Posted by Charlie (IP: 172.167.90.97) on June 25, 2000 at 19:12:06:
In Reply to: Tee-hee... posted by Paulie on June 24, 2000 at 15:59:53:
: Saw this and considering the trials I'm going through I had to share....
: From E-bay message board.
: A few tips when buying a Classic Car
: This is to help you understand what the Seller is trying to say in the listing description:
:
: "This is a Driver, not a Show Car!"
: actually means: It runs!
: "Needs a complete restoration!"
: actually means:Everything is shot!
: "Comes with a lot of extra parts!"
: actually means:I had these items left over after I put it together!
: "A non-refundable deposit required within 48 hours after close of auction!"
: actually means:After you see it, you won't
: want it!
: "I am selling this for a friend!"
: actually means:I cannot answer any of your questions!
: "Just needs the finishing touches to be perfect!"
: actually means:There are several parts missing that I could not find,
: anywhere!
: "All parts are included to complete the restoration!"
: actually means:There is a big box of stuff(?) that I think goes with
: the car!
: "Garaged for 10, or whatever, years!"
: actually means:Totally neglected for 10, or whatever, years!
: "This is a good restoration project!"
: actually means:This is a Money Pit!
: "Car has an older restoration!"
: actually means:The car looks like it was never restored!
: "Near Show Quality!"
: actually means:I did the cheapest restoration possible, and it shows!
: "I hate to part with this car!"
: actually means:This car has already cost me a fortune!
: (NO COMMENT!)
: "In the family since new!"
: actually means:All of the kids learned to drive with this car!
: "Believed to be the original mileage!"
: actually means:I have no idea how many miles are on this car!
: "Relisted with a lower reserve!"
: actually means:#@*&% EbayMotors!