Tesla Cybertruck Reservation Slot Sells For $10,000 On eBay

[GlockandRoll]

I have done this before, it is not difficult. It is a simple option agreement that gives the Buyer the right to purchase the Seller's Cybertruck (and a few other simple legal bells and whistles).

Maybe you have, but not with a vehicle that has million(s) waiting in line before, Tesla is watching this like a hawk and I wish they would keep the $100 reservation instead of giving it back.

What you are describing is in clear violation of the terms outlined in the reservation agreement.

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[konakid67]

I would not want to be either a scalper nor anyone inept enough to pay extra money to a scalper.

I personally believe those caught in a Tesla scalping transaction, should be black listed and banned from ever reserving or buying any new vehicle direct from Tesla, as well as restricting them from activating or continuing any enhanced features (EA, FSD, Premium Connectivity, Lifetime Supercharging) on any used Teslas, say for a period of at least 10 years.

But all this gets into many legal grey areas most likely, and I would not dare presume or predict what Tesla could do or might do to someone caught reserving disingenuously for the purpose of flipping or scalping.

Oh, and one of the first things I would do also, is blacklist the person from ever being able to link a credit card account with the Tesla Supercharger network.

I think Tesla may have some ways to deter scalping if they want to use them.

- ÆCIII

Easy to get past all that just buy it in the name of a trust
Kevin

 

[Rutrow]

I think Tesla may have some ways to deter scalping if they want to use them.

- ÆCIII

Key phrase

 

[GlockandRoll]

Easy to get past all that just buy it in the name of a trust
Kevin

It won't matter if your are selling it for a profit, it violates the agreement.

 

[kbolt]

Is there any recent proof that Tesla cares for the CT? Because if you're position in line is X and whether someone buys or sells their spot in line your position is still X, it's not X+1 like if someone cuts in line at Disney Land.

So what's really the issue?

 

[HaulingAss]

Is there any recent proof that Tesla cares for the CT? Because if you're position in line is X and whether someone buys or sells their spot in line your position is still X, it's not X+1 like if someone cuts in line at Disney Land.

So what's really the issue?

Enough with playing dumb!

 

[ÆCIII]

I guess I don’t understand the issue. If you have or have access to something that has more value (perceived or actual) and someone wants to buy it from you….what is the issue? Does the sale affect what the next person will pay for theirs? Why the hostility? If you took possession of a CyberTruck and then someone made you a significant offer over what you paid and you sell it, does that make you a scalper?

No hostility, just suggestions for deterrence of scalping.

The issue is when those who buy for the sole purpose of reselling and not using the car for themselves, they are preying on naive or emotionally weak buyers, which compromises the value, ownership experience, and can damage perception of the brand.

Third parties manipulation and skimming are detrimental to the customer experience, which is why Tesla uses the direct sales model to provide the most product substance and value possible. Those who want to prey on momentary lapses or lacking knowledge of buyers, are what we see often in a majority of car 'stealership' lots today, and most sane buyers are ready to leave that behind.

If someone offered a significant amount more than one paid for a Cybertruck, it still would not be wise to sell it because then the alternatives would incur increased cost of ownership until one could take delivery on another Cybertruck yet again. So those out there who think they can 'buy their place in line', should know that many Tesla reservation holders are too smart for that. Also, if one 'offers' a substantial amount more to a recent Cybertruck buyer, then they themselves are also sacrificing money and value.

It's also unrealistic that a scalper would pay a lot more for a newly bought Cybertruck anyway, because then they'd have to re-sell it for an even greater amount to make any profit, and someone would have to be totally compromised or been living under a rock to enter into a transaction like that.

- ÆCIII

 

[ÆCIII]

Is there any recent proof that Tesla cares for the CT? Because if you're position in line is X and whether someone buys or sells their spot in line your position is still X, it's not X+1 like if someone cuts in line at Disney Land.

So what's really the issue?

First - Tesla does care which is why they put specific conditions in the reservation agreement as @GlockandRoll pointed out:

Second - that venue isn't relevant to me because if there were still any 'lines' there for anything, I certainly wouldn't be in them. But who knows maybe illegitimate scalpers might be welcome to setup a kiosk in there.

- ÆCIII

 

[Jhodgesatmb]

Is there any recent proof that Tesla cares for the CT? Because if you're position in line is X and whether someone buys or sells their spot in line your position is still X, it's not X+1 like if someone cuts in line at Disney Land.

So what's really the issue?

Someone that cuts in line at Disneyland should lose their admission for life. Does that answer your question.

 

[GlockandRoll]

Is there any recent proof that Tesla cares for the CT? Because if you're position in line is X and whether someone buys or sells their spot in line your position is still X, it's not X+1 like if someone cuts in line at Disney Land.

So what's really the issue?

The issue is scalping.

 

[Nolacyber]

There is an assumption to the post that Tesla honors any of these “preproduction” reservations.
Have they ever had a reservation system like this before?
Maybe we’ll just have a bunch of $100 deposits back to our Tesla account.

 

[GlockandRoll]

There is an assumption to the post that Tesla honors any of these “preproduction” reservations.
Have they ever had a reservation system like this before?
Maybe we’ll just have a bunch of $100 deposits back to our Tesla account.

Why would they not honor a reservation?
They want to sell everyone they can.

 

[Nolacyber]

If you think they would sell one less Cybertruck because they didn’t have a reservation system I believe you’re mistaken. There would be a loss of goodwill but would that translate into reduced sales?
If you’re reservation holder 999,999 do you care if you’re on the list?

 

[Proflig8tor]

Porsche is adopting a lease-to-purchase model for its most desirable cars. Even Jerry Seinfeld has to pay and that lease isn't cheap.

https://www.roadandtrack.com/news/a45429246/porsche-to-fight-911-st-flippers-with-leasing/

 

[SlegMD]

I imagine it may hurt Tesla, actually. People purchasing reservation spots tell Tesla a good amount of information, demand, demographics, etc. Also- since the scalper is not actually acquiring a vehicle, nor intended to, and is offering their spot, that means their is only one truck sold between 2 individuals rather than 2, which may be bad for Tesla as demand would be inaccurate. Not sure if the scale this is occurring. Is probably small.

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