Author Topic: Anybody sold a bike or car on Bring a Trailer? (Read 5391 times)

Scott S · « **on:** January 20, 2020, 11:39:08 AM »

Thinking about selling some stuff this year. I submitted one of my bikes to BaT and got a reply. They want to list it at no reserve and that's scary to me. I've seen some nice prices and results on the auctions, but with my luck I'd be the outlier and lose out at $900 or something.

rocket johnny · « **Reply #1 on:** January 20, 2020, 12:20:43 PM »

i have followed bring a trailer for years and they seem to be a stand up auction site . why the pressure to go no reserve ? it costs 99 bucks to list a vehicle and am sure you can set a reserve . if they push for no reserve you can always say no .

Stev-o · « **Reply #2 on:** January 20, 2020, 01:38:57 PM »

Quote from: rocket johnny on January 20, 2020, 12:20:43 PM

it costs 99 bucks to list a vehicle and am sure you can set a reserve .

This is what I have heard too

Scott S · « **Reply #3 on:** January 20, 2020, 03:45:14 PM »

I balked at the no reserve and they agreed to list it with a reserve.

rocket johnny · « **Reply #4 on:** January 20, 2020, 04:05:24 PM »

glad you were able to set a reserve , i'll look for your bike on b a t good luck and hope you hit a home run !

Stev-o · « **Reply #5 on:** January 21, 2020, 06:23:41 AM »

Quote from: Scott S on January 20, 2020, 03:45:14 PM

I balked at the no reserve and they agreed to list it with a reserve.

Let us know how it goes, Scott. I have a couple bikes I may want to sell. Thx

Scott S · « **Reply #6 on:** January 21, 2020, 07:03:47 AM »

Looking at what a few bikes have sold for on there, I may end up listing more than one!

sixthwisconsin · « **Reply #7 on:** January 21, 2020, 08:14:53 AM »

I submitted my 750f maybe 6 months ago and got the same run around with them demanding no reserve. I told them "no" and kept the bike.

I may make another go at it at some point.

Scott S · « **Reply #8 on:** January 21, 2020, 09:00:33 AM »

I wouldn't say they "demanded" no reserve. They initially offered to list it as a no-reserve auction. I told them I was concerned about it selling too low. They immediately replied that they would list it at the reserve I asked for.

jakec · « **Reply #9 on:** January 21, 2020, 09:25:33 AM »

I've seen some unremarkable bikes going for a lot on there. Pretty weird imo. Maybe the people buying on that website like to read the story and that helps them feel secure in the purchase. Always nice photos too.

Scott S · « **Reply #10 on:** January 21, 2020, 09:46:25 AM »

I saw a CT70 sell for $6800 and the guy said he was going to hang it from wires in his garage.
I have one just as nice or nicer I'd be glad to sell him at that price! Or less!

sixthwisconsin · « **Reply #11 on:** January 21, 2020, 09:54:25 AM »

I went back and forth with them on a reserve and they pretty much told me no. Maybe I was asking for too high a reserve but I have over 5k in the motor alone. I might try again at some point.

Stev-o · « **Reply #12 on:** January 21, 2020, 02:01:56 PM »

I went on the website and I immediately saw bikes that I considered buying!

Guess I need to stay off it.

Scott S · « **Reply #13 on:** January 21, 2020, 02:11:05 PM »

Just wait a couple of weeks and bid on mine!

sixthwisconsin · « **Reply #14 on:** January 21, 2020, 05:52:53 PM »

Good luck Scott!
I follow this site regularly and the Honda fours go for big dollars.
I have been amazed at the final prices for these bikes.

rocket johnny · « **Reply #15 on:** January 30, 2020, 08:41:22 AM »

today on b a t they have a 76 k6 ,, a twin to mine . be interesting to see what is sells for . it looks decent, fairly low miles and stock exhaust . but cracked side covers , ignition and starter switch moved . time will tell

34barab · « **Reply #16 on:** January 30, 2020, 09:41:07 AM »

Quote from: Scott S on January 20, 2020, 11:39:08 AM

Thinking about selling some stuff this year. I submitted one of my bikes to BaT and got a reply. They want to list it at no reserve and that's scary to me. I've seen some nice prices and results on the auctions, but with my luck I'd be the outlier and lose out at $900 or something.

Scott

What bike are you thinking of selling on BaT?

Scott S · « **Reply #17 on:** January 30, 2020, 03:12:43 PM »

Quote from: 34barab on January 30, 2020, 09:41:07 AM

Quote from: Scott S on January 20, 2020, 11:39:08 AM
Thinking about selling some stuff this year. I submitted one of my bikes to BaT and got a reply. They want to list it at no reserve and that's scary to me. I've seen some nice prices and results on the auctions, but with my luck I'd be the outlier and lose out at $900 or something.

Scott

What bike are you thinking of selling on BaT?

Starting with this one. More coming soon.

jakec · « **Reply #18 on:** January 30, 2020, 03:43:13 PM »

I always liked the exhaust on that one. how much are you hoping to get for it?

Scott S · « **Reply #19 on:** February 04, 2020, 03:37:16 AM »

Well, here we go!

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1973-honda-honda-cb500/?utm_source=transactionalemail&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=bat_tagged_comment#comment-4104118

Stev-o · « **Reply #20 on:** February 04, 2020, 06:29:05 AM »

Quote from: Scott S on February 04, 2020, 03:37:16 AM

Well, here we go!

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1973-honda-honda-cb500/?utm_source=transactionalemail&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=bat_tagged_comment#comment-4104118

Great ad Scott! Do they help you write it? That is one thing that always stood out to me on BAT, the info in the listing is so much better than most other websites where bikes are listed.

GLWS...

Scott S · « **Reply #21 on:** February 04, 2020, 06:45:37 AM »

You supply a ton of information and they write the ad. You get to edit and approve it before it's listed.

754 · « **Reply #22 on:** February 04, 2020, 10:02:39 AM »

5 k already, I guess you are more than happy with that...

Scott S · « **Reply #23 on:** February 04, 2020, 10:16:30 AM »

Shoot yeah!

jakec · « **Reply #24 on:** February 04, 2020, 11:41:35 AM »

gotta love the guy flexing his knowledge on the gas cap

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Author Topic: Anybody sold a bike or car on Bring a Trailer? (Read 5391 times)