easier to swap than sell?

mic · Brolly Dolly Joined: 09 Sep 2010 Karma :

Hi

Lots of people sell bikes to fund a different bike. Think it would be easier to do a straight swap for a bike of the same value instead of try sell? Always people out there looking to upgrade or downsize
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anthony_r6 · World Chat Champion Joined: 31 Mar 2011 Karma :

It's usually more complicated than a straight swap. Two people rarely value their bikes the same, especially when it comes down to mods and all. Also in depends entirely on the condition and the service history.
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P.addy · Red Rocket Joined: 14 Feb 2008 Karma :

Have done... 3 or 4 straight swaps now... that said one involved £400 cash.

Doing one tomorrow Laughing

MarJay · But it's British! Joined: 15 Sep 2003 Karma :

Despite what Paddy says swaps are very rare. Swaps only work if each think they are getting a good deal. From what I understand Paddy has ended up with at least 1 dog of a bike through a straight swap. Its honestly easier to sell.

Also if you're offering a swap, people will think there is something wrong with it, for the above reasons. Selling is safer, easier and allows you more choice.
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P.addy · Red Rocket Joined: 14 Feb 2008 Karma :

Oh definitely, quite a rare affair, I am just happy with getting whatever. I'm not overly fussed if its shit or not, I just like the variety.

Definitely got 1 stunning bike, 1 50/50 and 1 pretty much wish I'd set it on fire on day 1. Laughing

For example, the bike I'm swapping tomorrow has been pretty much bomb proof and faultless since I have owned it, just passed its MOT with silly advisories about chain being a little loose Laughing

The other person is getting a damn reliable bike, what I'll get is another matter but personally, I don't mind, its a track bike in my eyes.

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Rogerborg · nimbA Joined: 26 Oct 2010 Karma :

Costs nothing to stick it on Gumtree, I got (very) lucky with a swap on there.
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Ste · Not Work Safe Joined: 01 Sep 2002 Karma :

Ten years ago when 17, I swapped my '02 NSR125 for G's '01 ZX6R. It was a very unique ZX6R as it had a dent in the frame from a cat's eye, but it was still very excellent and lots of fun was had. Mr. Green

I think that it was a good deal for me and for G.

thx1138 · World Chat Champion Joined: 06 Oct 2005 Karma :

I'd swap my BMW for another CRF.

don't think I'll get any takers though.

mivster · Crazy Courier Joined: 10 Apr 2010 Karma :

Ive only ever bought one bike all the others were swaps just be careful and dont swap in the dark
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Clutchy · World Chat Champion Joined: 08 Nov 2011 Karma :

https://www.swapz.co.uk/
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woodyeee · Nova Slayer Joined: 22 Aug 2010 Karma :

Ive got a 600 and a 900 hornet and im looking for a 1200 bandit if anyone is looking for a swop with either bike and cash either way for right bike. pm me for details.