Is this a reasonable offer?
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Is this a reasonable offer?
I sold my Iron and am looking at a few used softys. When I sold my bike I used what I thought was a great way to price out the bike. I took an average of the Kelly Blue Book Trade-In Value and the KBB Retail Value. My bike sold quick with no hassles or even haggling since coming up with the price was so straight forward.
I'm ready to start making offers but of course people are listing their used 2009 bikes for the same as a brand new one. Do you guys think this is a reasonable way to make offers on bikes? I certainly don't want to wast my time or other people's time.
I'm ready to start making offers but of course people are listing their used 2009 bikes for the same as a brand new one. Do you guys think this is a reasonable way to make offers on bikes? I certainly don't want to wast my time or other people's time.
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I see nothing wrong with that approach. People tend to think their bikes are worth more than they actually are. They put dollars into extras and want it back. Chrome, intake, exhaust, and all the rest has practically zero value to anyone but the owner. The pipes on your bike, which you love, probably are dreadful to my eyes and ears and that ***** G skull derby cover that you think is great and the Corbin seat you love will be the first things to go if I buy the bike. See where I'm going? I wouldn't pay new bike prices for any used bike unless it already had everything on it I want in the way of major upgrades. A low mile, fairly new bike with a 103 upgrade and a cam I like with a exhaust I like and a tuner may be worth new bike prices to me. When I look at any bike with the intention of buying it, the first thing that goes through my mind is what I need to replace on it to make it something I like. I figure those costs, weigh it against whatever the owner is asking, and determine if it's worth it. If it isn't, then I make an offer considering the difference. They take it or leave it. There are plenty of other bikes around for me to look at.
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Try putting a 'wanted' ad on craigslist and such too, and list the price range you're looking for. You'd be surprised how many replies you might get. I've done that several times and gotten a lot of replies, and bought twice that way.
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See that's about what I do when I sell a car or bike, but alot don't-they think they are sitting on a gold mine. The other day I was on the local CL an see an listing for a 08 Nightster for a few bolt on's and the guy was asking $13,000 LOL! I almost called him to see if it was a joke. I'm thinking about selling my 1200C and I have been lookig on CL to see what people are asking and they are all over the place. Some are very low and others are on crack. My bike books for $8300 so i'm going to start out at $7700 obo and go from there. I say find the bikes you like, set your price limit then make the calls. Don't do what I hate. I had a car listed for $3200 and poeple were asking if i would take $1000. So shop with in a grand of your price range-if some once is asking $13000 dont' call and try to offer them $9000. We all want a good deal, but there is a point when it's just dumb to offet way lower than someone is asking.
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be open to buying one in a different location. This will sound like something from a reality TV show but, in Greenville SC. you can find almost any model Harley Davidson for sale for any price. The owner usually buys a new one because a friend or relative has one, gets it home and realizes it doesnt go with his dockers and polo and sits in the garage until his wife decides to change the theme in the garage to a different motif. And of course he wants the same as he paid 3 years ago but will sell it for best offer just to clear it out of the garage with his unused fitness equipment. There are always 05 to 09 models coming to the harley shop with less than 1000 miles on them for trade or some type of appraisal before selling.
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The reason you see a high price on a newer bike is usually because they owe that much and their trying to get pay off or more.
1. Get the bike you really want!
2. Don't pay for extras that you wouldn't have added yourself!
3. Trade in value is a good starting point!
4. Don't pay retail,there are lots of bikes out there for sale at fair prices!
5. In the end if you really like the bike and you get it at a price your comfortable with,your happy!
Good luck!
1. Get the bike you really want!
2. Don't pay for extras that you wouldn't have added yourself!
3. Trade in value is a good starting point!
4. Don't pay retail,there are lots of bikes out there for sale at fair prices!
5. In the end if you really like the bike and you get it at a price your comfortable with,your happy!
Good luck!
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All good advice - thanks everyone. I think I'll make an offer this week.
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Ok, I've had it. I been reading about this like, forever now.
If I were to sell my bike I'm selling it with the intention of getting some bucks back for the upgrades. Not all of it, but some.
I don't know what some buyers are thinking. Because the economy is not great they think they want to buy an advertised scoot and pay noting for it.
The dealer rapes you with the prices for the parts and the buyer wants to take another go at it.
If you don't want to pay for the extras then find one that doesn't have any.
That sounds simple to me.
You guys selling your scoots stick to your guns. Don't listen to this crap. Sell the bike at a fair price and tell whoever doesn't like it to take a hike.
If I were to sell my bike I'm selling it with the intention of getting some bucks back for the upgrades. Not all of it, but some.
I don't know what some buyers are thinking. Because the economy is not great they think they want to buy an advertised scoot and pay noting for it.
The dealer rapes you with the prices for the parts and the buyer wants to take another go at it.
If you don't want to pay for the extras then find one that doesn't have any.
That sounds simple to me.
You guys selling your scoots stick to your guns. Don't listen to this crap. Sell the bike at a fair price and tell whoever doesn't like it to take a hike.
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Great advise, at least you will know if the seller is completely firm on there price. If they are willing to negotiate it would be worth driving to look at it.