Seriously?

[Laird Scooby]

Originally Posted by Moomoo

I’m finding it hard to believe that a potential buyer of a 240 would not be on this forum and aware of the opinions on here.
I’m not saying they don’t have the right to ignore everyone, of course they have, it’s just that they’ve been quiet.

Hey-ho!🤔

A valid point Andrew but there is a sector of society that as a generalisation could be termed technophobes and don't have computers, even if they did they wouldn't use the various car fora or any other type and mostly don't know how to turn a computer on.

That is in no way a reflection of their intellect, it's mainly because they don't want to. For those reasons, those people would never be on here at all and oddly, would unlikely to be on ebay either.

That said, they may have relatives/friends that do use ebay and have expressed a desire to own another (or maybe their first) 240 and said relly/fiend has found one and they've basically said "i don't want a cheap old banger, i want to spend some money and get a good one."

With that in mind, overpriced cars are going to be the order of the day and utimately will sell to someone like that. It's down to common sense, if you're considering a car and you know little or nothing about said car, find a forum and investigate the foibles of the potential purchase.

[Othen]

Originally Posted by Moomoo

I’m finding it hard to believe that a potential buyer of a 240 would not be on this forum and aware of the opinions on here.
I’m not saying they don’t have the right to ignore everyone, of course they have, it’s just that they’ve been quiet.

Hey-ho!🤔

I would tend to agree Andrew. For the previous (obviously shill bid) auction there were 17 bids from 9 different bidders, this time there are already 12 bids from 8 bidders, even if some of the bidders overlap, it is hard to believe quite a number of them wouldn't use this forum to do some research. In short: I agree with you Andrew.

You are right that we may be surrounded by potential buyers that have chosen to ignore the comment and keep quiet - in which case: caveat emptor.

Ho hum :-)

[Moomoo]

Originally Posted by Laird Scooby

A valid point Andrew but there is a sector of society that as a generalisation could be termed technophobes and don't have computers, even if they did they wouldn't use the various car fora or any other type and mostly don't know how to turn a computer on.

That is in no way a reflection of their intellect, it's mainly because they don't want to. For those reasons, those people would never be on here at all and oddly, would unlikely to be on ebay either.

That said, they may have relatives/friends that do use ebay and have expressed a desire to own another (or maybe their first) 240 and said relly/fiend has found one and they've basically said "i don't want a cheap old banger, i want to spend some money and get a good one."

With that in mind, overpriced cars are going to be the order of the day and utimately will sell to someone like that. It's down to common sense, if you're considering a car and you know little or nothing about said car, find a forum and investigate the foibles of the potential purchase.

Well to contradict myself, I fit partially into the bracket you described. Overpriced, is what others think, what I paid, is ok , ok because I’m happy with it! ( If you see what I’m getting at).

I’d rather pay more for what I want, rather than miss a good motor because all my peers think it’s too dear.

Life’s too short!

[Othen]

Originally Posted by Laird Scooby

A valid point Andrew but there is a sector of society that as a generalisation could be termed technophobes and don't have computers, even if they did they wouldn't use the various car fora or any other type and mostly don't know how to turn a computer on.

That is in no way a reflection of their intellect, it's mainly because they don't want to. For those reasons, those people would never be on here at all and oddly, would unlikely to be on ebay either.

That said, they may have relatives/friends that do use ebay and have expressed a desire to own another (or maybe their first) 240 and said relly/fiend has found one and they've basically said "i don't want a cheap old banger, i want to spend some money and get a good one."

With that in mind, overpriced cars are going to be the order of the day and utimately will sell to someone like that. It's down to common sense, if you're considering a car and you know little or nothing about said car, find a forum and investigate the foibles of the potential purchase.

