Author Topic: Guy wins new EVO for 26K on Ebay - Mark Mitsubishi (seller) refuses to sell it!!!! (Read 2655 times)

JB73 · « **Reply #15 on:** October 31, 2003, 06:56:15 PM »

i hope to hell he sues their arse off.

that example is why i have never even registered for eSCAMbay and prolly wont in the future.

nothing i have ever seen on that site is sold for less than an "outlet" type legit business i can find on the web.... AND get a recipt and such.

oh well another lame thought by yours truly

rpm · « **Reply #16 on:** November 01, 2003, 01:15:22 AM »

Funny, everyone saying "Sue the Bastids", but when you bring up lawyers or tort reform people scream "Lawyers suck!". Personally, I hope the kid winds up owning the place when it's done. But that's my opinion, I could be wrong.

texace · « **Reply #17 on:** November 01, 2003, 03:09:25 AM »

The one thing I did notice was that there was never a disclaimer saying if a buyer bought the car at the dealer rather than on eBay, the auction would have been voided. I'd think that if they knew the car was cheaper than retail (80,000 right?) they'd add that little line in there.

But since they didn't, they're the ones at fault for not ponying up the car once the auction was complete. Bait and switch? You bet'cha, but would the case stand up in court?

majic · « **Reply #18 on:** November 01, 2003, 09:36:42 AM »

It can't be bait and switch if there's no switch. Just a thought.

Mini D · « **Reply #19 on:** November 01, 2003, 10:08:39 AM »

They offered a car at one price... even though it was already sold, then said it was gone but they'd sell him a car at a higher price. That is pretty much a classic example of bait and switch.

MiniD

majic · « **Reply #20 on:** November 01, 2003, 10:31:24 AM »

Sorry, didn't catch the offer of a car at a a higher price. If so, I'm wrong.

Mini D · « **Reply #21 on:** November 01, 2003, 10:45:25 AM »

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I have to appologize that evo was bid by an auto broker for 32987.00. I do have other evos in stock. Again I appoligize

Sox62 · « **Reply #22 on:** November 01, 2003, 10:46:15 AM »

Another thought-they claim the car was sold,but it actually wasn't.People on the forum ran the VIN through carfax,and it hasn't sold yet.

What a scumbag.

BlckMgk · « **Reply #23 on:** November 01, 2003, 11:17:11 PM »

Can't this be considered a "Bait and Switch" ?

wklink · « **Reply #24 on:** November 01, 2003, 11:57:30 PM »

Doesn't sound like a Bait and Switch but the dealer could be in for a world of trouble I think-if the guy wanted to push the issue. I have sold two cars on E-bay and bought two more so I am somewhat familiar with E-bay and E-bay motors.

Obviously the dealer screwed up and didn't put a reserve price on the car. I am guessing that once he realized that the car would go for a lot less than what it was worth he tried weasling out of it. However, like others have said, his 'bail out clause' stated he could cancell for negative feedback, if it sells early or anytime before the end of sale. This technically is a legal binding contract and if the guy wanted to sue over it I am willing to bet he could get the car for the price, plus some money for his hassle.

I don't know if I would get into a whizzing contest for the car but I suppose others might. I myself, when I post a car for sale specifically make sure that the car is listed with a reserve price and specify what I will and will not do.

Dinger · « **Reply #25 on:** November 04, 2003, 10:46:03 AM »

on page 110 he got his car.

FUNKED1 · « **Reply #26 on:** November 04, 2003, 11:03:41 AM »

Awesome.

BEHOLD TEH POWER OF TEH INTARDNET!

Mini D · « **Reply #27 on:** November 04, 2003, 11:41:57 AM »

Behold the power of the net.

MiniD

LePaul · « **Reply #28 on:** November 04, 2003, 12:56:37 PM »

Yay! Hope that thing isnt a lemon!

Mini D · « **Reply #29 on:** November 04, 2003, 01:07:45 PM »

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Originally posted by FUNKED1
Awesome.

BEHOLD TEH POWER OF TEH INTARDNET!

LOL! I began posting my message but had to head to a meeting. I finished it and pushed send. Just saw this response.

I wonder how many responses the company got (phone and e-mail) and just what Mitsubishi might have said to them. I also wonder if they'll ever put a car on e-bay again.

MiniD