Selling a golf cart raises more questions than most people expect. How do you find a buyer outside your area? How do you transport it safely? What’s a fair price? How do you avoid getting scammed? This page answers the 30 most common questions people have when selling a golf cart, and explains how Commonplace makes the process safer, simpler, and more valuable than any alternative.
About Commonplace
1. What is Commonplace and how does it work for selling a golf cart?
Commonplace is a managed resale marketplace that handles the hard parts of selling a golf cart privately. You list for free, Commonplace handles all buyer communication and negotiation, and once a deal is made they coordinate escrow payment, trailer pickup, and nationwide delivery to the buyer. You never have to meet a stranger, arrange transport, or chase down a serious buyer on your own.
2. Is Commonplace available in my state?
Yes. Commonplace operates nationwide across all 50 states. A seller in Florida can sell to a buyer in California without either party arranging logistics. Commonplace handles trailer pickup and delivery from your location to the buyer, anywhere in the country.
3. How much does it cost to list my golf cart on Commonplace?
Listing is completely free and there is no obligation until you accept an offer. Commonplace charges a fee at the time of sale, taken from the proceeds. There is also an optional promotion for 2% of the listing price that distributes your listing across Google, Craigslist, Facebook Marketplace, and OfferUp, reaching buyers up to 1,000 miles away.
4. How long does it take to sell a golf cart on Commonplace?
It depends on the pricing and condition of your cart. Some carts sell the same day. Others can take up to a month. Carts priced accurately for their condition and type tend to move fastest. Custom builds, lifted carts, and street legal LSVs often attract buyers from outside your local area, which is where Commonplace’s nationwide reach makes a real difference.
5. What happens after I create a listing?
Commonplace begins handling all incoming buyer inquiries on your behalf. You only hear from Commonplace when there is an offer worth reviewing. Everything in between, including fielding messages, answering questions, and managing negotiation, is handled by the team.
Pricing and Value
6. Will I get a better price selling through Commonplace than a dealer?
Almost certainly yes. Golf cart dealers buy at wholesale and sell at retail. A cart worth $8,000 on the open market might get offered $4,500 at a dealership, which then lists it for $9,500. Commonplace never takes ownership of your cart, which means that spread stays between you and the buyer instead of going to a middleman.
7. How does Commonplace compare to selling on Facebook Marketplace or Craigslist?
Facebook and Craigslist let you set your own price, which is the right idea. The problem is everything else: the lowballers, the no-shows, the buyers who can’t figure out transport, and the fraud risk that comes with high-value cash transactions between strangers. Commonplace gives you the same peer-to-peer pricing with all of the safety and logistics handled for you.
8. How much does Commonplace charge?
Commonplace charges a tiered fee based on the sale price, taken from proceeds at the time of sale:
- 20% for carts that sell under $20,000
- 15% for carts that sell between $20,000 and $50,000
- 10% for carts that sell over $50,000
Most golf carts fall in the under $20,000 tier. Even after the fee, most sellers net more than they would from a dealer, because the starting price reflects actual market value rather than a wholesale offer.
9. Can I set my own asking price?
Yes. You set the listing price and Commonplace brings you offers from real buyers. You decide whether to accept, counter, or decline. No offer is binding until you agree to it.
10. What happens if I don’t like the offer I receive?
You are under no obligation to accept any offer. Your listing stays active until you accept a deal you are satisfied with. Commonplace continues handling inquiries and bringing you new offers in the meantime.
Payment and Security
11. How do I get paid when I sell my golf cart on Commonplace?
Once you accept an offer, the buyer pays the full purchase amount into a Commonplace escrow account. Funds are held securely until the cart is delivered and received by the buyer, at which point they are released to you via wire transfer or bank transfer.
12. Is it safe to sell my golf cart through Commonplace?
Yes, and meaningfully safer than any private sale platform. You never meet the buyer in person. All communication goes through Commonplace. Payment is held in escrow before the cart moves anywhere. The risks that make Facebook Marketplace and Craigslist uncomfortable for high-value transactions, including fake payments, last-minute renegotiations, and strangers at your home, are removed entirely.
13. How does the escrow process work?
After you accept an offer, the buyer deposits the full purchase amount into a Commonplace escrow account before the cart is picked up. Commonplace holds those funds securely throughout transport and releases them to the seller once the buyer confirms delivery. Neither party can access the funds during transit.
14. When exactly do I receive my money?
Upon confirmed delivery of the cart to the buyer. Once delivery is confirmed, Commonplace releases the escrowed funds to you via wire or bank transfer.
15. What payment methods are accepted?
All buyer payments go through the Commonplace escrow system. Sellers receive their proceeds via wire transfer or bank transfer. There is no cash, no Venmo, no personal checks, and no exposure to the payment fraud that is common in high-value private sales.
