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You can't win. I put my Bonnie on eBay and it didn't meet the reserve. One bloke calls me and offers nearly what it made and can pick up today. Another bloke rang afterwards who put the high bid on. That DIDN'T hit reserve. Maybe he can pick up next week, etc etc. He's offered 35 quid more. I tell him someone else called first, they have first dibs and I'm trying to be fair.
Man2 calls me to say he can get a van for the weekend if the other bloke pulls out.
I call him back after man1 confirms. Out of courtesy to say don't waste your money on hiring a van, as the first bloke is on his way - his wife had a right go at me!
What's so wrong with "this guy called first, he can pick it up today so you're second on the list"?
Man2 calls me to say he can get a van for the weekend if the other bloke pulls out.
I call him back after man1 confirms. Out of courtesy to say don't waste your money on hiring a van, as the first bloke is on his way - his wife had a right go at me!
What's so wrong with "this guy called first, he can pick it up today so you're second on the list"?
moanthebairns said:
I haven't a f
king clue what your on about. But would you part exchange it for a prize winning poodle, a breadvan civic and an aye-phone 4?
Chuck in a stolen PS4 and you may have a deal. Naturally the Civic must be one of the nastiest, most abused examples ever seen, and yet described as "mint". Init.king clue what your on about. But would you part exchange it for a prize winning poodle, a breadvan civic and an aye-phone 4?moanthebairns said:
I haven't a fking clue what your on about. But would you part exchange it for a prize winning poodle, a breadvan civic and an aye-phone 4?
I was offered a pit-bull puppy as a swap for a bike on gumtree once, I honestly thought it was a mate having a wind-up and knocked the guy back a bit rudely.king clue what your on about. But would you part exchange it for a prize winning poodle, a breadvan civic and an aye-phone 4?He then phoned my mobile and threatened to come round and stab me.
I have never cancelled an advert so quickly...
I wish I'd taken a screenshot selling my track bike. Said I had taken a deposit and the seller was already travelling to collect, if he didn't take it I'd let him know.
He then proceeds to say how much is he offering, I'll give you £50 more and collect tonight. I said no and he went on about I needed to get the best price possible. Already this is a guy I didn't want to deal with.
When I messaged him to say it was sold he deleted the conversation. I hate selling stuff privately, it's also so many time wasters and wkers.
He then proceeds to say how much is he offering, I'll give you £50 more and collect tonight. I said no and he went on about I needed to get the best price possible. Already this is a guy I didn't want to deal with.
When I messaged him to say it was sold he deleted the conversation. I hate selling stuff privately, it's also so many time wasters and w
kers.
I put my VFR up for sale on a Sunday, got a message the same day, he wanted to come have a look on the Tuesday, then changed that to Monday. Had another guy message on the Monday, let him know someone was looking at it that evening and I'd let him know if it was still available. 1st guy turned up on time, had a decent look, said 'let me think about it, will get back to you tonight'. Offered a decent price later that night, knocked him up by £50 and the deal was done. Came and picked it up Tuesday evening. Let 2nd guy know, said 'thanks for letting me know'.No drama, no issues, fastest I've ever sold a bike or car.
All through facebook too
My next bike sale will be full of idiots and time-wasters, I know...
All through facebook too
My next bike sale will be full of idiots and time-wasters, I know...
PX for me now EVERY time. I sold a car a few years back through local Friday Ad. Bulgarians who bought it went through 2 speed cameras within half an hour of purchase, then called me saying the car was not as described/fit for purpose etc. I received 2 NIPS & threatening phone calls from buyer - took ages to sort out.
Never again - take the hit from PX & move on....
Never again - take the hit from PX & move on....
With threads like this I'm seriously thinking of setting up a distance based sale or return service! 
I actually enjoy a bit of wheeling and dealing, the last bike I sold I took as a part exchange on my track bike and stands to be the fastest sale I have ever made.
less than 40 minutes from posting the advert to having a deposit in my bank and an agreed date to collect! As above, all through facebook too which usually gives you hassle.
I actually enjoy a bit of wheeling and dealing, the last bike I sold I took as a part exchange on my track bike and stands to be the fastest sale I have ever made.
less than 40 minutes from posting the advert to having a deposit in my bank and an agreed date to collect! As above, all through facebook too which usually gives you hassle.
