ClassicCars.com has a problem with honesty
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Re: ClassicCars.com has a problem with honesty
The title of the listing is certainly dishonest, but once you read the rest it is surprisingly straightforward, not hiding the fact that it is on a 1966 VW pan.
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Re: ClassicCars.com has a problem with honesty
The price is an instant giveaway. No need to look further to know it was a replica. Now if he had been asking in excess of $200K then it would be a dishonest sale.
If I had known I would live this long I would have pushed the envelope a little harder.
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Re: ClassicCars.com has a problem with honesty
Yes, reading the fine print and inferring from the price certainly makes it clear that the listing is a lie, which leaves the listing as a lie.
Added by edit, the first line in the description:
"For sale is a 1956 Porsche 356 Vintage Speedster with 7k miles!"
Yep, no snake oil there...
Added by edit, the first line in the description:
"For sale is a 1956 Porsche 356 Vintage Speedster with 7k miles!"
Yep, no snake oil there...
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Re: ClassicCars.com has a problem with honesty
It also lists the make as Porsche. I agree with Ron. You shouldn't have to read the fine print to get to the truth.
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Re: ClassicCars.com has a problem with honesty
How can a 1956 car get "built" in 2011?
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Re: ClassicCars.com has a problem with honesty
The ad is no different to most of the speedster listings on eBay, out of 11 listings only 3 state replica in the listing title.
All of the cars are listed in the Porsche 356 section.
Rob
All of the cars are listed in the Porsche 356 section.
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Re: ClassicCars.com has a problem with honesty
I agree with Rob
Don't think it has anything to do with deception. It should obviously be listed as a 'Replica 356' Ron.
They are not trying to hide the fact it is not a real Porsche. Lots of Replicas are badged as a Porsche. Porsche are aware of these tribute cars and don't seem to mind! Imitation is the highest form of flattery!
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Don't think it has anything to do with deception. It should obviously be listed as a 'Replica 356' Ron.
They are not trying to hide the fact it is not a real Porsche. Lots of Replicas are badged as a Porsche. Porsche are aware of these tribute cars and don't seem to mind! Imitation is the highest form of flattery!
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I've reported to eBay a couple of VW pans with plastic bodies that look like Porsches, and are described as Porsches, to no effect whatsoever. If you want to buy a replica, fine - that's your choice. But I can't help but wonder if there are buyers out there who really think they got a helluva deal on a Porsche and find out later it's not really a Porsche! Have there been any lawsuits? Just curious, and yes, they should be clearly described as a "Replica".
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Re: ClassicCars.com has a problem with honesty
As noted by others, this is pretty much standard operating procedure for selling a replica Speedster. Over the years, I would say over half the ads I've seen for these plastic fantastics have not mentioned "replica" or similar words in the title. Personally, I don't get too worked up over it anymore. I have to believe that no buyers have ever really believed they were getting a Porsche, so no harm, no foul.
Look at it this way: maybe that Porsche itch just isn't going to be scratched with a replica. These are only a gateway drug to the true craziness.
Look at it this way: maybe that Porsche itch just isn't going to be scratched with a replica. These are only a gateway drug to the true craziness.