Experienced people on "selling my Carrera on consigment"

[bcgreen]

From the feedback I received here, Calif. vs Phoenix, I have decided I will be selling my 76 Carrera on consignment in Calif. and would like to know what questions are important to ask before going through the expense shipping from the PNW?

[salayc]

In my experience, they're all very similar although comission rates vary.
If you're open to it, Bring a Trailer will likely get you a better net.

[speedster911]

There are several respected folks to consign with in the PNW - why do you feel CA is the sweet spot?

They will all advertise your car on the same websites/ forums regardless of where they call home

[HarryD]

I would reach out to the Avant Garde Collection. https://www.a-gc.com/

[Solamar]

Originally Posted by HarryD

I would reach out to the Avant Garde Collection. https://www.a-gc.com/

2nd that. Take a peek at their auctions on BAT under 911r. They do a phenomenal job marketing and seem to pull top dollar.

I have no idea what commission they ask for though...

[josephvman]

The main elements of the consignment agreement are going to be:

1. How long? Can either party exit the agreement early, and if so at what cost?
2. Agreement on listing price.
3. Who is responsible for prior inspection costs, repairs, detailing prior to listing?
4. Fee? Is it a flat fee, a percentage of the sale price (less any other costs to be deducted) or a "net to owner"
5. Is the fee any different if the owner of the car brings the buyer to the table?
6. How long after sale will you get your funds?

Typically the owner of the car will provide a copy of the title, and exchange the executed title for certified funds once a sale is closed.

Where consignments typically go wrong are not being on the same page with regard to a realistic transaction price, and preparation of the car prior to sale. The issue with owners is that many don't see the value in putting money into a car they want to sell, and many are motivated to sell precisely because they know how much they need to put into their car if they want to keep it.

Nothing bugs me more than seeing auctions or listings of cars that have obvious and easily-corrected issues, which means cheap owners and sloppy sellers. If an owner is trying to sell a car with bald or 15 year old tires it makes you question absolutely everything about the car. A seller who's willing to list a car with issues like that isn't one that I'd be comfortable doing business with.

I personally would never get involved in selling a car that I wouldn't be completely comfortable buying with my own money.

[LUFTKUL]

I'd contact techweenie here on Pelican. He seems to be plugged in and will probably have it sold before you need to relocate it.

[skinnerd]

Originally Posted by Solamar

2nd that. Take a peek at their auctions on BAT under 911r. They do a phenomenal job marketing and seem to pull top dollar.

I have no idea what commission they ask for though...

In the 8-10% range.

[bcgreen]

Originally Posted by Solamar

2nd that. Take a peek at their auctions on BAT under 911r. They do a phenomenal job marketing and seem to pull top dollar.

I have no idea what commission they ask for though...

They don't like where I have valued the Carrera.

[bcgreen]

Originally Posted by LUFTKUL

I'd contact techweenie here on Pelican. He seems to be plugged in and will probably have it sold before you need to relocate it.

Thanks, will reach out to him

[bcgreen]

Originally Posted by speedster911

There are several respected folks to consign with in the PNW - why do you feel CA is the sweet spot?

They will all advertise your car on the same websites/ forums regardless of where they call home

Can send me who you feel can handle my Carrera, maybe a pm?
I was thinking Calif. is car capital for the US, with more people willing to drive to see the car vs the far north country.
My wife keeps bugging me to take the car to Scottsdale because we winter there.
Thank you for your help.

[bcgreen]

I want to thank everyone who is reaching out to help - such is the great Porsche community.

[bcgreen]

Here's an update. Techweenie and I could not agree on price. Avante said they would call back tomorrow - Wednesday (still waiting) - not a good sign. At least the SoCal guy would respond the same day.
Resent info to Avante.
Waiting to hear back from BAT.

[teeitup]

You might also try Autokennel in Costa Mesa.

[Macroni]

Originally Posted by teeitup

You might also try Autokennel in Costa Mesa.

+1000; Paul can Sell like crazy.....

[bcgreen]

Originally Posted by teeitup

You might also try Autokennel in Costa Mesa.

Looks good so far with AutoK, just want to make sure all necessary question are covered.
Closer to home would have been better as far as expenses are concerned.

[Reno775]

I’d be very interested to hear as much of this sales experience as you are willing to share. It would be great to hear how it all goes down as it’s happening.

[speedster911]

Originally Posted by bcgreen

Can send me who you feel can handle my Carrera, maybe a pm?
I was thinking Calif. is car capital for the US, with more people willing to drive to see the car vs the far north country.
My wife keeps bugging me to take the car to Scottsdale because we winter there.
Thank you for your help.

Sorry for he delayed response= sent you a PM

[juanbenae]

ol BC has a hard time figuring out what forum he should post in....

[911heaven]

Originally Posted by juanbenae

ol BC has a hard time figuring out what forum he should post in....

Toby, I don't get that one. Can you clarify?

bernie