Author Topic: $1700 seat... (Read 2912 times)

cb350twin · « **on:** August 20, 2009, 12:30:47 AM »

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/HONDA-CB750K0-SAND-CAST-CB-750-K-DUCK-TAIL-SEAT-25-OFF_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp3286Q2ec0Q2em14QQhashZitem3ef61aa76bQQitemZ270416914283QQptZMotorcyclesQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories

$:-\$

Oh with a $100 shipping too! even a better deal!

Ecosse · « **Reply #1 on:** August 20, 2009, 12:35:05 AM »

"sorry sweetie, you and the kids can't eat this month. i really want this seat and the pounding in the arse that comes with it."

insane.

tramp · « **Reply #2 on:** August 20, 2009, 03:46:36 AM »

lets see
do i buy a seat or another bike with the money?

Dawdlin Dog · « **Reply #3 on:** August 20, 2009, 05:04:14 AM »

Well there is 25% off so that got to make it a bargain right?

Johnie · « **Reply #4 on:** August 20, 2009, 05:54:15 AM »

Gosh...you can get the Yamiya duck for about $900 including shipping. And the Yami seat is superb!!!

754 · « **Reply #5 on:** August 20, 2009, 08:44:58 AM »

The Yamiya seat would not be first generation..

That seat cost a few hundred more, than the bike cost when it was brand new..

ColinMc · « **Reply #6 on:** August 20, 2009, 10:49:16 AM »

So the one I got at a swap meet for 100 bucks...is worth how much?! I should e-mail the seller and ask if he wants to buy another one from me for a killer deal of 1k...since "We've all seen these seats sell for 3k+!!!"

Duke McDukiedook · « **Reply #7 on:** August 20, 2009, 10:55:32 AM »

Airbrush paint on the logo boys, not rattle can!

noahspop · « **Reply #8 on:** August 20, 2009, 11:27:38 AM »

has anybody here actually used this guy?

cookindaddy · « **Reply #9 on:** August 20, 2009, 02:31:10 PM »

Wow.
It is a bit mind blowing.
I just refinished mine and it looks as good I think.
We'll see if he sells it for that price.

Johnie · « **Reply #10 on:** August 20, 2009, 02:50:28 PM »

Maybe a sugar daddy will buy it??? I really do not give a hoot what generation it is...as long as it looks good. That is nutso...

cookindaddy · « **Reply #11 on:** August 20, 2009, 02:54:03 PM »

I think that Honda changed the seat mounting method as they went along.
Like all the other parts of these bikes, it's best to be aware, especially with an expensive item. I have a K8 and I know for sure that the K7 and the K8 were the same.

kghost · « **Reply #12 on:** August 20, 2009, 10:32:00 PM »

"If you are restoring your vintage motorcycle to Museum Quality Standards, then treat your bike to the BEST, MOST ACCURATE , HIGHEST QUALITY, SEMI RESTORED OEM SEATS on eBay or the net!"

"We go the 'EXTRA MILE' to SEMI RESTORE seats to OEM accuracy and historical correctness because our customers DESERVE THE BEST!

"refinished with Gloss Balck Poly-Urethane enamel (better then OEM)."

Huh? What the hell happened to correctness?

Chrome Trim Strip Removed, Scratches Sanded Out -High Polished on High Speed Buffing wheel and reinstalled with clean or new hardware.

$100 for shipping? Really Seriously? WTF
What a TOol...

74cb750 · « **Reply #13 on:** August 20, 2009, 10:37:57 PM »

Hmmm....wonder if this guy takes rubber checks?

noahspop · « **Reply #14 on:** August 21, 2009, 08:24:32 AM »

i betcha its evolution7's new gig.
who wants t be the first to get a seat from him?

i guess it's not that funny.

JS550 · « **Reply #15 on:** August 21, 2009, 10:31:23 AM »

Does it come with a bag of the weed he was smoking when he did the auction? Might be worth it??
lol

hapakev · « **Reply #16 on:** August 24, 2009, 11:39:29 PM »

Quote from: noahspop on August 21, 2009, 08:24:32 AM

i betcha its evolution7's new gig.
who wants t be the first to get a seat from him?

i guess it's not that funny.

Yeah it is. LOL

Zaipai · « **Reply #17 on:** August 25, 2009, 12:10:50 AM »

Well this guy has been selling stuff since 99, lots of good feedback but the negative stuff has to do with condition and or shipping. He also states a few times that he charges a small shipping fee.. Sorry small? $100? That is hardly small.. This guy priced the buy it now so that no one would.. go figure..

MoTo-BunnY · « **Reply #18 on:** August 25, 2009, 12:39:37 AM »

Quote from: Zaipai on August 25, 2009, 12:10:50 AM

Well this guy has been selling stuff since 99, lots of good feedback but the negative stuff has to do with condition and or shipping. He also states a few times that he charges a small shipping fee.. Sorry small? $100? That is hardly small.. This guy priced the buy it now so that no one would.. go figure..

