Classic Nissan Sentra Goes Up for Auction with Starting Bid of R1, South Africans Show Interest

• A classic Nissan Sentra auction with a starting bid of R1 has gone viral in South Africa, sparking excitement and scepticism among potential bidders
• Social media users are humorously speculating about the final price and potential hidden costs, while some see it as a business opportunity
• The auction has captivated many despite uncertainties about the car's actual cost

In an unusual auction that has caught the attention of many South Africans, a classic Nissan Sentra is up for grabs with a starting bid of just R1.

The low initial price has sparked a flurry of reactions on social media, with potential bidders and car enthusiasts weighing in on the opportunity.

The auction, which features a video posted by @archers.khosa showcasing the car, has quickly gone viral.

See the video on TikTok below:

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SA is unsure about the price but is still interested

While the starting bid is enticingly low, many netizens speculate about the final price and the actual cost of owning the car.

Twitter user @Vince_Sa humorously commented:

”Bro, buy it for me, will give you R10 when I see you😅😅"

Vince captured the playful spirit of many excited but sceptical about the low starting bid.

Others like @MAXX reminded potential bidders of similar situations where low initial prices skyrocketed:

"Remember the phone that was R1, but the SIM card was R100 on TV? This is the same; when the bid starts, it's going to end up at R50k."

@Bongani Sibanyoni clarified a common misconception, emphasising that the auction could significantly increase bid amounts:

"It's a starting bid, not the price of the car 🤣🤣"

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Curious about participating, @Kelebogile asked:

"How does one get to enter an auction?"

Some users, like @marikizana, highlighted the potential hidden costs of owning such a vehicle, stating:

“One rand where you lose thousands to fix it 😆"

This sentiment was echoed by @Hlabane M, who saw a business opportunity:

"Buy the car and sell it for more… do the maths 🤣"

Nelson Mandela ID expected to fetch R1.4m at auction

Briefly News reported that Nelson Mandela's daughter, Makaziwe Mandela-Amuah, decided to auction his green ID book and other items.

The minimum bid for the green book is set at R1.4m, and auctioneers anticipate the price will exceed expectations.

Citizens are shocked and bashing the decision to sell Mandela's personal belongings with such great historical significance.

Source: Briefly News