Won ebay auction at 55.1K for GT-R, Honda of San Marcos refusing to honor

xoulu · 08-08-2011, 04:43 PM

I won eBay auction item number 220823902975. I spent hours to watch this auction and won it at $55,100 sunday afternoon. As soon as I won I sent a email asking how would I make the deposit for the car. Monday Morning I called since I did not get a response. I talked with a Chelsea who took my call at 10am today (8/8/2011) I ask to speak with their internet sales person which is Randy. She tried to get me to Randy and finally said that he is there but refusing to take my call. I left a message with her to let him know that I am the winner of the auction and want to make the deposit and arrange pickup date. A hour later another guy called me said they are not going to sell me the car as Randy made a mistake and is out of town when earlier I was advised he was refusing my call and he is there. I advised I was unhappy that they are not going to honor the price and asked to speak to someone higher. He directed me to Ian at 512-392-1313. I called Ian and he said that they are not going to sell me the car for the price I won it at and if I want the car I will have to pay the price their asking of $59k.

I feel as what this dealership is a violation of Consumer Protection laws.

So far I have reported this to BBB, Federal Trade Commission, Texas department of motors, Texas's attorney's office.

the price their asking of $59k.

I feel as what this dealership is a violation of Consumer Protection laws.

So far I have reported this to BBB, Federal Trade Commission, Texas department of motors, Texas's attorney's office.

STORY UP ON JALOPNIK!
http://jalopnik.com/5829166/

STORY UP ON MOTORAUTHORITY!
http://www.motorauthority.com/news/1...ay-motors-sale

AUTOBLOG
http://www.autoblog.com/2011/08/09/a...y-motors-sale/

MOTORTREND
http://wot.motortrend.com/gt-r-for-5...on-105645.html

xoulu · 08-08-2011, 04:53 PM

I forgot to mention I called eBay and they said that the dealer has violated their rules. One they did not list the car with a reserve nor did they say that they have the right to sell the car to anyone or cancel any bid. So I filed a eBay claim as well.

Kroy · 08-08-2011, 04:55 PM

cool story bro?

xoulu · 08-08-2011, 04:56 PM

just seeking information as I remember in 2008 something like this happen to a memeber here

just seeking info

timmahh · 08-08-2011, 04:56 PM

[redacted; response will come when outcome hath been determined!]

xoulu · 08-08-2011, 05:01 PM

just posting it on major forums i go to =)

Forcefed3 · 08-08-2011, 05:02 PM

tl;dr

Blake · 08-08-2011, 05:06 PM

i don't know why they're balking as that's not far off what a gtr with those miles and 09 should be.

xoulu · 08-08-2011, 05:08 PM

well i feel as if they felt that the auction's final price did not get near where they wanted so they are refusing to honor the price

iBoost · 08-08-2011, 05:11 PM

good luck getting that car you won. i hate these stories.

Blake · 08-08-2011, 05:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xoulu

well i feel as if they felt that the auction's final price did not get near where they wanted so they are refusing to honor the price

well the auction is a legally binding contract. many other cases like this have popped up on the internet over the years. with a little patience, diligence, media exposure, and an attorney, you'll eventually get your car, but i wouldn't classify that as a 'deal of the century' like some of the other ebay flub cars i've seen. i own a gtr btw, so i know what their values are.

xoulu · 08-08-2011, 05:13 PM

ebay link

MadDog · 08-08-2011, 05:13 PM

You have 7 days to make full payment for the car. Make sure you do so, or they can cancel the sale.

xoulu · 08-08-2011, 05:15 PM

i cant even make the deposit because they refuse to take my deposit but im contacting news cast in Texas now

Blake · 08-08-2011, 05:17 PM

here's the huge thread about the challenger won on ebay for much less than MSRP: http://www.challengertalk.com/forums...s-29-1k-34598/

Blake · 08-08-2011, 05:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xoulu

i cant even make the deposit because they refuse to take my deposit but im contacting news cast in Texas now

fedex overnight it with a direct signature release.

xoulu · 08-08-2011, 05:19 PM

great idea I will do that

MadDog · 08-08-2011, 05:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xoulu

i cant even make the deposit because they refuse to take my deposit but im contacting news cast in Texas now

Unfortunately, that may be your best bet to get the car - getting a lot of negative publicity for the dealer. eBay won't do shit for you.

xoulu · 08-08-2011, 05:22 PM

yeah i just contacted two major news in Texas and autoblog hopefully they can help out

MadDog · 08-08-2011, 05:23 PM

This is on the eBay page for the car:

The winning bidder MUST make $500 eBay deposit within 24 hours or risk a no-sale default. Deposits are NON-REFUNDABLE unless vehicle has been misrepresented. The winning bid does NOT include tax title license... When the deposit has been submitted, "Buyer" MUST fax a copy of their valid, state-issued driver's license. The remaining balance must be paid within 3 Days. If payment is made by cashier's or personal check, we will hold all titles for 10 days or until funds have cleared.

