OPs with low posts selling cars

If it were me, I would pay to have it sent to the closest dealer/indi for inspection if I'm really interested in the car. Also much depends on the car itself. If I'm looking at a more inexpensive model, I might be okay with 'faith' in the seller. Higher priced models, I would definitely invest in due diligence.

There was a sale here not long ago where a member with multiple posts that sold another member a 'rental' Ferrari without disclosure. It had tons of problems...

 

exactly.

 

Don, I would seriously, literally buy your car in a minute if I had the money. I know that doesn't help you, but still...besides your car being great I find you to be quite likeable!

 

Thank you Dave! Much appreciated.

 

I also don't see the direct correlation of high post count=high integrity? I think that you have to due diligence when it comes to buying any car especially a ferrari. I would certainly advocate doing a PPI with a respected mechanic. Also I have been on Fchat for >10 years and have a low post count because I read alot and learn by searching so there is not much need for me to post, also I have just bought my Fcar so hopefully now I can contribute and give a better recommendation.

 

I'm like you, and I'll bet there are a lot more of us out here than you might think.

Geno

 

I am on another forum where in order to post an item for sale the member has to have been on for 30 days and must have 30 "productive" posts. Obviously it is no guarantee that the sale is genuine, but it does at least deter some trolls and casual scammers.

 

Actually integrity is measured exactly when the action is meant to be unseen. So it becomes an oxymoron when you suggested the integrity is measured by the seen contents. It's not the integrity. It's simply the public image. Sorry, gotta point this out. Didnt mean to be a ******.

 

Looks like the answer you want to hear is that "never buy from a low post post member and always buy from a high post count member."

 

That's true. But for many of us here a long time, you get a sense of who is fair and honest. That was my point.

 

I don't think the point is that high post count implies high integrity. However, a good number of posts over a long period of time provides an opportunity to gain insight into the seller's personality and character, as well as how they approach ownership. A reputation earned over time, even as a quasi-anonymous forum poster, is an asset that has at least some value (as illustrated by this thread) and takes time/energy to replace. Once established, the threat of losing it enforces a modicum of accountability.

For example, I'd strongly prefer buying from an enthusiast with a long posting history who enjoys discussing tech and care/maintenance of the car being listed than from an unknown seller with no easily accessible history. This particular situation would make me more likely to pay a premium price, too.

This works in reverse, also. I'd rather sell to an enthusiast with a long history here, even at a lower price, than a random stranger. If something were to go wrong it's more likely that the enthusiast would collaborate on a resolution with realistic expectations. This has value to me.

 

But this what you keep favouring

 

I have no problem with it (original question). Ferrari Chat took his money and that gives him a right to post an add. It's that simple IMO.

 

Hi Mike,

You can think of it both ways though. I know of a lot of honest and honorable folks that hate online chat forums. Having a minimum post requirement would cause missed opportunities from that cohort. As I said before, I've seen horror stories of folks that had great histories/high post counts sell pigs and vice versa. All things equal, sure I would be more comfortable with a person with a long history, but caveat emptor always my friend! (especially with Ferrari)

Cheers

 

I have purchased several cars from members on FCHAT .. i have had no issues however they had all been people that have been around awhile.. I would be more concerned about the Join date .. I see some that have only been a member for a couple of days .. I would have to look at them pretty hard... before buying but I have bought from exactly that before ...
I always look up past posts before getting too interested in a car...

 

Yes. About time you recognize.