Gumtree

[Polarbear]

I never even think of this when I am looking for anything, be it bike, car, woman....................

Even on here there are horror stories about it so can anyone say anything good about gumtree?
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Triumph Trophy Launch Edition

[Fifteen15]

Bought my bike from there and it all went smoothly. Like any site, you can usually sniff out the dodgy sellers.
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"Pain is weakness leaving the body, and blood makes the grass grow faster...but I'll wear my gear anyway"

[Redoko]

Sold my CBR125 within a week of putting it on Gumtree.

Yeah I got scam emails, but they're not exactly any different to any other spam email. Just delete, can see em a mile off.
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"Let's face it, this is not the worst thing you've caught me doing."
Sudika Sportsman SK50QT > Gilera DNA50 > Honda CBR125 RW7 > Kawasaki Zephyr750 > Suzuki GSXR600 > Honda Hornet CB600F '51

[miles]

Brought my last car from there. Got a bargain

[Rogerborg]

Gumtree is made of people!

Sure, all the thieves and scammers sell their stuff there, but that doesn't mean that everyone selling there is a thief or a scammer.

<Ob Swapped My Chinese 125 For A GPZ 500 Via Gumtree Story>
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Biking is 1/20th as dangerous as horse riding.
GONE: HN125-8, LF-250B, GPz 305, GPZ 500S, Burgman 400 // RIDING: F650GS (800 twin), Royal Enfield Bullet Electra 500 AVL, Ninja 250R because racebike

[matto]

My main gripe is that it doesn't appear to have a lot of traffic if you are trying to sell something.

[kotachi]

Bought both my bikes from there, and managed to sell a lid I bought that was spare on there within a week of posting. Though I did post a detailed ad and pictures it rocks!
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CBT done - 24/03/2012, theory test done - 03/04/2012.. Mod 1 done -26/06/2012, Mod 2 done - 29/06/2012. Current steed: Cage.
Suntan Sid said: "Look at it this way, your employer wants to pay you the minimum amount, it thinks it can get away with, and extract from you the maximum amount of graft. Ergo it's your responsibility to ensure that karma is restored and you do as little work as you think you can get away with, for the maximum amount of money."

[GrumpyGuts]

Bought my bike from Gumtree...got ripped off. TBH i could have avoided it but hey ho, got to be careful!
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My Bikes: Lifan Beat 125cc '11 -> Suzuki B120P '76 -> Suzuki EN 125-2A '08 -> Honda CG 125 '04 -> Honda CB600F Hornet '98 -> Kawasaki ZZR 600 '99 -> Kawasaki GPZ 500S '95 (Current)
Theory test passed - 09/02/2012 >>>> Module 1 passed 24/07/2012 >>>> Module 2 passed 24/10/2012

[MCW]

I bought my bike off Gumtree from a dealer in Wigan. Really top bloke, good bike and it was about £700 cheaper than any Varadero of the same age and condition that I could find locally. More than worth the cost and hassle of collecting it.

[_Iain_]

Sold three cars on there, and bought both my bikes.

Dont be a full bore spastic and you'll be okay
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Please be aware that the above post may be full of complete nonsense.
Riding: '07 KTM Duke II, Baotian BT49QT-20 Driving: '88 Volvo 340

[scorps]

Ive bought and sold cars on there and other items but never had any hassle. Just ignore the idiots and never go anywhere secluded on your own with cash for bigger purchases, pretty much the usual be sensible stuff really
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Do not presume that I am male.

[illuminateTHE...]

Bought a yamaha yzf r125 worth £2900 for £2100 happy days. Wasn't fun waiting my V5 though, i never did a hpi check on the vin number .

[Ol]

Never bought anything bike related from gumtree - but got lots of bargains in the past - 21 speed push bike with full suspension, disk brakes & 2 new tyres for £25! Or more recently I got a Bose lifestyle DVD player / surround sound system for £250 (cheapest equivalent on eBay was £600+ at the time)
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Previous: Cub50, NRG50, TS50, YB100, CB125, NSR125, ZZR600, CBF1000, SV650s, ZX6R B1H, XT250, Mito Powered Crosser, WRF450, , FZ600, VN800, GSXR600 - Currently CB1000R

[dungbug]

I've bought a few things for the house off Gumtree & it's been great for selling off the baby equipment we don't need anymore. You do get those where you know something aint right, just ignore them. When I'm selling anything on there I stick my obile number on the advert, if the buyer is serious they'll call.
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CBT: Pass 25/06/2011 Theory Test: Pass12/06/2012 Mod 1: Fail 08/07/2012
Mod 1 Retest: Pass 15/0702012 Mod 2: Pass 03/08/2012
Suzuki GN125 (Sold) ~ Current bike: Yamaha YZF 600R Thundercat

[bikertomm]

I tend to avoid... still look though.

I find it a pain in the arse that you can search by postcode?

It's all gay locations... am I doing it wrong?
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07' Honda Hornet now full powaah! My guide on performing an oil change!

[kotachi]

Search by county, in your county and then neighbouring ones.. And then order by price, that's what I do. For the bargains I'd be willing to travel, distance is less important.
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CBT done - 24/03/2012, theory test done - 03/04/2012.. Mod 1 done -26/06/2012, Mod 2 done - 29/06/2012. Current steed: Cage.
Suntan Sid said: "Look at it this way, your employer wants to pay you the minimum amount, it thinks it can get away with, and extract from you the maximum amount of graft. Ergo it's your responsibility to ensure that karma is restored and you do as little work as you think you can get away with, for the maximum amount of money."

[Matt-]

Gumtree is Brilliant if used properly,

I tend to look at the description layout more than anything, if it's got a good description, spelling mainly correct, sentences understandable. same goes for eBay if the description look's pants i stay well away.

Never buy anything before viewing that's one RULE i have always gone by.

Hope this helps

Matt
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RIP jack (wheelie king), you will never be forgotten.
Current Bike's - Road Legal TZR 125 Pitbike, Aprilia SR50R 2010

[Rogerborg]

[keggyhander]

I have this feeling that Gumtree is a little bit too "Jeremy Kyle" in its user demographic.

[MCW]

[joncwl]

brought my TZR 125 from there for £300 the guy thought there was majot problems with it we went we looked we found all it needed was a rewire and now its road worthy .... pretty deccent site to get a bargain tbh.
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currently being a cager cause winter......the bike will be back out during the summer now

last bike, 1990 yamaha tzr125 (2rk model) - still after a fairing kit for it !!!!!

[jeddy11]

Gumtree is a leagal fence...
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Fuelly My Z1000SX
cbt 06/08/11 mod1 (second go) 01/08/12 mod2 21/09/12
Varadero Viking YBR125>Varadero125>ER6F>Z1000SX !!!

[goto10]

[Zen Dog]

Bought the gf's bike from there. Went and looked at a few different bikes, including the most abused CB500 i've ever laid eyes on, before getting her a ZZR600 for £600. Nice bloke we bought it off, there were a couple of issues but he was honest about everything. If you're sensible its fine.

For some reason in the motorbike section its 80% pit bikes where I live...

Zen Dog
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Current - '94 VFR750FR (Dead), '00 VFR800FI, 2011 CBF125 Previous - '10 Street Triple R, '92 MZ ETZ301, '05 TTR250, NSR125R, KMX125, "Honda" Win (chinese copy of an old Honda design with a C90 engine)
My bike trip around S.E. Asia 2010/2011

[Raffles]