Safest Way To Do A Out Of State Transaction

Sean Marconette · 09-16-2014, 01:52 PM

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Originally Posted by bert powell

Fly out, go to track and have them prove the performance. Pay, load up at end of run and take to your transporter.

Without seeing it run, what's to say it's not hurt, or all the good parts have not been swapped? It may have been a record holder yesterday, but I think we have heard a few questionable transactions that a solid car could no longer perform as advertised. You won't know without someone or yourself seeing it. Also hearing it start and idle and not going down a track means absolutely nothing. If someone wants to sale it they would also have no problems with these suggestions. Unless it's a roller.

For the sale or deposit. A written and signed contract by both parties. A statement with wording "Deposit refundable in full if vehicle does not meet purchasers expectations upon inspection prior to purchasing". Some language to show this is not a buying it sight unseen, as you most likely will have to put a deposit down to show buyer you are not just a tire kicker. This is similar to what I did when buying my trailer several states away.

Good luck it's too bad we can not trust anyone anymore.

Sean

jmcarter · 09-16-2014, 02:06 PM

If I couldn't personally take a trailer to go check it out in person I would seek out another trustworthy ClassRacer (we generally know who they are) near the vehicle and ask them (for agreed upon fee) to go assess the vehicle and advise. This is a great community of racers and frequently go out of their way to help.

Larry Hill · 09-16-2014, 02:30 PM

Buy it running at the track also check the weight!

greatinspirational · 09-16-2014, 09:30 PM

It is Bill Mcartys record holding DF/S Oldsmobile. The trans is currently broke and is reflected in the price. So going to a track is not an option for the current price and I'm on a shoe string budget. Guess there is no full proof way of a safe transaction without spending money to get up there

Ed Carpenter · 09-16-2014, 10:29 PM

I bought my car out of Maine. Had it shipped to Texas. 4 week nightmare deal. Go get it. My .02

Geerhead55 · 09-17-2014, 01:02 AM

Bought my Chevy II in '03,, off the internet, and I was very nervous about doing it.
Long story, short, we took a 4 door pickup, a 24 ft. enclosed trailer, 4 drivers, and cash (with plastic backup), and left Tacoma, Wa, on a Saturday morning and drove straight through in 39 hours to Whiteland, Indiana. Car was all it was represented to be and then some, so the deal was made, car was loaded up and we headed back home on Monday, got back here Wednesday. It was a quick, but fun road trip. 2 of the drivers had just graduated from HS, so they loved the adventure aspect of it all. Me,,, I bought all the fuel and food, but still have the car and am still racing it. Good luck which ever way you go.
Danny Durham

Don Kennedy · 09-17-2014, 02:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Geerhead55

Bought my Chevy II in '03,, off the internet, and I was very nervous about doing it.
Long story, short, we took a 4 door pickup, a 24 ft. enclosed trailer, 4 drivers, and cash (with plastic backup), and left Tacoma, Wa, on a Saturday morning and drove straight through in 39 hours to Whiteland, Indiana. Car was all it was represented to be and then some, so the deal was made, car was loaded up and we headed back home on Monday, got back here Wednesday. It was a quick, but fun road trip. 2 of the drivers had just graduated from HS, so they loved the adventure aspect of it all. Me,,, I bought all the fuel and food, but still have the car and am still racing it. Good luck which ever way you go.
Danny Durham

I had a similar adventure when I bought my Super Stocker from a Great racer Bob Michaels in 1980 I think LOL at me Two of my friends Fred Rector and Kelly lane went with me from Farmington , New Mexico in my ramp truck we left Farmington and never turned off the truck until we got to Kentucky where we met Bob . I got in the race car and made a run two thou under the national record , weighted the car went right to my truck loaded it and gave Bob the balance of the money . he was amazed I had him take his personal stuff out of the race car then then came straight home very little sleep but ever since then I have ran a Pontiac . I will never forgive Bob Michaels for making me run a Pontiac LOL at me thanks to Bob I still run a Pontiac

Bunkster · 09-17-2014, 10:06 AM

You ought to be quite cautious carrying around a boatload of cash to pay for these transactions.

