Excel in next Matthewsons auction

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Excel in next Matthewsons auction

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Drove over there today but when I got there they said that veiwing was by appointment! :? I was intending to do a bit of a report on here for prospective buyers ...bidding is online/commission/telephone only...no live audience.

Anyhow, I could just about see the car through the wire gate around the back of the shop (it's stored outside by the looks of it) ...green metallic paint looks good at least.

Mind you, the fully restored MGB next to it looked better!
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Just bear in mind that within the £7000 - £9000 estimate, an additional 7.5% fees, plus admin, +VAT adds pain for both buyer and seller.

Reality Check :
(bored, so I fired-up the spreadsheet :roll: )
  • Buyer pays:.......................£7630 - £9810 plus travel/shipping.

    Seller receives: .................£6328 - £8148 minus travel/shipping

    Matthewson's earns: .....£1041.60 - £1329.60

    HMRC grabs:.................£260.40 - £332.40 (VAT)
And the car is bought as seen (limited scope for inspection!)! :(

I think I'd rather buy or sell my Lotus privately (or through this forum)! :shock:
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