eBay HD Sales
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Just an observation - It sure seems like a large percentage of bikes I'm watching are "Reserve Not Met" and unsold by the end of the auction period. Prices are still going down I guess. People still hold a little too high of an opinion (money-wise) of their scoots. Me too though I guess.
Good luck to you sellers out there!
Good luck to you sellers out there!
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I agree, a lot of them are waaaay overpriced. It seems like a lot of peepsselling think they should get back all of what they have put into it. I'm looking for another bike, but I can buy a used bike from a dealer for less than some on ebay think their bike is worth.
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I also agree.
I had my nephews 883L on ebay and didn't meet the reserve - even though we had a very low reserve.
We did get a lot of potential buyers that asked what the reserve was and came back with an offer. We did sell the bike for about 10% off reserve after the auction closed.
I had my nephews 883L on ebay and didn't meet the reserve - even though we had a very low reserve.
We did get a lot of potential buyers that asked what the reserve was and came back with an offer. We did sell the bike for about 10% off reserve after the auction closed.
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I agree, a lot of them are waaaay overpriced. It seems like a lot of peepsselling think they should get back all of what they have put into it. I'm looking for another bike, but I can buy a used bike from a dealer for less than some on ebay think their bike is worth.
That has definitely been my observation also. Cheaper at the dealers sounds weird though!
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People check the blue book value and assume their ride is worth the top price listed. More than likely the seller is looking to maximize his profit to either pay off an outstanding lien, or make a decent downpayment on his new bike. A dealer will not pay you extra for all the add-ons on your scoot, but a private sale can be swayed by things like loud pipes and shiny chrome.
You can buy cheaper from a dealer because he paid a lot less for the bike than it is worth (trade-in value or auction price). Any money he makes over his cost is profit, and makes space on his showroom floor to move another bike. He has more wiggle room in his asking price for the used bike than he does with a new bike. So he may sell you a used bike at near his cost, but he'll make it up selling a new bike with a padded price to another guy.
You can buy cheaper from a dealer because he paid a lot less for the bike than it is worth (trade-in value or auction price). Any money he makes over his cost is profit, and makes space on his showroom floor to move another bike. He has more wiggle room in his asking price for the used bike than he does with a new bike. So he may sell you a used bike at near his cost, but he'll make it up selling a new bike with a padded price to another guy.
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People check the blue book value and assume their ride is worth the top price listed. More than likely the seller is looking to maximize his profit to either pay off an outstanding lien, or make a decent downpayment on his new bike. A dealer will not pay you extra for all the add-ons on your scoot, but a private sale can be swayed by things like loud pipes and shiny chrome.
You can buy cheaper from a dealer because he paid a lot less for the bike than it is worth (trade-in value or auction price). Any money he makes over his cost is profit, and makes space on his showroom floor to move another bike. He has more wiggle room in his asking price for the used bike than he does with a new bike. So he may sell you a used bike at near his cost, but he'll make it up selling a new bike with a padded price to another guy.
You can buy cheaper from a dealer because he paid a lot less for the bike than it is worth (trade-in value or auction price). Any money he makes over his cost is profit, and makes space on his showroom floor to move another bike. He has more wiggle room in his asking price for the used bike than he does with a new bike. So he may sell you a used bike at near his cost, but he'll make it up selling a new bike with a padded price to another guy.
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Cruiser
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I have noticed that same thing on Ebay. It almost makes you think the sellers are fishing for top price and it really isn't much of an auction. Unless the seller was right close by, why would you buy an unseen bike and on top of that either pick it up or have it shipped. I am under the opinion that advertising a bike on Ebay is kind of silly.
Better off selling in a local paper or what really sells is word of mouth.
I think I take tjvrodrick suggests and check out Craigs list, at least you can hone in on something close you can look at before plunking down serious bucks.
Better off selling in a local paper or what really sells is word of mouth.
I think I take tjvrodrick suggests and check out Craigs list, at least you can hone in on something close you can look at before plunking down serious bucks.
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I got this FXSTC on e-bay for $7,100. It only had 17,000 miles in it, and was in excellent condition with lots of chrome added. When I went to pick it up, the seller even threw in a new Dunlop for the rear. The seller was one of the nicest guys I have ever met, and had four other Harleys. Even after the deal was made he wanted me to take it for a ride to make sure it was what I wanted. He gave me the bill of sale from when he bought it from a dealer in 2003 with 4,000 miles on it. He paid $16,800. There are some good deals out there. You just have to watch for them. I had been looking at a 90 FXSTC with 30,000 miles on it that the dealer had, and he wanted $8,500. It was excellent also, but I think I got the better deal. I have put 2,000 miles on it since I got it, and it runs superbly.