Where to sell nearly new/unused kit
Where to sell nearly new/unused kit
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MrChips

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3,299 posts

241 months

Thursday 4th January 2018
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Evening all!

It's been over a year since i had a bike and now looking at getting another one in a couple of months. I've dug out a whole load of Dainese kit i bought 3yrs ago (after my father passed away and I spent a chunk of inheritance on attempting to feel better!) and it is way way too small as i've eaten quite a few pies since.

Some of this stuff i haven't ever worn, but there's textile suits, full 2piece leathers amongst lots of other stuff. I've tried selling on here but no joy, so where else would be good to try? i'm wary of eBay after hearing bad stories of buyers reporting missing items and sellers losing out, although i could do collection only?

Where would you look if you were thinking of buying 2nd hand kit?

Mr OCD

6,388 posts

242 months

Thursday 4th January 2018
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I’ve found Facebook groups pretty good lately and some of the bike specific forums ...

Ilovejapcrap

3,311 posts

143 months

Thursday 4th January 2018
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What sort of size is it mr chips ?

I’d stick on eBay with a link

MrChips

Original Poster:

3,299 posts

241 months

Thursday 4th January 2018
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It's mostly Dainese size 48 which is equivalent to a Small/36" chest or 30" waist.

Let's just say i was pretty skinny. The leathers are particularly funny now as they've never been worn in, and they were tight when i bought them!

I've tried FB in the past but not dedicated biking groups so will give that a go as well.

Pirks

66 posts

203 months

Thursday 4th January 2018
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I don't suppose you have any pics do you? What armour does it have?

Chongwong

1,045 posts

178 months

Friday 5th January 2018
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Throw some pics and stuff up, I'm looking for some gear soon

SVS

3,824 posts

302 months

Friday 5th January 2018
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It’s a shame about eBay: there’s zero protection for sellers now.

Biker 1

8,609 posts

150 months

Friday 5th January 2018
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MrChips said:
It's mostly Dainese size 48 which is equivalent to a Small/36" chest or 30" waist.
Bother - I wish I hadn't eaten so many pies....

podman

9,086 posts

271 months

Friday 5th January 2018
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Gumtree...

IAN1967

340 posts

201 months

Friday 5th January 2018
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I sell my old gear on ebay but put for collection only

I know it limits the market but the buyer can inspect the item beofre they take it away, I put them on for a sum with make an offer

HTH

WaferThinHam

1,680 posts

161 months

Saturday 6th January 2018
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MrChips said:
Evening all!

It's been over a year since i had a bike and now looking at getting another one in a couple of months. I've dug out a whole load of Dainese kit i bought 3yrs ago (after my father passed away and I spent a chunk of inheritance on attempting to feel better!) and it is way way too small as i've eaten quite a few pies since.

Some of this stuff i haven't ever worn, but there's textile suits, full 2piece leathers amongst lots of other stuff. I've tried selling on here but no joy, so where else would be good to try? i'm wary of eBay after hearing bad stories of buyers reporting missing items and sellers losing out, although i could do collection only?

Where would you look if you were thinking of buying 2nd hand kit?
Ebay and send via courier signed for courier (not Hermes).

Pothole

34,367 posts

313 months

Sunday 7th January 2018
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I've sold quite a few things on ebay and had no issues. Why are we (as humans) so quick to assume the worst is going to happen because of a few negative stories?