[JCoop]

The only car (black 460 SPF) I bought on eBay turned out to be a dud. I bought it, had a friend go and pick it up from NH, and saw horrors when I got it. Thankfully, the seller was a dealer who had taken it on consignment and agreed to take it back. It cost me 16 hours of driving and a U-haul trailer+gas.

My current Cobra I saw on eBay, went to see and drive the car, and executed the transaction off line. It was 15 miles from me.

2 other cars I bought sight unseen; but from reputable people active on a car forum, and always with something or other not as advertised but small enough so it could be overlooked.

2 others I also saw online, but flew to inspect and drive the cars. A classic Mini with 40km on the odo in South Carolina, bought it and shipped it enclosed for $1100 door to door. I left a deposit, the balance a cashier's check I sent fedex to the trucker (Passport), who gave it to the seller when he picked it up and held the title for me.

The other, my CAV GT40, I saw on line and I flew to Phoenix, AZ to inspect and drive. Liked it, gave the seller a bank check I had pre-drawn before going, took the car and parked it at a friend's garage for later pick up, left the seller with the title until my check cleared. Had it shipped enclosed for $1300 AZ to NY door to door.

I hope this helps a bit but I would never buy a car without seeing or driving it, especially eBay cars. Good luck!