in the past when I have had some spare cash, I have looked about and found someone selling something cheap as they need the cash, snapped it up quick, then flogged it on for more.

Last one was a Fiesta Zetec S, popped up for 1400 that looked a little unloved but had potential and was an easy 2k car when clean. I had the deal done for 1300 within an hour or two.

Fell lucky and picked up some headlight, side skirts (in the right colour) and a full trim (original had burns) for £80 the lot!!

Fitted those bits, sold the stuff taken off for £50 and gave it a good polish up. Ended up with a figure of £2300 for that car!

Not saying you will always get these, but the fact was the seller stuck it up there and I was on the ball with cash ready to go before they could think about it and well before anyone else could get in there.

There is ALWAYS someone who needs to shift something quick and willing to loose a few quid in order to get some cash, and when you have cash on the hip, your can take advantage.