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Anyone have any experience selling through carmax?

Out of curiosity, I looked up my car's value, and was surprised by the number I was given.

I kind of wonder if it's a bait-and-switch deal; if I went to the dealer, they'd find all manner of things their website didn't take into account, and the online 'offer' would come way down.

Take a look at Carvana, too. Sold one through them recently and got a few k more than what Carmax offered and they came and picked it up at my place.

06-29-2021 , 08:37 AM

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golddog

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Join Date: Feb 2013 Posts: 6,697

Thanks, Didace and JustSomeGuy. Starting to think about replacing the old beater, but I'm slow/fast when it comes to big decisions.

It takes me a while to decide to finally act, but when I do, it's usually a day turnaround.

06-29-2021 , 09:51 AM

#253

pokerjo21

grinder

Join Date: Apr 2018 Posts: 455

Quote:

Originally Posted by golddog

Used car prices are insane right now. I bought a car in September and then lost it in a fire a couple of months ago. The insurance valued it at 20% more than I bought it for. Of course, then I had to buy a replacement car

06-29-2021 , 10:23 AM

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Garick

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On a similar note, U-haul prices are also through the roof. Looking to rent a tow dolly to take my Miata with us on the move, and the price, which on previous moves has always been in the $100 range ($89-129, iirc) is $450.

Thinking of selling the camping vehicle (old Honda CRV) instead of taking it with us, if we can fit the handcarry items in our regular cars. Unfortunately, our daily drivers are a Mini and a Miata, so the chances of even the cats, some clothes, and the stuff (like the booze) that the movers don't pack fitting into those cars is very slim indeed.

06-29-2021 , 11:36 AM

#255

All-inMcLovin

Wholesome Mod

Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 49,557

It's the fleecing of America I tell ya!

06-29-2021 , 12:32 PM

#256

marknfw

Gaming Commissioner

Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 13,089

Nice to see you pokerjo! I thought about you the other day and was wondering how you are doing.

06-29-2021 , 12:33 PM

#257

lonely_but_rich

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Is demand for U-Haul that high? Because of rent coming due or people stuck at home together getting divorced?

06-29-2021 , 12:37 PM

#258

Garick

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Mostly people moving to where they want to live because they lost their old job and/or because 100% WFH.

Speaking of moving demand, LBR, come get my household goods and bring them down to Bama. I'll buy you a couple of rounds. The moving company can't find an owner/operator, which is how this usually works, so they're packing it up as freight.

06-29-2021 , 12:53 PM

#259

All-inMcLovin

Wholesome Mod

Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 49,557

Party in Alabama at Garick's place!?!?

I'll bring the Goldslick Vodka!

Spoiler:

06-29-2021 , 12:54 PM

#260

Garick

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Give me time to get the kegarator set up, and we're on.

06-29-2021 , 12:56 PM

#261

golddog

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I've got a kegerator I no longer use if you want to make a slight detour down I-70.

06-29-2021 , 12:56 PM

#262

All-inMcLovin

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06-29-2021 , 01:24 PM

#263

lonely_but_rich

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OMW!

06-29-2021 , 04:17 PM

#264

de captain

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I think U-haul pricing is largely based on what inventory they have where, and where they'd like to have inventory relocated to, as opposed to a sudden increase in demand.

If you haven't already, try all the different pick up and drop off locations (& combos) within a radius you'd be willing to drive to save $. The pricing varies a lot. Even a week variance of your dates can make the price 1/2 as well.

06-29-2021 , 04:42 PM

#265

Garick

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Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 26,516

Good call, and thanks. Saved half by switching to next city over.

06-29-2021 , 04:53 PM

#266

Garick

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Hell, by changing the date one day, I saved another $40. Down to $162 instead of $450 for returning it 7 miles away and picking it up a day early. Amazing.

06-29-2021 , 05:04 PM

#267

Villian1

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I just paid $29.99 + $14.00 (insurance) + $0.99/ mile for a 17 foot box truck. How did I do?

06-29-2021 , 07:47 PM

#268

pokerjo21

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Join Date: Apr 2018 Posts: 455

Quote:

Originally Posted by marknfw

Nice to see you pokerjo! I thought about you the other day and was wondering how you are doing.

Things have been good all things considered. The pandemic was hard on my mental health and so I took a big break from all things internet. And my stoner teenager managed to set fire to my house a couple of months ago, destroying my car and causing a lot of smoke damage. I'm currently fighting with the insurance company. Its probably going to take about 200k to fix once all is said and done

Other than that though, things have been great

06-29-2021 , 07:59 PM

#269

txdome

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Do deodorants/antiperspirants still advertise on TV like they did in the 90s? Seems like all I see is shaving stuff.

Spoiler:

edit: forgot about the dumbass Axe stuff.

06-29-2021 , 08:20 PM

#270

Tom Ames

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Quote:

Originally Posted by txdome

Do deodorants/antiperspirants still advertise on TV like they did in the 90s? Seems like all I see is shaving stuff.

Spoiler:

edit: forgot about the dumbass Axe stuff.

WOAT (may have been dead by the '90s--from memory):

Spoiler:

06-29-2021 , 10:25 PM

#271

de captain

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Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 5,514

Quote:

Originally Posted by Villian1

I just paid $29.99 + $14.00 (insurance) + $0.99/ mile for a 17 foot box truck. How did I do?

Was the abduction successful?

06-30-2021 , 01:29 PM

#272

lonely_but_rich

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Is Melissa Mccarthy a known hilarious person? I just found her SNL skits and she destroys.

06-30-2021 , 02:03 PM

#273

LKJ

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Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 95,986

She's very good. She was Oscar-nominated for what was pretty much a purely comedic role in Bridesmaids, and the Academy usually can't be bothered to recognize good comedy performances.

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