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Offline veloracermike

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Tips for Selling Bike on eBay
« on: January 22, 2013, 03:41:56 PM »
Hey I'm thinking of putting my bike up for sale on eBay.  Any tips from you guys who have successfully done it?  Thanks in advance. 


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Re: Tips for Selling Bike on eBay
« Reply #1 on: January 22, 2013, 04:20:36 PM »
If you don't want ANY issues with a buyer then be as honest as you can be. I sold my kids 71 cb350 twin on ebay a few years ago, I took lots of pics even of flaws the bike had so the buyer had a pretty good idea what they were bidding on. The kid that bought it was a college student just like my son and his first bike, he showed up with his dad and the bike was exactly how they expected it to be. I was satisfied with the price, they were pleased with the bike so everyone was happy and I got a positive feedback for my ebay account.

Also make it clear that the buyer will have full responsibility in regards to shipping/delivery of the bike. In my case the buyer lived about 2 hrs away so he and his dad picked it up themselves.
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Re: Tips for Selling Bike on eBay
« Reply #2 on: January 22, 2013, 04:29:51 PM »
Hey Mike - why you selling?  That's a fabulous bike. And why eBay and have to pay the fees?

Your bike will sell no problem on CL but right after Xmas might not be the best time?
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Re: Tips for Selling Bike on eBay
« Reply #3 on: January 22, 2013, 04:33:56 PM »
If you don't want ANY issues with a buyer then be as honest as you can be. I sold my kids 71 cb350 twin on ebay a few years ago, I took lots of pics even of flaws the bike had so the buyer had a pretty good idea what they were bidding on. The kid that bought it was a college student just like my son and his first bike, he showed up with his dad and the bike was exactly how they expected it to be. I was satisfied with the price, they were pleased with the bike so everyone was happy and I got a positive feedback for my ebay account.

Also make it clear that the buyer will have full responsibility in regards to shipping/delivery of the bike. In my case the buyer lived about 2 hrs away so he and his dad picked it up themselves.

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Don't overstate the condition, be honest and realistic. Also, the last motorcycle I sold expired with a "Buy it now" as the only option. I relisted auction style the second time and I set the reserve equal to the previous "but it now" price with an opening bid of $100. Ended up getting an additional 50% OVER the reserve! So set the reserve at the minimum amount you're willing to accept, set a low opening bid, and let the bidding frenzy begin!

Per Ebay rules, which I believe to be a result of laws pertaining to the sale of used vehicles, the winning bidder can refuse to complete the sale with no repercussions. You can require a non-refundable deposit via Paypal as long as that condition is clearly stated.

Hope your sale goes well.
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Tips for Selling Bike on eBay
« Reply #4 on: January 22, 2013, 07:08:57 PM »
Hey Mike - why you selling?  That's a fabulous bike. And why eBay and have to pay the fees?

Your bike will sell no problem on CL but right after Xmas might not be the best time?

Well to be honest I don't really enjoy riding like I used to. I really loved building it though,  now that its done I've kind of interest in it.


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Re: Tips for Selling Bike on eBay
« Reply #5 on: January 23, 2013, 03:59:01 AM »
Maybe it's time to bump up to a 750?   That should peak your interest. 
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Re: Tips for Selling Bike on eBay
« Reply #6 on: January 23, 2013, 05:55:02 AM »
Maybe it's time to bump up to a 750?   That should peak your interest.

Next one will be a 2-Stroke..RD350 or Suzi havent decided yet.
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Re: Tips for Selling Bike on eBay
« Reply #7 on: January 23, 2013, 07:28:47 AM »
I just bought one, 11K miles all original. Paint, seat and pipes are in remarkable cond.
Need to clean out tank and then will be ready for start up.


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Re: Tips for Selling Bike on eBay
« Reply #8 on: January 23, 2013, 08:50:22 AM »
That's lookin nice Steve- o

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Re: Tips for Selling Bike on eBay
« Reply #9 on: January 23, 2013, 04:35:48 PM »
That's lookin nice Steve- o

Thanks. She'll be smokin' next month!
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Re: Tips for Selling Bike on eBay
« Reply #10 on: February 08, 2013, 05:25:16 AM »
Sold the bike on CL yesterday. $2k in cash and a 2000 Ducati Monster with 11k on the OD, single seat kit, Remus carbon pipes and a fly screen. Red with gold frame and in great condition.  That's now going up for sale one I get all the paper work done.  Figure 3k for the Duc and ill net around $4800.00 for the Honda after fees etc. I was asking 4900 so I'm happy.


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Re: Tips for Selling Bike on eBay
« Reply #11 on: February 08, 2013, 05:42:21 AM »
Sounds like a solid deal, Mike. Didnt see the ad on CL  Pics of the Duc?
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Re: Tips for Selling Bike on eBay
« Reply #12 on: February 08, 2013, 12:11:03 PM »
I just bought one, 11K miles all original. Paint, seat and pipes are in remarkable cond.
Need to clean out tank and then will be ready for start up.




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Re: Tips for Selling Bike on eBay
« Reply #13 on: February 08, 2013, 04:08:34 PM »
More like hoard!
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