Biker 1 said:
PX for me now EVERY time. I sold a car a few years back through local Friday Ad. Bulgarians who bought it went through 2 speed cameras within half an hour of purchase, then called me saying the car was not as described/fit for purpose etc. I received 2 NIPS & threatening phone calls from buyer - took ages to sort out.
Never again - take the hit from PX & move on....
What happened? Did they keep your car?Never again - take the hit from PX & move on....
Biker 1 said:
PX for me now EVERY time. I sold a car a few years back through local Friday Ad. Bulgarians who bought it went through 2 speed cameras within half an hour of purchase, then called me saying the car was not as described/fit for purpose etc. I received 2 NIPS & threatening phone calls from buyer - took ages to sort out.
Never again - take the hit from PX & move on....
Anything I sell these days gets changed over online as soon as the buyer collects.Never again - take the hit from PX & move on....
If it's after 7pm (when DVLA shuts down overnight) I do a signed receipt with date and time.
Sold a little NTV650 last month, which took ages to get a decent price for. I paid £1050 for it, which i thought was good value given the mileage (21k) and condition (for a 1993 bike). It needed tidying up (covered in horrid stickers) and a replacement mudguard, which i found on german ebay for £30.
Bought it to get my dad's confidence back up after years without riding, but he never rode it!
Started at an optimistic £1600. Had lots of offers of a grand. One guy came to look and was pleasant. We agreed on £1400 but then he wanted to go away and think about it. After a week i messaged him and he'd changed his mind. More offers of a grand, then unsold.
Kept it over winter. Up for sale again and a new MOT. Offered at £1400. More offers of a grand. It didn't sell.
Month later tried again. Bought a new tyre for it. More offers of a grand. Then finally a local bloke wanted to come and see it. Again, thoroughly pleasant. We agreed on £1250 and he rode it home.
In the end i pretty much broke even.
I could do with selling a few bikes TBH. 1999 ZX-9 and 2002 TT600, and possibly a 2000 R1. But i just can't stomach the ballache of getting decent prices for them. Everyone wants to pay trade price, and anything more than that you get accused of "wanting dealer prices".
Bought it to get my dad's confidence back up after years without riding, but he never rode it!
Started at an optimistic £1600. Had lots of offers of a grand. One guy came to look and was pleasant. We agreed on £1400 but then he wanted to go away and think about it. After a week i messaged him and he'd changed his mind. More offers of a grand, then unsold.
Kept it over winter. Up for sale again and a new MOT. Offered at £1400. More offers of a grand. It didn't sell.
Month later tried again. Bought a new tyre for it. More offers of a grand. Then finally a local bloke wanted to come and see it. Again, thoroughly pleasant. We agreed on £1250 and he rode it home.
In the end i pretty much broke even.
I could do with selling a few bikes TBH. 1999 ZX-9 and 2002 TT600, and possibly a 2000 R1. But i just can't stomach the ballache of getting decent prices for them. Everyone wants to pay trade price, and anything more than that you get accused of "wanting dealer prices".
Edited by PTF on Wednesday 25th July 11:51
I've had a few odd buyers of cars over the years, but never had any aggro. I normally put off or ignore anyone that doesn't seem quite right. Generally you can tell if people are going to give you hassle by their voice on the phone or the way they write messages.
Ebay auctions seem to attract time wasters and dossers. I don't bother with them anymore, especially given how high the fees are. I stick to ebay classified ads and PH.
Autotrader used to be my default but it's expensive and the last few times i've used it i've had a 0% success rate, but they've then gone on to be sold when i've tried an ebay classified ad.
Ebay auctions seem to attract time wasters and dossers. I don't bother with them anymore, especially given how high the fees are. I stick to ebay classified ads and PH.
Autotrader used to be my default but it's expensive and the last few times i've used it i've had a 0% success rate, but they've then gone on to be sold when i've tried an ebay classified ad.
CAPP0 said:
PTF said:
Had lots of offers of a grand.
More offers of a grand, then unsold.
More offers of a grand. It didn't sell.
More offers of a grand.
Looks to me like it found it's value and the eventual buyer overpaid!More offers of a grand, then unsold.
More offers of a grand. It didn't sell.
More offers of a grand.
Well that does kind of expose the real difficulty with selling privately. Trying to persuade a buyer that your bike deserves the price you're asking. It's not easy!
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