Where'd you get that truck?

Have you ever been driving down the street and see something that makes you do a double take or drive around the block one more time to validate what you thought you saw? Such was the case when I saw a certain diesel Ford truck. I just had to ask, "Where'd you get that truck?" (and for those that know me, I can talk to the wall if I think there's a chance of it talking back).

I was (pleasantly) surprised when when the driver of the pickup responded with 'eBay.' Now, most of us know that eBay Motors is a great place to buy a vehicle. But this was a really nice (read: expensive) truck, and buying a vehicle is a major purchase. I wondered what he thought about buying it from someone he didn't know, so I had to follow up with "why did you choose eBay and not go to one of the local dealerships?"

(By the way, If you've never used eBay Motors, it's the place to find the exact vehicle you want -- easily. Whether you know the exact make, model, and year of your dream collectible car, or you’re just starting out and still haven’t decided between a car and a truck, we have the tools and features to help you find the right vehicle.)

That's how I met Wyatt Bodray (wbodray on eBay) and learned about his Ford Diesel pickup. He even agreed to let me film his answers to my questions, although I've transcribed much of them below.

Me: What made you chose eBay over local dealers when looking for a vehicle?
wbodray: Price, selection-what they had to offer, you can search from your home…you can find what you want, you just have search for it.
Me: How do prices compare shopping on eBay to say, shopping locally?
wbodray: They're great! There are so many sellers/businesses out there willing to give you a good deal.
Me: How does one get their vehicle, I mean, due to the size, you can't ship it FedEx, UPS, or USPS
wbodray: Right. I actually flew to Weslaco,Texas. The seller met me at the airport, we went back to the dealership where I paid for the truck, signed the papers, and drove home.
Me: If someone were looking to buy a vehicle on eBay, do have any tips for the buyer to make that process a little easier?
wbodray: I think good communication is key! You have to talk to the seller, you have to keep the communication between one another going.  You tell them what's going on, they tell you, When you communicate, things turn out – it's great!
Me: Hey, I've got about 50K miles on my vehicle and maybe that's where I'll get my next one.
wbodray: eBay's the place to do it!
Me: Hey, thanks for your time!

When speaking with Wyatt, I asked him what his favorite eBay moment was (aside from buying the truck). Without hesitation, he replied, "When I received the forks for my bike from howlingwolfntx64, there was a thank you note from the seller included with the purchase. I still have a copy of the note."

And because I'm the curious type, I asked Wyatt what he typically looked for in a seller, to which he responded, "The biggest thing on eBay is the shipping. I look at what sellers are charging for shipping and if it's way too much, I keep on searching. I also look at their feedback. I have a hard time buying from someone with a 90% feedback. But you also have to consider the number of items they've sold in relation to their feedback." He went on to say one of his better buys were the oil filters for his pickup. "Napa charges $75 per oil filer. I can get a set of 3 for $59 on eBay."

Before I sign off, here's a bit of trivia - Did you know a passenger vehicle sells every 56 seconds on eBay Motors and that on April 17th, we announced that the 3 millionth vehicle was sold on eBay Motors!?! This is a testament not only to the site, but also to the Motors Community that has made eBay Motors the #1 automotive destination on the Web. My apologies in advance for the video quality - the wind was howling, camera battery was low - in spite of the technical difficulties, Wyatt remained a rock star. Now here he is to tell us (in his own words) why he chose eBay as the place to shop for his dream truck...