I've enjoyed reading all the comments and think there is some merit and good points in each one. Also, thank you to Blucille for the kudos.
Obviously, there is no right or wrong answer and there is no single platform that is the right solution for every buyer. However, I can say that selling specialty cars like Stophos and most everyone else on this forum has become exponentially more difficult in the last 3+ years. I have witnessed this first hand. There are just too many pitfalls to navigate in today's market as well as huge risks (fraud, devaluation, etc) not to mention the exorbitant amount of time in selling a car that it makes less and less sense for a novice to go at it alone.
It doesn't mean that someone can't be successful selling on their own. It just means that the odds are getting slimmer. Also, it's no longer a matter of, "oh well, it didn't sell I'll just wait for the right buyer", but there is now the potential of hurting the value by permanently give a vehicle a scarlet letter unnecessarily.
I believe that each seller should do their own research on who will help them sell their car. They need to treat it as seriously as when they are buying a car. I am quick to tell a potential consignor if they aren't the right fit for AutoKennel just as much as if I think I can help them.
I certainly wish our industry was more transparent. Fortunately, as buyers and sellers continue to become more savvy, I think it will force transparency, which will be good for everyone who enjoys this hobby.
Cheers and happy holidays,
Paul Kramer
AutoKennel®
714-335-4911
paul@autokennel.com