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Rumbleon works
Here's the deal. I had a beautiful 2012 RK Classic with 16 thou miles. I am 69 and developed arthritis in my hands so riding after 57 years was no longer fun (not to mention how this has impacted my "sex life", as a "solo practitioner".). I decided I had to sell the bike and did not want to deal with the general rabble of life (anyone who is not me). I knew the bike would sell for about $10,500 but would take time. I filled out the Rumbleon quote form and submitted it on line. It took about 10 minutes to fill it out, throw in a couple of pictures then wait 10 minutes for the offer to come in. They offered $8,500 and they pay for shipping. They sent me a FedEx label and I sent them the signed title, bill of sale, and odometer statement. I also sent them my bank account info. By the end of the following day, the money was in my account. A driver called two days later and picked up the bike on the following day. Rumbleon has listed the bike for sale for $11,400. They pay shipping on the sale to the buyer and seller. I was happy with what I got being that I just wanted to get on with my life (albeit bikeless) and invest my money in strippers and any general debochery which I still have the strength for. They offer an honest fair service that may not be for all but at least gives you a good option. They are also a good source for purchasing bikes reasonably.
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Here's the deal. I had a beautiful 2012 RK Classic with 16 thou miles. I am 69 and developed arthritis in my hands so riding after 57 years was no longer fun (not to mention how this has impacted my "sex life", as a "solo practitioner".). I decided I had to sell the bike and did not want to deal with the general rabble of life (anyone who is not me). I knew the bike would sell for about $10,500 but would take time. I filled out the Rumbleon quote form and submitted it on line. It took about 10 minutes to fill it out, throw in a couple of pictures then wait 10 minutes for the offer to come in. They offered $8,500 and they pay for shipping. They sent me a FedEx label and I sent them the signed title, bill of sale, and odometer statement. I also sent them my bank account info. By the end of the following day, the money was in my account. A driver called two days later and picked up the bike on the following day. Rumbleon has listed the bike for sale for $11,400. They pay shipping on the sale to the buyer and seller. I was happy with what I got being that I just wanted to get on with my life (albeit bikeless) and invest my money in strippers and any general debochery which I still have the strength for. They offer an honest fair service that may not be for all but at least gives you a good option. They are also a good source for purchasing bikes reasonably.
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This is why I asked my question about whether Dealers pay sales tax when they purchase a bike. Since RumbleOn does not have to pay sales tax when they buy your bike, I think their offers are a bit too low.
Also, how did you know that you could sell your bike at about $10,500 but it would take time?
Also, how did you know that you could sell your bike at about $10,500 but it would take time?
Last edited by BobRR; Mar 30, 2019 at 08:35 AM.
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Not to mention that theyre also buying a bike based on the info you provide and some pictures. Theres a lot of gamble put on them buying your bike. They are a business trying to make money, and they have to make that money off of the sellers and the buyers, just like every other dealer.
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Factor in the bike shipping that they cover from you and whoever buys the bike from them, they have to pay employees to make these transactions happen, plus all of their other business expenses, insurances, etc.
Not to mention that they’re also buying a bike based on the info you provide and some pictures. There’s a lot of gamble put on them buying your bike. They are a business trying to make money, and they have to make that money off of the sellers and the buyers, just like every other dealer.
Not to mention that they’re also buying a bike based on the info you provide and some pictures. There’s a lot of gamble put on them buying your bike. They are a business trying to make money, and they have to make that money off of the sellers and the buyers, just like every other dealer.
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Ok so try both and compare the figures. Sell to whoever gives you the best deal.
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Road Master
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Mastiff107. I congratulate and admire you sir for hanging up your spurs and moving on with dignity.
And with your life if not your best health. My years of age and years riding are close to yours, with one
near fatal accident sometime last century. I have buried more than a few friends who did not know when
to quit, and I see riders every day who by all rights should not ride. They are a danger to themselves and
others,. I only hope I get out of this alive and have the good sense to quit when I can do it on my terms.
As for Rumbelon, I like the name but have nothing to say good or bad. I think your post was more of a goodbye
to a lifetime of riding and that parting with one more bike was a small detail.
Six years ago I saw myself in the mirror and decided a trike was the only way to keep riding. Well after three
years of that my back and knees were better and I am back on two wheels. I have scaled down from a 900 pound
Limited to an 800 pound Road King. I am prepared to drop down to a Heritage maybe, and
if I am riding a moped at age 90 there will be a big smile on my face.
Sorry if this is off the thread topic, just had to put it out there.
And with your life if not your best health. My years of age and years riding are close to yours, with one
near fatal accident sometime last century. I have buried more than a few friends who did not know when
to quit, and I see riders every day who by all rights should not ride. They are a danger to themselves and
others,. I only hope I get out of this alive and have the good sense to quit when I can do it on my terms.
As for Rumbelon, I like the name but have nothing to say good or bad. I think your post was more of a goodbye
to a lifetime of riding and that parting with one more bike was a small detail.
Six years ago I saw myself in the mirror and decided a trike was the only way to keep riding. Well after three
years of that my back and knees were better and I am back on two wheels. I have scaled down from a 900 pound
Limited to an 800 pound Road King. I am prepared to drop down to a Heritage maybe, and
if I am riding a moped at age 90 there will be a big smile on my face.
Sorry if this is off the thread topic, just had to put it out there.
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They have to pay the sales tax when they sell it. It's called "sales tax", not "buy" tax and is paid by the seller and reported and collected at tax time (or quarterly, etc.) when the retailer reports his revenue. The fact that is usually passed through to the buyer doesn't change the fact that the seller is responsible for paying it to the state. Therefore, RumbleOn is going to give you an offer that reflects the amount of profit they think they can make when they sell the bike including the cost of the sales tax they will have to pay to the state.
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I’m selling my TriGlide. A local dealer offered me cash to buy it from me, at the same value they would use for trade in. I checked with RumbleOn... Theyboffered $2,000 less than my dealer. That makes sense since they are paying shipping both directions.