His feedback is HORRIBLE! What are you talking about? Anything much below blood temp = the suck (98.6%)

His star ratings are some of the WORST I have ever seen, too. Anything under 4.6 or so isn't too good at all and he has two at 4.1. You have to be a real fcuk up to have scores like that on the feeBay. That shipping cost is so ridiculous, I bet he could have that listing yanked too, as eBay has been cracking down on shipping gouging. I bet shipping that via UPS would be $40-50, tops, actual cost

Just some of the negs: (courtesy of my Firefox hack - 'show only negs' mod):

*NOS item didn't fit my 69-70 CL175 K3. Seller unwilling to consider resolution.
Reply by coolretrobikes4u (May-02-09 17:18):
U DID NOT COMPARE OLD 2 NEW OR ASK QUESTIONS OR DIMENSIONS BEFORE BUYING RIGHT?
HONDA CL175K3 CL 175 FORK COVER HEAD LIGHT EAR NOS NEW (#270355843664)

*nearly a month has now passed and still not dispatched still making excuses
   Apr-08-09 01:59
Honda 305 Dream Benly Seat Cover w/ Chrome Trim Strip (#270321052421)

*Badges good for trash, shipping paid 65$, true shipping 37$ dishonest seller ! Mar-18-09 13:32
HONDA CB 450 CB450K1 Side Covers + Badges Emblems (#270287799352)

*product not delievered 5 wks after ordering and being paid for
Reply by coolretrobikes4u (Jan-16-09 06:33):
ITEM LOST IN XMAS MAIL-SHIPPED REPLACEMENT - PLEASE REMOVE NEG FDBCK ASAP
Follow-up by vjmc911 (Feb-03-09 12:05):
manual received after 6 wks.

*Watch Out! For hidden shipping charges, Overrated. May-15-01 10:55
     *
Reply by coolretrobikes4u (Sep-11-01 05:45):
I charge small handling fee as stated on ALL my auction pages! HARDLY HIDDEN

Johnie · « **Reply #19 on:** August 25, 2009, 05:37:22 AM »

Bunny...nice detective work there. He is off my list of sellers. Shipping charges...$100+ for the USA is a rip-off. That was my cost to have my duckbill seat shipped from Japan and Yamiya sends it fast. I think it was like 3 - 5 days and I had it all the way across the seas.

Zaipai · « **Reply #20 on:** August 25, 2009, 09:52:50 AM »

Quote from: MoTo-BunnY on August 25, 2009, 12:39:37 AM

His feedback is HORRIBLE! What are you talking about? Anything much below blood temp = the suck (98.6%)

Yea, I guess that was what I was going for. I did not like his feedback replies very unprofessional and really rude. He seem to blame the buyers all the time. Way to build your customer base. You also don't price a seat restro based on the price of the bike but the quality of the work, I mean who does that, besides this guy? I don't care if the bike is worth 100k if its a crappy restore on the seat then its not worth more just cause the bike is worth more. I just don't understand people like this. Wonder if he gets any takers..?

I agree Johnie, He is off my list of sellers also. That seat in the picture just does not look that good anyway. Plus in at least one transaction he charged the buyer for his feebay transaction fee..

MoTo-BunnY · « **Reply #21 on:** August 25, 2009, 03:03:45 PM »

Quote from: Zaipai on August 25, 2009, 09:52:50 AM

Quote from: MoTo-BunnY on August 25, 2009, 12:39:37 AM
His feedback is HORRIBLE! What are you talking about? Anything much below blood temp = the suck (98.6%)
Yea, I guess that was what I was going for. I did not like his feedback replies very unprofessional and really rude. He seem to blame the buyers all the time. Way to build your customer base. You also don't price a seat restro based on the price of the bike but the quality of the work, I mean who does that, besides this guy? I don't care if the bike is worth 100k if its a crappy restore on the seat then its not worth more just cause the bike is worth more. I just don't understand people like this. Wonder if he gets any takers..?

I agree Johnie, He is off my list of sellers also. That seat in the picture just does not look that good anyway. Plus in at least one transaction he charged the buyer for his feebay transaction fee..

Yeah blaming the customer all harshly was the other red flag for me, for sure, and he seems to use every cliche' excuse in the book regarding extensive shipping delays, losses, and what not.

For us, with over 10 years of eBaying and thousands of sales, we have had a total of TWO packages ever lost in transit and a couple of delays. (both shipments to Italy, where they languished in customs for a month, before showing up). We kept in touch with the customers, assured them they would either get that manual, a replacement, or a refund so we never got negged like he does.

Zaipai · « **Reply #22 on:** August 25, 2009, 09:30:54 PM »

Quote from: MoTo-BunnY on August 25, 2009, 03:03:45 PM

Yeah blaming the customer all harshly was the other red flag for me, for sure, and he seems to use every cliche' excuse in the book regarding extensive shipping delays, losses, and what not.

For us, with over 10 years of eBaying and thousands of sales, we have had a total of TWO packages ever lost in transit and a couple of delays. (both shipments to Italy, where they languished in customs for a month, before showing up). We kept in touch with the customers, assured them they would either get that manual, a replacement, or a refund so we never got negged like he does.

Exactly. I have pretty much stopped buying off feebay, mostly because I had been taken 4 times I will admit that 2 of them where my own stupidity. I have been VERY happy ever since!

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