Overseas vehicle selling

[Windycity1]

Hey guys got a potential buyer for a vehicle from Australia. I know these long distance transactions take place but I'm still a bit uneasy. Any advice would be most appreciated. I plan to have the full purchase price cleared before the car is loaded for transport.

[Z06vet]

I am working with a buyer from Australia right now on my 67. I am treating just like any other sale. You can tell someone who is a serious buyer. Most would expect to do the transaction before the car leaves. My buyer is very knowledgable of what is required for him to be able to bring the car in the country. We have discussed all the details of the car, the trasport, the money transaction, and what is needed for him to be able to get the car into Australia. We have exchanged phone numbers and spoken 6 or 7 times. If anything seems questionable or you feel uncomfortable, ask for more info, or whatever clarification you need. If it feels wrong, don't do it.
Scott

[neki67]

I really don't see why you feel uneasy. The money has to be in your account first before you do any kind of shipping. The buyer takes more of a gamble than you do; (s)he has to send money w/o ever seeing the car in person and w/o knowing if the car is going to be shipped . . . .

[kiwigt]

I really don't see why you feel uneasy. The money has to be in your account first before you do any kind of shipping. The buyer takes more of a gamble than you do; (s)he has to send money w/o ever seeing the car in person and w/o knowing if the car is going to be shipped . . . .

I live overseas and agree with these comments. I have purchased two cars from the U.S, and as an overseas buyer you end up making a purchase commitment and depositing funds; fervently hoping your U.S vendor is honest and has correctly stated the car's condition.

Both of my transactions were with genuine guys and were trouble free, and both my vendors took the time to assure themselves I was genuine (as did I with them). I think if you have their email address and phone number, and skype with them, it will be relatively easy for you to spot a time waster or worse. On a side note, I think you tend to end up with a good sale price, as overseas purchasers are more interested in a trouble free deal than negotiating over the last dollar..

[Windycity1]

The buyer had someone inspect, take pictures, and test drive the vehicle. It is also agreed that the funds have to be deposited free and clear before the car can be shipped. So maybe I am worrying for nothing.

[LeighP]

It requires a few documentation issues to be sorted before you get clearance to import the vehicle.....if it hits the docks here without the approval, it can get very expensive to store a vehicle while the approval process slowly goes through.
I know numerous people who've bought cars from the US the way you're engaged in at the moment...usually, theres no issue.
Where are your buyers located? Maybe I know them, lol.....