Dear Tesla community,
I'm not someone who hangs out in the forums or knows all about the options, but I did recently sell my Model S reservation, and I have since helped two other reservation owners sell theirs.
Selling your reservation is not straightforward, as Tesla doesn't allow transfers. But a reservation holder can add another party to the process, and that person can pay all the bills and take delivery of the car. In effect, the two of you become co-owners until the car ships, at which time the seller can "hand over the keys" and the two can go separate ways. In my case, I live in New York City and the new owner will take delivery (and pay sales tax) in Florida.
Both parties need to trust each other, but there is a procedure and it does work. I am willing to be the "marketmaker" for those buyers and sellers who want to meet each other. Buyers are willing to pay money for an early reservation, but everyone needs to understand how the process works and set expectations accordingly.
I'm a big believer in Tesla. I hope that by making a more liquid market for reservations, more people will reserve and more people will get the car they desire sooner than they would otherwise. I do take a small commission but also have expenses in doing this. I may set up a web site. Until then, potential buyers and sellers can contact me directly: [email protected]
I'm not someone who hangs out in the forums or knows all about the options, but I did recently sell my Model S reservation, and I have since helped two other reservation owners sell theirs.
Selling your reservation is not straightforward, as Tesla doesn't allow transfers. But a reservation holder can add another party to the process, and that person can pay all the bills and take delivery of the car. In effect, the two of you become co-owners until the car ships, at which time the seller can "hand over the keys" and the two can go separate ways. In my case, I live in New York City and the new owner will take delivery (and pay sales tax) in Florida.
Both parties need to trust each other, but there is a procedure and it does work. I am willing to be the "marketmaker" for those buyers and sellers who want to meet each other. Buyers are willing to pay money for an early reservation, but everyone needs to understand how the process works and set expectations accordingly.
I'm a big believer in Tesla. I hope that by making a more liquid market for reservations, more people will reserve and more people will get the car they desire sooner than they would otherwise. I do take a small commission but also have expenses in doing this. I may set up a web site. Until then, potential buyers and sellers can contact me directly: [email protected]