There are more than a few examples of honest people getting into big trouble with aggressive LEOs, at all levels, abusing asset forfeiture statutes.

It starts with nothing more than a trumped up “unsafe lane change” stop, all due to your out of state plate. The next thing you know, you’re standing on the side of the road sans your cash. And you did absolutely nothing wrong.

This is not your father’s America.

09-16-2014, 02:06 PM	#2
jmcarter VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Richmond Hill GA (and Port Ludlow WA) Posts: 4,295 Likes: 2,382 Liked 3,174 Times in 971 Posts	Re: Safest Way To Do A Out Of State Transaction If I couldn't personally take a trailer to go check it out in person I would seek out another trustworthy ClassRacer (we generally know who they are) near the vehicle and ask them (for agreed upon fee) to go assess the vehicle and advise. This is a great community of racers and frequently go out of their way to help. __________________ Jim Carter 2340 Super Stock 2340 SST/2340 Stock Set another place at the table Last edited by jmcarter; 09-16-2014 at 02:08 PM.

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Larry Hill Live Reporter Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Hickory, Ky Posts: 10,635 Likes: 1,929 Liked 10,693 Times in 2,227 Posts	Re: Safest Way To Do A Out Of State Transaction Buy it running at the track also check the weight! __________________ IHM Used Parts https://ihmusedparts.com 888-821-1817

09-16-2014, 09:30 PM	#4
greatinspirational Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 74 Likes: 6 Liked 30 Times in 14 Posts	Re: Safest Way To Do A Out Of State Transaction It is Bill Mcartys record holding DF/S Oldsmobile. The trans is currently broke and is reflected in the price. So going to a track is not an option for the current price and I'm on a shoe string budget. Guess there is no full proof way of a safe transaction without spending money to get up there

09-16-2014, 10:29 PM	#5
Ed Carpenter Live Reporter Join Date: May 2006 Location: Dripping Springs, Tx Posts: 2,709 Likes: 186 Liked 520 Times in 132 Posts	Re: Safest Way To Do A Out Of State Transaction I bought my car out of Maine. Had it shipped to Texas. 4 week nightmare deal. Go get it. My .02 __________________ Ed Carpenter 2005 Chevy Cobalt A/SM Race Engine Development

09-17-2014, 01:02 AM	#6
Geerhead55 VIP Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Tacoma, Washington Posts: 1,632 Likes: 0 Liked 5 Times in 5 Posts	Re: Safest Way To Do A Out Of State Transaction Bought my Chevy II in '03,, off the internet, and I was very nervous about doing it. Long story, short, we took a 4 door pickup, a 24 ft. enclosed trailer, 4 drivers, and cash (with plastic backup), and left Tacoma, Wa, on a Saturday morning and drove straight through in 39 hours to Whiteland, Indiana. Car was all it was represented to be and then some, so the deal was made, car was loaded up and we headed back home on Monday, got back here Wednesday. It was a quick, but fun road trip. 2 of the drivers had just graduated from HS, so they loved the adventure aspect of it all. Me,,, I bought all the fuel and food, but still have the car and am still racing it. Good luck which ever way you go. Danny Durham

09-17-2014, 10:06 AM	#8
Bunkster Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 307 Likes: 0 Liked 43 Times in 10 Posts	Re: Safest Way To Do A Out Of State Transaction You ought to be quite cautious carrying around a boatload of cash to pay for these transactions. There are more than a few examples of honest people getting into big trouble with aggressive LEOs, at all levels, abusing asset forfeiture statutes. It starts with nothing more than a trumped up “unsafe lane change” stop, all due to your out of state plate. The next thing you know, you’re standing on the side of the road sans your cash. And you did absolutely nothing wrong. This is not your father’s America.