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The dealership wouldn't have given him the same courtesy if he had accidentally bid 57k instead of 27k. They deserve to eat it.

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Originally Posted by jpsum

Online auction it's a legally binding contract, but there is a way around it for the dealer. Like if the car is no longer available for reasons beyond their control - i.e., car "stolen". If you know what I mean.

+1. I have sold things before and ended up breaking it while packaging it. Then I told ebay about the issue and they helped me close the auction even after the buyer paid.