Buying an out of state car..

[mbaran]

Has anyone ever bought a car out of state to be shipped by truck? What's the best way to handle the money part of it...?

-Matt

[ZOA NOM]

try escrow.com

you wire the money to escrow.com, and they hold it until delivery. then they wire it to the seller upon your release.

worked great for me

[KarlCarrera]

Although I Really wanted to trust the the gentleman I was buying the car from, I still opened a separate account at the C.U. for the Wire Transfer to be deposited into. Wire transfer was completed and following verification I transferred the money to my regular account., and closed the 'special' account. Done it twice, and so far it's worked with zero problems. Others on the board may have differing opinions

Karl
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[red-beard]

Originally Posted by KarlCarrera

Although I Really wanted to trust the the gentleman I was buying the car from, I still opened a separate account at the C.U. for the Wire Transfer to be deposited into. Wire transfer was completed and following verification I transferred the money to my regular account., and closed the 'special' account. Done it twice, and so far it's worked with zero problems. Others on the board may have differing opinions

Karl
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Our business has an account that is used only for incoming wire transfers. No money is kept in there, just in case....

[KarlCarrera]

Exactly. Very nice looking 914-6 by the way.

Karl
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[red-beard]

Originally Posted by KarlCarrera

Exactly. Very nice looking 914-6 by the way.

Karl
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It's also on ebay right now.

Quick, like a bunny, go there and bid on it! Reserve has been met. 24 hours left!

[KarlCarrera]

What's the best way to tell your wife that you need two Porsche's, and her car is now outside?

Really a Nice car, Congrats on the sale!!! and I'm bettin' it runs pretty well too. I just need a third (4,5,6,) stall and the Colorado Lottery to cooperate.

Karl
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