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Hello, this is President Yasui. I run a company specializing in the inspection of high-pressure gas equipment as a solo entrepreneur.
Earlier this evening, my youngest daughter came down with a fever. Earlier in the day, my sister had brought her two daughters over to visit our house, so I really hope they didn’t catch anything...
My sister owns two cars: a small kei car and a regular passenger vehicle. However, since she hardly ever drives the passenger car, its battery frequently dies. Although she has an emotional attachment to it, she has finally decided to sell it.
She told me,
"I'm just going to sell it to the dealership. The last time I got a quote, the dealer offered the highest price."
Apparently, about two or three years ago, she went around getting estimates, and the dealership offered the best price (1.5 million yen, while other competitors, such as those with the apple logo, were lower).
Since I had used MOTA when I sold my own car and got a great deal with minimal effort, I suggested that she give it a try.
This isn't an advertisement—it really is easy!
I assume the biggest reason people avoid these services is that they don't want to deal with a flood of phone calls or the hassle of negotiating. But avoiding that inconvenience could end up costing a significant amount of money.
If you think about it in terms of hourly wages, the total time spent making calls is probably less than an hour. The appraisal process itself is quick, and because it's purely about numbers, the decision-making is straightforward.
You can also use email instead of phone calls, making scheduling much easier. Plus, since buyers also want to minimize their workload, email communication benefits both sides.
In my sister’s case, the appraisal had to be done at her home, so I arranged the schedule via email to avoid unnecessary back-and-forth frustration.
By simply confirming availability and sending a message, we got a follow-up call the next day, and everything was settled quickly. The speed and convenience of this process are truly remarkable.
What I want to emphasize is that behind the feeling of "this is too much trouble" often lies the thought, "I don’t really understand how it works."
Conversely, there are industries that profit precisely because people avoid the hassle (especially car dealerships in the buyback business).
But really, just a little extra effort can make a huge difference.
This isn't about turning a 5,000-yen beater car into 50,000 yen. It’s about potentially increasing the price from 1 million yen to 1.5 or even 2 million yen with just a bit of effort.
However, because many people don't know or haven't considered this possibility, they don’t even think about it. They trust outdated information from decades ago without questioning it, which is a real waste.
Of course, in the end, if someone is satisfied with their choice, that’s what matters most.
I can’t say for sure how fair this system is, but based on my past experience, it seemed fair.
Even though my sample size is just one, I could see that both major players and small businesses were competing for my car.
In this system, the top three buyers negotiate with the seller, and if the seller approves the fourth and fifth bidders, they can negotiate with up to five companies.
There's no obligation to use any services, so you can simply choose the one that offers the highest price.
Since the transaction is finalized after the car is collected, having a reputable buyer does provide some peace of mind.
At 6 PM, my sister received her appraisal results, and the outcome was even better than expected.
At the very least, the amount was significantly higher than the dealership's quote from two years ago.
A car, as a registered asset, is essentially a piece of real estate. This means that both buying and selling a used car can be a bit of a gray area in terms of pricing.
That’s why, when selling, you should put in the effort to ensure you’re getting a fair price.
Just a little bit of mental effort can turn a potential loss into a gain.
Quote of the Day:
"Being lazy will cost you. When making big moves, don’t cut corners—take the time to do things properly."
See you next time!
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