on 3/29/04 9:32 AM, Kenneth Wilford at kenwilfy@COMCAST.NET wrote:

> $200 "documentation fee" added to all
> non-reserve auctions.

Ken,  This seems to be very common on ebay auto auctions, as well as vehicle
sales in general.

We bought a new car on Saturday.  I negotiated the price based on invoice
price.  The salesman was very honest and up front told us about the $99
documentation fee.

This is standard throughout the industry.  $200 does seem quite high.
Around here $100 is common on a new car and $45 or so for used.

I'm not defending the practice.  I think they have a right to charge it, and
you need to read the auction details carefully.

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