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Surrogate buying network

Discussion in '348/355' started by drbob101, Oct 2, 2014.

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  1. drbob101

    drbob101 F1 Rookie
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    Bob Ferraris
    I'll just throw this out for the group.

    In my TR6 club and forum we have a surrogate buyers list with people who are willing to look over cars for prospective buyers who can't get to the cars distance wise on their own. It is loosely structured and organized by regions with each volunteer stating what mileage limits they would be willing to travel to see a car.

    It is non binding of course and up to the individual parties if any remuneration should be considered. In the case of the TR6 organization the buyer has to join the club to use the service so it eliminates some riff raff at the outset.

    I recently did this for a guy in Texas who was buying a 512TR near me and I think it worked well for him and I enjoyed the experience and contacts I made at the facility he had work on the car.

    It could be set up in the sticky section and edited as need be. I would be willing to do it for cars in my general area.
     
  2. F1moving

    F1moving Formula Junior
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    I'm in for the Central Ohio and surrounding areas. As a matter of fact, I did this for a member in Georgia and he has since bought the car sight unseen and loves it. It was a 40k 355 FS here.
     
  3. BOKE

    BOKE Beaks' Gun Rabbi
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    I'll cover Southern Nevada. I've done it many times.
     
  4. 4respy

    4respy Formula Junior

    Aug 15, 2014
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    steve
    Im in Los Angeles if anybody needs my help..Im here!
     
  5. 4respy

    4respy Formula Junior

    Aug 15, 2014
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    Great post..We should all look to help each other out!
     
  6. Robb

    Robb Moderator
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    Feb 28, 2004
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    I shot photos and assisted a buyer looking at a "barn find 328 GTB" on one of my business trips.

    Always great to assist another f-chatter.

    Happy to do it again in AZ.

    Robb
     
  7. mseals

    mseals Two Time F1 World Champ
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    Let me know if anyone needs someone to look at a car in Kuwait.

    :D

    Mike
     
  8. 355dreamer

    355dreamer F1 World Champ
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    Apr 3, 2006
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    I can take the DC, MD and NOVA areas.

    Great idea Bob.
     
  9. vvassallo

    vvassallo F1 Veteran

    Aug 4, 2006
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    Vince V
    The Stooges are available in Socal. I'm am sure I can speak for them all. Moreover Ernie is in IN now.
     
  10. Oengus

    Oengus F1 World Champ
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    I can bounce between the Cleveland, Akron, Canton Ohio area as well as the SC area (Beaufort, Hilton Head etc)
     
  11. taz355

    taz355 F1 Veteran
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    Feb 18, 2008
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    Great idea my problem is no one has one up here.
     
  12. WATSON

    WATSON Two Time F1 World Champ
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    Sep 9, 2010
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    Gladly help in WI / Upper MI.

    My TR8 group has a similar network. I did a full review + 100 pictures for a guy looking at a car here in WI last year.
     
  13. bobzdar

    bobzdar F1 Veteran

    Sep 22, 2008
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    I can help in the central VA area
     
  14. Badabing!

    Badabing! Formula Junior

    Mar 30, 2014
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    The Porsche boys do this on the regular over on Rennlist. They call it a "Rennfax" ala carfax.

    We could call it a Ferrfax or maybe Chatfax.

    I'd do cars in the Northern And Central NJ area, NYC, Western LI, and Westchester County.

    Going through a bit of a rough time for the next few months but should be good after Jan.
     

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