$4300 Tri-Glide, or scam?
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$4300 Tri-Glide, or scam?
Well, I found a Tri-Glide in the local craigslist for a mere $4300! It is a 2010 model with very low miles on it:
http://joplin.craigslist.org/mcy/1806168683.html
I guess I don't see how/why someone would sell a $30k (new) bike for $4300 right off the line. That would be taking a loss of close to 85%!
I did email them, and yes, the price is $4300. The email response makes me a little suspicious. Turns out, the bike isn't local...but in Canada!
Here's the response:
"Hi,
*
Thank you for being interested in buying my 2010 Harley Davidson Tri Glide Ultra Classic Trike, 200 miles, Engine size: 1690cc.
It is in EXCELLENT condition; the body and paint are great, no scratches and no dents; it has never been involved in an accident; comes with all the documents needed for registration and clear title.
My final price for the bike is US $4,300. It is priced to sell fast !
My husband died one month ago and I decided to move closer to my parents(they are very old) in Canada and the bike is here with me. As I am unable to travel in the near future and having no one to help me with the sale I decided to make this transaction through eBay. I believe this protects both buyer and seller and it's the right way to do this.
So don't get me wrong and don't take it personally but I would prefer to secure the deal through eBay. Also because the bike will be shipped from Canada to US I prefer to work with a third party in order to keep the both of us safe in this deal. I will be assured you will buy the bike and you will be assured that you will receive it! Basically the money will be sent to them and they will keep the money until you receive the bike and only after you inspect and drive it they will forward the money to me.
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If you have other questions feel free to email.
Thank you!
Michelle Reuter"
http://joplin.craigslist.org/mcy/1806168683.html
I guess I don't see how/why someone would sell a $30k (new) bike for $4300 right off the line. That would be taking a loss of close to 85%!
I did email them, and yes, the price is $4300. The email response makes me a little suspicious. Turns out, the bike isn't local...but in Canada!
Here's the response:
"Hi,
*
Thank you for being interested in buying my 2010 Harley Davidson Tri Glide Ultra Classic Trike, 200 miles, Engine size: 1690cc.
It is in EXCELLENT condition; the body and paint are great, no scratches and no dents; it has never been involved in an accident; comes with all the documents needed for registration and clear title.
My final price for the bike is US $4,300. It is priced to sell fast !
My husband died one month ago and I decided to move closer to my parents(they are very old) in Canada and the bike is here with me. As I am unable to travel in the near future and having no one to help me with the sale I decided to make this transaction through eBay. I believe this protects both buyer and seller and it's the right way to do this.
So don't get me wrong and don't take it personally but I would prefer to secure the deal through eBay. Also because the bike will be shipped from Canada to US I prefer to work with a third party in order to keep the both of us safe in this deal. I will be assured you will buy the bike and you will be assured that you will receive it! Basically the money will be sent to them and they will keep the money until you receive the bike and only after you inspect and drive it they will forward the money to me.
*
If you have other questions feel free to email.
Thank you!
Michelle Reuter"
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Isn't there a warning on the craigslist site about buying a vehicle that needs to be shipped? And ebay won't do the deal from what I've read.
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