Selling advice

[Daz324]

Ok so I'm selling my bike for the first time (upgrading to a bigger bike ) what things should i look out for?
any recommendations on where to sell e.g. ebay mcn biketrader?

Daz

[ian789]

Watch out of nigerians

It depends on the value of the bike as to where is best to advertise IMO.

[arry]

Timewasters

Thieves

Scam artists

Idiots that think because you sold them a bike 18 months ago and it's now broken, that it's somehow still your fault

[Ariel Badger]

Never sell to a mate.
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[Villers]

Ive just sold my bike and I can tell you it can be a horrendous experience!

Ive had people asking stupid questions such as 'can you deliver the bike to london/ireland' etc. I had a very agressive man from newcastle phone me halfway through the England V Germany match to tell me 4k was too much and 3 would be more likely. I had people asking if I would keep the bike for them as 'theirs is just about to sell'.

Ebay can be a bit of a joke, I'd reccomend a classified listing as they cost about £15 quid for a month, rather than paying a final valuation fee on sale that can cost you upwards of £40 on an auction that someone may win and then not pay. You get 85 watchers and no bids, blah blah blah. Its a right pain!

Best of luck though!
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[swiftb]

You shouldnt really do this, as its against ebay rules. But it works - List your bike twice, once as a classified ad and once as an auction starting with a low price. Take the time to make an excellent informative ad, include lots of pics, (link to a photobucket account or something to show more pics so you dont have to pay the fees for extra pics )
Let the auction run for a while so you have plenty of watchers.
Withdraw the ad before the allowed period (24hrs I think) and cancel any bids.
Keep the classified ad running.
Classified ads dont get much interest, auctions do. List them at the same time but when you cancel the auction and people still see the classified you will generally get emails from the more genuine buyers asking if the bike is still for sale.
This is technically a bit illegal by ebays terms but they are still getting the dollar for the classified ad so its morally ok imo

Once again, it works - I can vouch for that.
Also list in all your local free ads etc. Use bulletin boards if you have any friends/family who work in offices etc with a in house bulletin/sale site.

The more you make people aware the easier it will sell. If you park up often in the same place no harm sticking a for sale sign on it while its parked.

hth

[iooi]

[Frost]

Watch out for people who win the bike for 3k, then when they come to collect it, everything is suddenly non standard and dodgy and worn and they want £100 off for this and £50 off for that etc.

Also expect a million "How much are you looking for mate?" In the hope that you don't know what its worth and ask for £1k for a £3k bike.

[Mord]

[SamJL]

[Ichy]

I've sold lots of bikes and cars privately, the majority on ebay. My only advice is to be as honest as possible. I always let the buyer try before they hand over any money. Works for me and I've never had a problem.

[Hazylogic]

Apply common sense to the situation = win.

If they want a test ride then make sure you are holding the cash. Don't accept an envelope thinking the monies are in there, check - I've had a guy try this on me.

Don't give out your address; as they can scope your place out. Arrange to meet at a busy local area instead - if they are genuine then you can always get them to follow you to your place to do the paperwork.

[Pete.]

[Daz324]

cheers, they can scope out where i live all they want but it's a military camp so i doubt they'll be coming in and causing trouble!

i've put it up on bike trader, see how that goes and try mcn & piston head if that fails, px here i come!

and i'll definitely check there's cash there!

[Spit-Fire]

i never sell from my own property.
i use a mate house or some where the bike isn't kept
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[ian789]

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[iooi]

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