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Should You Consign Your Vehicle?

Absolutely! If you have had previous experience selling a vehicle yourself, you are probably aware of the struggles it involves. Throughout this blog, we will demonstrate the benefits of consigning your vehicle rather than selling it privately. Let’s take a look at why choosing to consign your vehicle with a repeatable consignment program may be the best option for you!

 

Negatives of Personal Selling:

Even I like to believe that I am the world’s best salesperson when it comes time to sell one of my vehicles, but the truth is far from that. I can spend hours capturing quality pictures, uploading them to social and classified websites, and writing a description. Before the car even has a single lead, my entire Saturday is gone as are a few hundred bucks that I spent to get my vehicle on paid listing sites. When I get an interested buyer, I am rarely able to take a phone call as I am at work or tied up with another task and often, people are just going to waste your time. We know how valuable your time is and that is why we want to take a dive into the benefits of consigning your vehicle.

 

Consignment Programs:

When you consign your vehicle, you are allowing a third party such as the team here at GR Auto Gallery to sell the vehicle on your behalf. We handle the transaction from start to finish. This includes but is not limited to taking professional photos of the vehicle, listing it on many sites, scheduling viewings with potential buyers, negotiating with buyers, and arranging shipping following the sale of your vehicle. In summary, you pay us to sell your car for you saving your precious time and money compared to other alternatives.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Benefits of Consignment at GR Auto Gallery:

1. Ease of Use:

When looking for a consignor, look for one that requires minimal input from you while maximizing the output on their end. At GR Auto Gallery, we have made our process quick and easy. Simply drop off your car or arrange shipping, set your price, pay a $295 consignment fee, and wait for a phone call notifying you that your vehicle has sold. We will handle everything once it enters our climate-controlled facility ensuring that your vehicle has a professional an accurate representation. Consigning your vehicle will make it stand out from the rest! We will take professional pictures, list on nationwide sites, and provide a professional description all at no additional cost. If desired, our consignors do have the option to pay an additional detail fee if deemed necessary.

 

2. Global Reach:

A good consignor will have processes in place to get your vehicle in front of as many people as possible. Long gone are the days of posting a local ad or hoping someone regional finds your car on Craigslist. Buyers are now willing to scour the country and even world to find their perfect example. At GR Auto Gallery, we’ve sold a vehicle to six continents so far and if we can find a buyer in Antarctica, we will send one there as well! Whether your vehicle is a Model T, Ferrari, or Classic American Muscle, we will list your vehicle on classified websites that have an international reach. We sell a lot of our vehicles out of state and have plenty of experience working with reputable shippers. If you’re looking at consigning your vehicle, make sure the program you’re interested in can get your vehicle maximum exposure.

Here at GR Auto Gallery, we list our inventory on over fifty sites! Rather than paying up to $4,450 in listing fees, we will ensure your vehicle ends up on all the sites included in the $295 consignment fee.

 

3. Financing:

Let’s be honest, there are a lot of cars I personally wish I could own but the reality is I do not have enough cash on hand to buy it at this moment. I am not alone in this with many car buyers across the nation opting to finance their new or used vehicle. Fortunately for you, the consignor, there are many lenders that finance classic and exotic vehicles for enthusiasts like you and me.

Here at GR Auto Gallery, we work with some of the best lenders in the classic car industry ensuring that our clients get to drive the vehicle of their dreams! In addition to coordinating financing for our customers, we can take in trades to our dealership using our resources. For example, if a potential client is interested in purchasing one of our vehicles that is listed on consignment, we will handle the trade regardless of the vehicle they are interested in. This is yet another way that we will go to bat for our consignors and get them top dollar! At GR Auto Gallery we also offer the first and only buyback program in the classic car industry. This provides peace of mind to our customers as they can return their vehicle for an agreed upon buy back price on any year, make, and model no questions asked.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

If you have any questions regarding our consignment process, check out our consignment page that includes additional information as well as frequently asked questions! If you still have questions, don’t hesitate to reach out and give us a call at (616-855-6600).

 

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