As some of you may know, my car is advertised for sale. I am sick to death of timewasters and people with no money. So heres the deal - i'm looking for some general feedback on an idea i've had. A mate of mine is going to build a website, where you can buy a ticket to win the car. Tickets will be £80, with 450 available. Anybody think this would work or would anyone think about buying a ticket? As its going to cost a lot to get the website done, im just trying to guage interest.

Thanks for any feedback.

Murdo

 

novel idea - might work as well

 

For a 1 in 450 chace of winning a 22B id be willing to risk it.

 

I may well have a punt at it as well.

 

I've seen similar ideas used successfully before so why not.

Take some legal advice though you don't want someone taking you to court saying it was fixed.

 

blindin' idea i'd have a flutter, but as said already, get the legal side of it 100% sorted to avoid any grief.

how much is the car worth anyway? if all your tickets sell, 36k for the car and building a site should make a fair profit

let us know if you go ahead with it coz i'll have a ticket.

saying that, would you limit it to one ticket per person or as many as each individual wants?

 

Murdo - good idea - but you would need to market your idea as well - I don't think you'd get near 400 buyers on SN and other sites - have to look at some Jap car mags as well.

 

Never seen this done privately before, or with a used car. For the hassle involved - the legal/tax/accounting implications could be pretty horrendous - I'd be inclined to keep advertising your car through conventional channels and just be patient.

Personally I do wonder whether the 22B really still has the appeal it had a year or two ago - it's a pretty old car by now ('98, right?) and there are much more powerful and capable cars out there these days. (Type 25, anyone?)

Of course it's still a great looker, but even as a long-term enthusiast I've just spent my £27k on a Japanese-spec STI, and not a s/h 22B. It may not look as good in photos but I do believe it's the better car.

 

Id be in for a ticket or two

 

500 tickets @ £54 is a better idea, afterall £27k is your asking price isn't it?
and yes I'd be willing to buy one provided it was deemed legal.