Vehicle Eligibility
16. What types of golf carts does Commonplace accept?
Commonplace accepts all major golf cart types: gas powered, electric, lifted and custom builds, and street legal LSVs (low speed vehicles). Carts from all major manufacturers are accepted, including Club Car, EZGO, Yamaha, and custom builds.
17. Does my golf cart need to be in perfect condition to list?
No. Commonplace accepts carts in a range of conditions. What matters is that the condition is accurately described. Every cart is inspected at the time of pickup, so the condition will be documented regardless. Accurate listings tend to close faster and generate fewer disputes.
18. Do I need a title to sell my golf cart on Commonplace?
This depends on your state. Most golf carts do not have titles unless they are registered as street legal LSVs. If your cart has a title, you will need it for the sale. If it does not, Commonplace can guide you on what documentation is required for your specific situation and state.
19. Can I sell a custom or lifted golf cart on Commonplace?
Yes. Custom builds, lifted carts, and heavily modified vehicles are accepted. In fact, Commonplace’s nationwide reach is particularly valuable for custom carts, since the buyer pool for a stock cart might be local, but the buyer pool for a lifted four-seater with custom wheels and a sound system is national.
20. Are street legal LSVs handled differently from standard golf carts?
Street legal LSVs may have titles and registration requirements that standard golf carts do not. Commonplace handles the logistics and payment the same way regardless, but title and registration documentation requirements will vary by state. Commonplace can guide you through what is needed for your specific cart and location.
Logistics and Transport
21. Do I need to deliver the golf cart to the buyer myself?
No. Commonplace picks up the cart on a trailer from your location and delivers it directly to the buyer. You do not arrange transport, hire a shipper, or coordinate with the buyer about logistics.
22. Can I sell my golf cart to someone in another state?
Yes. Commonplace’s transport is fully nationwide. This is especially valuable for golf carts, where the local buyer pool can be thin depending on your area. Nationwide reach means your cart is visible to buyers in retirement communities, resort towns, beach communities, and golf destinations across the entire country.
23. How does Commonplace transport the golf cart?
Commonplace picks up the cart on a trailer from the seller’s location and delivers it directly to the buyer. The cart is inspected at the time of pickup before transport begins, giving both sides a documented record of condition.
24. Do I need to be present when the cart is picked up?
Yes. The seller must be present at pickup for the handoff and inspection. This confirms the condition of the cart before it leaves your possession and ensures everything is documented accurately.
25. How long does delivery take once a deal is agreed?
Delivery typically takes 3 to 7 days from the time the cart is picked up, depending on the distance between seller and buyer. Commonplace provides tracking and timeline information once transport is underway.
Listing and Process
26. What information do I need to create a listing?
You will need a phone number, a few clear photos of the cart, and basic details: make, model, year, type (gas, electric, lifted, LSV), condition, and any upgrades or modifications. That is all that is required to get a listing live.
27. What is the optional promotion and is it worth it?
The optional promotion costs 2% of your listing price and distributes your listing across Google, Craigslist, Facebook Marketplace, and OfferUp, reaching buyers up to 1,000 miles away. For standard carts in areas with a healthy local market, it may not be necessary. For custom builds, lifted carts, or sellers in areas with a limited local buyer pool, the wider reach tends to produce faster and stronger offers.
28. Can I list multiple golf carts at once?
Yes. If you are clearing out multiple carts, a fleet, or other large items at the same time, Commonplace can handle all of them. The same managed process applies to each listing.
29. What happens if the cart is damaged during transport?
Commonplace coordinates transport and the cart is inspected and documented before pickup. Any transport-related issues are handled by Commonplace. You will not be held responsible for damage that occurs after the cart leaves your possession.
30. How is Commonplace different from just posting on every platform myself?
Posting on multiple platforms yourself means managing multiple inboxes, fielding the same lowball offers and no-shows across all of them, and still having no solution for transport, payment security, or fraud protection. Commonplace gives you broader reach than any single platform through the optional promotion, handles all communication centrally, and adds escrow payment and professional transport on top of it. The difference is not just convenience. It is a fundamentally safer and more reliable transaction.
The Bottom Line
Golf carts are genuinely difficult to sell privately. The local buyer pool is limited, transport is a barrier most buyers can’t clear on their own, and the payment risk that comes with high-value cash transactions between strangers is real. Dealers solve the logistics problem but take most of the value. Facebook and Craigslist let you keep the value but put all the risk and friction on you.
Commonplace is the only option that handles both. You set the price. Real buyers find your cart nationwide. Commonplace handles communication, inspection, escrow, and transport. You get paid fairly, safely, and without any of the runaround.
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