Haggle Me

Haggle Me (HaggleMe.com) is a classic car consignment company based in Hobart, Indiana, in the northwest corner of the state about an hour southeast of downtown Chicago. The business was established in 2002, and in the two decades since it has grown into one of the larger independent classic car sellers in the Midwest — selling to buyers all over the U.S. and, by the company's own count, shipping cars to more than 20 countries.

A consignment house, not a showroom lot

Haggle Me works differently from a traditional dealership. Most of the cars it sells are consigned by private owners, and Haggle Me handles the part owners find hardest: photographing and describing the car, advertising it across a network of classic car marketplaces, fielding buyer calls, and managing the sale from first inquiry to delivery. In the company's words, the seller can "sit back and collect the cash at the end."

That model is why the inventory is so large and so varied — and it has one practical consequence for buyers: a car listed by Haggle Me is not necessarily parked in Hobart. Many consigned vehicles stay with their owners until they sell, so it is worth asking where a specific car is located before planning a visit or an inspection.

What Haggle Me sells

The inventory leans heavily American, with Chevrolet and Ford together making up more than half of the cars on offer, followed by Pontiac, Plymouth, Buick and Dodge. What sets Haggle Me apart from most classic dealers is its depth in older cars: it consistently lists a large selection of 1920s, '30s and '40s vehicles, including Ford Model As and Model Ts, alongside the 1950s and '60s classics and muscle cars that make up the core of the collector market. Classic pickups are well represented, and there is a small but steady run of vintage Rolls-Royce and Bentley saloons and orphan brands such as Studebaker.

Asking prices cover almost the whole market — from project cars and driver-quality classics at a few thousand dollars up to concours-level and rare vehicles in the six figures — with the bulk of the inventory sitting in the range most hobbyists actually shop.

Buying from Haggle Me: what to expect

Many Haggle Me customers buy without ever seeing the car in person, and the company has built its process around that. It offers:

• Third-party inspections — an independent inspector can look at the car on the buyer's behalf, which is strongly recommended for any long-distance purchase.
• Financing for qualified buyers.
• Shipping anywhere in the U.S. and overseas, with a shipping calculator on the company's website for a quick estimate.

As with any remote classic car purchase, ask for the VIN and title status, request extra photos or a walk-around video of anything you're unsure about, and get an independent inspection before you wire money. Buyer testimonials published on Haggle Me's own site — some dating back to 2012 — describe exactly this kind of transaction: a 1931 Model A shipped to West Texas, a '57 Chevy and a 1972 Chevelle convertible bought over the internet, with shipping arranged by the dealer.

Selling your classic through Haggle Me

Owners who want to sell can consign their car with Haggle Me. The company lists consigned vehicles on its own site and on a range of other classic car marketplaces — Classic Cars Arena among them — to put each car in front of as many buyers as possible. Haggle Me asks prospective sellers to call to discuss terms; its sell-your-car page lists Kim at 574-244-0364 as the contact for consignments.

Is Haggle Me legit?

Haggle Me has operated under the same name and from the same Hobart, Indiana location for many years, with listings on major classic car marketplaces including Autotrader Classics and a long track record of listings on Classic Cars Arena. Like any seller, it should be judged on the specific car: verify the paperwork, use an independent inspection, and get every promise about condition in writing. The "Recently sold" section on this page shows a sample of cars that have recently sold from Haggle Me's inventory.

Visiting Haggle Me

The company's office is at 5677 S. Liverpool Rd in Hobart, Indiana 46342, a short drive from I-65 and I-94. Because many cars are consigned and kept by their owners, call ahead on 844-424-4538 before driving out to see a particular vehicle.