Metropolitan Phoenix may not smack you as the kind of car town that Detroit or SoCal is, yet it’s a vibrant place full of automotive activities that can be enjoyed by enthusiasts year-round thanks to weather ranging from mild to sweltering. It’s a place ripe for having an automotive impresario within the community, and those of you outside The Grand Canyon State may know him from his Arizona Car Week contributions in January, appearances in numerous news outlets, weekly Z260 Newsletter, or any of his other automotive-related activities: Darin Roberge.
Truth be told, living in the Rust Belt or anywhere else doesn’t mean you have to curb your enthusiasm for the season. If anything, it’s a splendid opportunity to opt for one of Darin’s “Start Your Engines” online courses.
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Start Your Engines I: The Collector Vehicle Buyer’s Blueprint is focused on — you guessed it — enthusiasts who would like to acquire more confidence buying their first collector vehicle or to “refine and maximize your current buying strategy.” It’s easy to find a car and go back and forth via email and phone, but Darin further encourages you to “develop a buying strategy that fits your interests and objectives” by:
- Defining your goals
- Establishing a budget (be realistic!)
- Understanding different ways to buy
- Evaluating opportunities
- Avoiding common pitfalls and mistakes
- … and more!
This 10-section course includes multiple modules including practical exercises and assignments for you to develop a buying strategy by building your knowledge, skills, and confidence.
What if you’re interested in selling? You’re not left out! Start Your Engines II: Market, Sell & Maximize Collector Vehicle Value is your key to confidently selling your collector vehicle. With this online class, you’ll learn the following:
- Establishing an appropriate value
- Preparing and presenting your vehicle properly
- Photographing your vehicle
- Crafting descriptions that garner attention and give pertinent information
- Marketing (including the medium and/or venue)
- Communicating appropriately with prospective buyers
- Effective negotiation
- Successfully closing the transaction
- … and more!
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Considering The ClassicCars.com Journal features a Pick of the Day every time the sun rises and sets, we see our fill of car ads and how sellers fall short, whether it’s poor photography, lacking descriptions, and/or just poor presentation in general. As buying or selling a collectible vehicle involves thousands of dollars (if not more), the cost of either course is a small investment that will pay off once a transaction has concluded.
To learn more, visit Darin’s website at DarinRoberge.com
