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Old 07-09-2009, 05:24 PM
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I'm looking at a used bike at a local motorsports dealer, and in the description of their services they talk about tax, license and a recon fee. What is a recon fee, and do I have to pay it or can I just say no, I'm not paying any recon fee?
 
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Old 07-09-2009, 05:28 PM
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I've never heard of a recon fee. But everything is negotiable.
 
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Old 07-09-2009, 05:29 PM
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Recondition???
 
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Old 07-09-2009, 05:34 PM
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It's the fee they charge for sneaking up on the bike and reporting it's condition/position.

(Ask them what it really is. I'm sure they'll tell you.)
 
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i'm betting on reconditioning too.
 
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could be right on the reconditioning fee....might be what they charge to do a full service to it and clean it up.
 
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Never heard of it either
 
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Yep......it is a reconditioning fee. Used car lots will sometimes charge this BS as well.
 
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I think that I would, "JUST SAY NO" to a recon fee!
 
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I think that I would, "JUST SAY NO" to a recon fee!
I agree....................Too many fees for everything.
 


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