Ebay bike

killa · Won't Shut Up Joined: 18 Oct 2004 Karma :

I am selling the bike on Ebay, might have put a fairly high 'Buy it now' price on there but i think it is a resonable start bid.
I have 5 watchers but no one is bidding, might be due to there being 7 days left but how could i make it sell quicker?

I have been honest in the decription, do you think if i get someone to put a small bid on it might get the ball rolling?

Thanks

Killa

https://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=4550633887&ssPageName=STRK:MESE:IT
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Mr.Everready · World Chat Champion Joined: 28 Mar 2003 Karma :

It will make no difference if someone starts the bidding I don't think. 7 days is a fair way to go, just hope someone uses buys now.
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kaillum · Nova Slayer Joined: 17 Dec 2004 Karma :

hi mate...

couple of things that may be putting bidders off...

You put in that theres no TAX on the bike.. for the sake of £15 it may be worthwhile putting 12 months on... That way the bike is 'Rideawayable Wink

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You've also said that the MOT "that runs out this year." but when this year? Buyers will want to know this sort of thing to see what the bikes actually worth.. It may be next week, and it stands no chance of passing another one.. or it may be the end of the year, and its got 7 months MOT on it... If you dont intend to re-MOT it for the sale, at least tell the buyer this important bit of info...

The pictures leave a lot to be desired.. Proof of mileage with a photo of the Speedo.. at least 4 decent quality picture, 1 back, 1 front and each side... If there is any damage or marks on the bodywork or paintwork then highlight them with a photo...

And finally, you've got a starting bid of £600.. thats fair enough, you want the bike to sell for more than that, but there are ways of making sure you get at least that..
I find that any auction I start with over £1.00 gets very little interest.. but the ones with £0.01 starting bid always make at least what I want back from them..

killa · Won't Shut Up Joined: 18 Oct 2004 Karma :

Cheers mate, think i'll update it asap. Thumbs Up

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EDBANGER · World Chat Champion Joined: 05 May 2005 Karma :

I'm actually quite tempted myself! How much would you take for it?

killa · Won't Shut Up Joined: 18 Oct 2004 Karma :

Um not sure really....

Depends what you got, i need a quick sale.
What could you offer?

I need to move out next month, and i am in my overdraft!
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EDBANGER · World Chat Champion Joined: 05 May 2005 Karma :

EDBANGER · World Chat Champion Joined: 05 May 2005 Karma :

I'm just leaving work now so i'll get back to you in about an hour.

Ste · Not Work Safe Joined: 01 Sep 2002 Karma :

Is saying about how you can't afford to run it a good selling reason? Confused

Change it to a much much lower starting price (£0.99), don't get people to bid on it for you until you have genuine bidders.

I'd be more specific with details, you say things like "£150 or so" and "a few hundred miles", details are good but only when they're not vague.

You mention "Performance Upgrades: Tuned Engine" but then don't say anything about it. The same with Customised Features.

Rather than saying cheque or Paypal, cash on collection has no fees and less possiblity to go wrong.

Be precise with any details you give, MOT running out this year gives a seven month window that it could run out in. Some better photos would help it sell as well I reckon.

Is there really nothing at all else wrong with the bike other than the temperature gauge being faulty as its a 15 year old bike. Give details of any damage or problems, choose not to mention it and people will probably notice when they come to pick it up.

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Mr.Everready · World Chat Champion Joined: 28 Mar 2003 Karma :

Start low and put a reserve on it if you need it to reach a certain price.
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biker-bev · Borekit Bruiser Joined: 13 May 2005 Karma :

Remember the bike is 1990 that is 15 years old, a lower starting price on a bike of this age would probably result in a higher end price.
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killa · Won't Shut Up Joined: 18 Oct 2004 Karma :

Thanks for all your tips, think I can sort this.
Will have to be tomorrow now.

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epz · Scooby Slapper Joined: 26 Apr 2005 Karma :

to be fair £600 is about the lowest price reasonable 90s bikes meet, in fact if it werent so far away i could even be tempted for a hack but the folks watching could either looking to see what their bikes are worth or just waiting till the last day.

as a side note does anyone else hate it when ebay auctions become a case of who can click last, i wish there was an option to extend it by 5 minutes from the last bid

mr.z · World Chat Champion Joined: 04 Feb 2004 Karma :

/thread jack

Hmm seriously considering puting mine on e-bay..

Anyone sold their bike on fleabay and had a good/bad experiance? was going to include "any bids from less than 10feedback will be deleted" and "bike can be viewed and test ridden before and not after buying"

Or would auto trader be a better bet?

Good luck getting it sold killa Thumbs Up

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killa · Won't Shut Up Joined: 18 Oct 2004 Karma :

Why you little!!!

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mr.z · World Chat Champion Joined: 04 Feb 2004 Karma :

Well i thought rather than start another thread saying pretty much the same...

allthough a mate had problems selling his bike, some guy bid, didn't turn up then decided he didn't want it (costing my mate the fees and whatnot), he had 3/4 feedback.. of course anyone could do it but +10 is allot safer than none...
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killa · Won't Shut Up Joined: 18 Oct 2004 Karma :

No worries mate, only smoking.

Good luck with the sale.
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epz · Scooby Slapper Joined: 26 Apr 2005 Karma :

Mr.Everready · World Chat Champion Joined: 28 Mar 2003 Karma :

I sold mine on Ebay with no problems what so ever.
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EDBANGER · World Chat Champion Joined: 05 May 2005 Karma :

Killa, did you get my mail?