations.


JJ

 

[tonyidle]

Lovely van . I've bought numerous vehicles just as you describe and, as you say, establishing some sort of phone & email relationship with the seller is essential.

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[jockaneezer]

Nice looking van with a registration from my area. Keep the Eriba, it looks like it will fit in that garage !

 

[Cat53]

Congratulation.....and wishing you so much joy!

 

[mikebeaches]

Looks a great van! Pleased your purchase has worked out and hope you have many happy adventures in it!

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[Lenny HB]

Nice van and a barging but oh boy that was a big risk you took.

 

[movan]

Wow, Vic... it's gorgeous ... well done you ... I LOVE the colour ... beautiful.

Are you selling your old one now and have you put it on Fun?

Can you put me on the list of Guided Tour please. It is so refreshing to get away from greys and beiges and my van horrible rust ...

 

[BusyBuilder]

That's a very nice van. But 200 miles ? really ? try living up here in the Highlands, we travelled to Warwick just to see a van, after talking to Bundesvan and getting extra photos off them.
Our first van was also over 200 miles away which I travelled down to twice before buying. When I bought my VW T5 it was from Heathrow, flew down drove back, only about 1100 miles.

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[Barclaybasher]

Wow, Vic... it's gorgeous ... well done you ... I LOVE the colour ... beautiful.
Are you selling your old one now and have you put it on Fun?
Can you put me on the list of Guided Tour please. It is so refreshing to get away from greys and beiges and my van horrible rust ...

Thanks Joy, hoping to travel more and get to a few meets........needed more space, just for me though

Bit of a change from the Eriba........ yes up for sale on here and Ebay

 

[Carol]

Vic what a nice looking van, you'll definitely wonder what to do with all that space after your lovely Eriba Car have you sold it yet, still have fond memories of ours. Brave move but I'm sure you knew what you were doing. Enjoy your new van.

 

[mike mcglynn]

Looks great well done

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[movan]

Thanks Joy, hoping to travel more and get to a few meets........needed more space, just for me though

Bit of a change from the Eriba........ yes up for sale on here and Ebay

Is that telling @hilldweller and me that we take up too much room? Huh. . Anyway, @Anthea M is going to make you some purple cushions for it.

 

[WillH]

Well done for holding your nerve, looks a great van. May you enjoy many miles in her.

 

[movan]

Vic, re the old van .. do you have to make the bed up at night or is it already there please. Roughly what mpg do you get from it?

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