Would I buy an airplane on Ebay? Maybe, but I've got to inspect it without having to place a "deposit" first. Most Ebay airplane auctions aren't set up to allow that, nor do they allow enough time to make arrangements. I think some owners intentionally set too high a reserve just to test the market before getting "serious". Most Cessna's on Ebay eventually go for more than what I think they're worth anyway. With the high time engine, I think this one has maxed out, price wise. The 2 bidders might nickel and dime for awhile, but it won't go much higher.
I emailed the seller (1973 cessna 150 on ebay) three days ago with some questions. I received a reply the next day that said he needed my phone number to answer the questions. I emailed back to him my phone number but also stated that I need him the reply to the questions in writing. No reply back since.
I have made some major purchases on ebay in the past (cars, planes, elect equip,) and have found that as long as you make and keep the seller accountable to the transaction that the deal go smoothly. If you get to the item and found that what they said in writing is not true, you walk away. Some times you have to remind they of what they said