I read what you say Dave - but have a look at my last post above: do we really believe there are 8 or 9 people that are looking for a 30 year old Volvo 240 with no MoT that aren't technology savvy enough to read this forum, but are competent enough to be looking at their eBay account late on a Sunday eve? If that isn't the case then do we believe those same 8 or 9 folk each have a very well meaning friend or relative that is scanning eBay late on a Sunday eve and just happen to chance upon a Volvo 240 with no MoT that they are willing to bid on?

I see your point Dave...

:-)

[Moomoo]

Originally Posted by Othen

I would tend to agree Andrew. For the previous (obviously shill bid) auction there were 17 bids from 9 different bidders, this time there are already 12 bids from 8 bidders, even if some of the bidders overlap, it is hard to believe quite a number of them wouldn't use this forum to do some research. In short: I agree with you Andrew.

You are right that we may be surrounded by potential buyers that have chosen to ignore the comment and keep quiet - in which case: caveat emptor.

Ho hum :-)

I’m flip-flopping like a Tory candidate.

I wish I could be less analytical!

I’d better have my estrogen levels checked!

[360beast]

If a younger person is bidding on it then they probably aren't on the forum and will be on Facebook groups where the younger generation are prepared to pay more for an old Volvo... Not £3100 for one with no MOT mind you.

[Othen]

Originally Posted by Laird Scooby

A valid point Andrew but there is a sector of society that as a generalisation could be termed technophobes and don't have computers, even if they did they wouldn't use the various car fora or any other type and mostly don't know how to turn a computer on.

That is in no way a reflection of their intellect, it's mainly because they don't want to. For those reasons, those people would never be on here at all and oddly, would unlikely to be on ebay either.

That said, they may have relatives/friends that do use ebay and have expressed a desire to own another (or maybe their first) 240 and said relly/fiend has found one and they've basically said "i don't want a cheap old banger, i want to spend some money and get a good one."

With that in mind, overpriced cars are going to be the order of the day and utimately will sell to someone like that. It's down to common sense, if you're considering a car and you know little or nothing about said car, find a forum and investigate the foibles of the potential purchase.

Originally Posted by 360beast

If a younger person is bidding on it then they probably aren't on the forum and will be on Facebook groups where the younger generation are prepared to pay more for an old Volvo... Not £3100 for one with no MOT mind you.

Good theories chaps - perhaps the 8 current bidders for a 30 year old Volvo with no MoT are a mixture of old folk unable to use this forum (but with eBay accounts), well meaning friends and family of those old folk all bidding to buy cousin Jethro a surprise motor car with no MoT, and finally youngsters on a Volvo Facebook page who then log in to their eBay accounts to use the wages from their apprenticeship or their student loan to buy an old Volvo without a MoT.

These are all good theories, but mine is the seller is using a few spare eBay accounts, and perhaps those of some family members and colleagues to place phantom bids and so drive up the price. I could be completely wrong of course.

:-)

[Moomoo]

Originally Posted by Othen

Good theories chaps - perhaps the 8 current bidders for a 30 year old Volvo with no MoT are a mixture of old folk unable to use this forum (but with eBay accounts), well meaning friends and family of those old folk all bidding to buy cousin Jethro a surprise motor car with no MoT, and finally youngsters on a Volvo Facebook page who then log in to their eBay accounts to use the wages from their apprenticeship or their student loan to buy an old Volvo without a MoT.

These are all good theories, but mine is the seller is using a few spare eBay accounts, and perhaps those of some family members and colleagues to place phantom bids and so drive up the price. I could be completely wrong of course.

:-)

There’s a Tory MP with less to do this week than she planned, it could be her!🤫

[Othen]

Originally Posted by Moomoo

There’s a Tory MP with less to do this week than she planned, it could be her!🤫

Let's not us stray into politics Andrew - otherwise someone might suggest it is one of the 196 opposition party MPs that have had nothing to do since 2010.

:-)

[Moomoo]

Originally Posted by Othen

Let's not us stray into politics Andrew - otherwise someone might suggest it is one of the 196 opposition party MPs that have had nothing to do since 2010.

:-)

The very thought of it, you’re right!🤫