Kenneth just a couple of suggestion in case it helps.
It may be the opening bid, which seems a common approach these days.
You advertise at £10k
They open and £8k
You agree at £9k
If the value is there maybe £9250-9500
You need to get them to the table?
Just know the others up for sale at the same time and why yours is better or as good but cheaper to move it to the £9500
"meet me half way" is a lovely closing line.
If they make the effort to come and see it they are interested.
You don't have to sell it but the aggravation of having many people visit etc is worth something.
Do a google search for the car selling scams and you will get plenty of ideas of the dodges going on out there. The days of trusting your fellow human are gone, consider, qualify and verify everything.
https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/owning-car/357702/car-scams-and-frauds-safety-guide-buyers-and-sellersAlso be aware of the "can I take it for a drive", I will leave my (stolen) car here as deposit etc etc
Never let the V5 be seen or photo'd until you have qualified well. Never leave the keys anywhere.
Verify their details in some manner - bring utility bills and bank statements + passport and driving licence. People may fake one but not all.
Great test if the details don't line up - "where do you live - describe it to me (colour of front door walls etc) then go to google maps and put in the address. Go to streetview (little bloke in lower corner, drag-drop him on road near address) and confirm it. If it is a fake address or the description fails then be prepared to back out firmly and say you would like to delay as you have a better offer coming to see it later. Avoid the confrontation.
If you explain that you have already had some scams then real people will not mind being honest and complying.
Also have a couple of people around (some old friends just come over or a chat and have a final look at the car prior to me letting it go) on the visit.
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