@jjrandorin Thanks for the mention--we are here to help!
@ShiftyChicken As others have mentioned there are a lot of different ways to sell a used Tesla--from instant offers to listing it yourself on a Tesla-specific site like ours, or selling on other more generic for sale sites too (AutoTrader, etc.).
@jjrandorin did a great job of answering your questions. That said, we can add the following:
1) It's perfectly legal/ethical to sell a Tesla for over book value if the market demands it. Many people do so; but something to consider, is that this is highly model-dependent right now.
For example, there are a lot of people with higher mileage, aging Model 3s who have heard the Tesla market is "hot" (it is, per se), and want to sell for many thousands over book. This simply isn't going to happen--Tesla isn't that backed out on production of Model 3s, and it's just not worth it for a consumer to pay far over book for an older Model 3 when they can get a brand new one with all the hardware updates (heat pump, quiet glass, etc.) for about the same price.
The same thing applies to a new SR+/RWD Model 3. Some people have recently taken delivery on these and are looking to "flip" them for a profit since Tesla is backed out to mid-summer. However, this isn't very realistic because once someone pays a premium (a few thousand, etc.) over current MSRP, they could just upgrade to a new LR AWD Model 3 for about the same price (and get it in about 6 weeks) which is a LOT more car for the money.
It's a different story when it comes to the refreshed Model S/X as those are backed out to mid-summer at the time of posting, and asking over MSRP (or at least over what the owner originally paid as Tesla has raised the price) is something that's realistic. And this applies to the LR Model Y to a lesser extent (but not so much to the Model Y Performance as production isn't that far out).
2) Location does matter, but only in certain ways. For example, if you live in Hawaii, you're going to have fewer buyers willing to deal with shipping. If you live in a remote part of the US, you'll have a smaller buyer pool compared to being in a metro area.
We offer 3 ways to sell your car--our
Instant Cash Offer program, and then
free and paid listings options.
One additional thing that sets us apart is our customer service. It sounds like you've got some questions and are unsure of how to proceed, or what your options might be...
Send us a message here on TMC, or an email/contact request on our site--or just reach out via phone. We'd be happy to set up a call and fill you (or anyone with similar questions) in on the current state of the Tesla market, answer any questions you have, and just talk Teslas in general--we're here to help!