xoulu · 08-08-2011, 05:24 PM

here is what they just posted on their site

Blake · 08-08-2011, 05:27 PM

well you're already fucked if you haven't made a deposit yet

08-08-2011, 04:43 PM	#1
xoulu Private 19 Rep 67 Posts Drives: Acura TL 2004 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Anchorage Alaska iTrader: (0)	Won ebay auction at 55.1K for GT-R, Honda of San Marcos refusing to honor I won eBay auction item number 220823902975. I spent hours to watch this auction and won it at $55,100 sunday afternoon. As soon as I won I sent a email asking how would I make the deposit for the car. Monday Morning I called since I did not get a response. I talked with a Chelsea who took my call at 10am today (8/8/2011) I ask to speak with their internet sales person which is Randy. She tried to get me to Randy and finally said that he is there but refusing to take my call. I left a message with her to let him know that I am the winner of the auction and want to make the deposit and arrange pickup date. A hour later another guy called me said they are not going to sell me the car as Randy made a mistake and is out of town when earlier I was advised he was refusing my call and he is there. I advised I was unhappy that they are not going to honor the price and asked to speak to someone higher. He directed me to Ian at 512-392-1313. I called Ian and he said that they are not going to sell me the car for the price I won it at and if I want the car I will have to pay the price their asking of $59k. I feel as what this dealership is a violation of Consumer Protection laws. So far I have reported this to BBB, Federal Trade Commission, Texas department of motors, Texas's attorney's office. the price their asking of $59k. I feel as what this dealership is a violation of Consumer Protection laws. So far I have reported this to BBB, Federal Trade Commission, Texas department of motors, Texas's attorney's office. STORY UP ON JALOPNIK! http://jalopnik.com/5829166/ STORY UP ON MOTORAUTHORITY! http://www.motorauthority.com/news/1...ay-motors-sale AUTOBLOG http://www.autoblog.com/2011/08/09/a...y-motors-sale/ MOTORTREND http://wot.motortrend.com/gt-r-for-5...on-105645.html Last edited by xoulu; 08-09-2011 at 05:13 PM..
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xoulu Private 19 Rep 67 Posts Drives: Acura TL 2004 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Anchorage Alaska iTrader: (0)	I forgot to mention I called eBay and they said that the dealer has violated their rules. One they did not list the car with a reserve nor did they say that they have the right to sell the car to anyone or cancel any bid. So I filed a eBay claim as well.
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08-08-2011, 04:56 PM	#4
xoulu Private 19 Rep 67 Posts Drives: Acura TL 2004 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Anchorage Alaska iTrader: (0)	just seeking information as I remember in 2008 something like this happen to a memeber here just seeking info
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Blake Banned 795 Rep 4,647 Posts Drives: Chevy Aveo Join Date: May 2008 Location: Parent's Basement iTrader: (7)	i don't know why they're balking as that's not far off what a gtr with those miles and 09 should be.
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08-08-2011, 05:08 PM	#9
xoulu Private 19 Rep 67 Posts Drives: Acura TL 2004 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Anchorage Alaska iTrader: (0)	well i feel as if they felt that the auction's final price did not get near where they wanted so they are refusing to honor the price
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iBoost Retired e90post Member 135 Rep 3,038 Posts Drives: real slow Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Las Vegas iTrader: (13)	good luck getting that car you won. i hate these stories.
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xoulu Private 19 Rep 67 Posts Drives: Acura TL 2004 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Anchorage Alaska iTrader: (0)	ebay link
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MadDog Careful, I Bite..... 157 Rep 504 Posts Drives: 2006 325i Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: S.F. Bay Area iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 325i [7.50]	You have 7 days to make full payment for the car. Make sure you do so, or they can cancel the sale.
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xoulu Private 19 Rep 67 Posts Drives: Acura TL 2004 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Anchorage Alaska iTrader: (0)	i cant even make the deposit because they refuse to take my deposit but im contacting news cast in Texas now
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08-08-2011, 05:17 PM	#15
Blake Banned 795 Rep 4,647 Posts Drives: Chevy Aveo Join Date: May 2008 Location: Parent's Basement iTrader: (7)	here's the huge thread about the challenger won on ebay for much less than MSRP: http://www.challengertalk.com/forums...s-29-1k-34598/
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xoulu Private 19 Rep 67 Posts Drives: Acura TL 2004 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Anchorage Alaska iTrader: (0)	great idea I will do that
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08-08-2011, 05:22 PM	#19
xoulu Private 19 Rep 67 Posts Drives: Acura TL 2004 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Anchorage Alaska iTrader: (0)	yeah i just contacted two major news in Texas and autoblog hopefully they can help out
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MadDog Careful, I Bite..... 157 Rep 504 Posts Drives: 2006 325i Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: S.F. Bay Area iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 325i [7.50]	This is on the eBay page for the car: The winning bidder MUST make $500 eBay deposit within 24 hours or risk a no-sale default. Deposits are NON-REFUNDABLE unless vehicle has been misrepresented. The winning bid does NOT include tax title license... When the deposit has been submitted, "Buyer" MUST fax a copy of their valid, state-issued driver's license. The remaining balance must be paid within 3 Days. If payment is made by cashier's or personal check, we will hold all titles for 10 days or until funds have cleared.
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08-08-2011, 05:24 PM	#21
xoulu Private 19 Rep 67 Posts Drives: Acura TL 2004 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Anchorage Alaska iTrader: (0)	here is what they just posted on their site
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08-08-2011, 05:27 PM	#22
Blake Banned 795 Rep 4,647 Posts Drives: Chevy Aveo Join Date: May 2008 Location: Parent's Basement iTrader: (7)	well you're already fucked if you haven't made a deposit yet
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