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Oct 14, 2015 | 03:28 PM

jpbutler1983

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Advice on selling

Here's my ad. Please tell me if I'm asking way too much.

I got an offer for 2700...

I just feel like I could get more than that.

Thoughts?

https://savannah.craigslist.org/mcy/5264718165.html

Oct 14, 2015 | 03:43 PM

Scuba10jdl

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I'd expect no more than $3k out of it if you push. The market is flooded with tons of old Sportsters, which unfortunately drives prices way down. Not a good sellers market for bikes. I can find several 2004+ Sportsters for your asking price in my area right now. And I'm sure I wouldn't have to pay that much.

For reference, I paid about what you're asking for my 2002 with several accessories I wanted and stage 1 already done, 6 years ago...

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Oct 14, 2015 | 03:53 PM

Super Glidester

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It depends on if you need the money I guess. I don't need three grand, that's why I don't sell my 05 Sportster 883. If I did, Id end up buying another Sportster.

Oct 14, 2015 | 04:07 PM

bigmant

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His price sounds fair.

Oct 14, 2015 | 04:17 PM

jpbutler1983

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Even with the low miles?

I must say, I appreciate the feedback fellas.

Thanks a ton. I thought it was probably a fair offer.

Oct 14, 2015 | 04:33 PM

kguittar12

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I think 2700 is too low, I wouldn't sell for less than 3200. A sportster with low miles and in good condition is worth that all day, in my opinion.

Oct 14, 2015 | 06:03 PM

HarleyScuba

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I think $3,500 is a pipe dream, but if someone offers close to that, take the money and run.
Get rid of the trashed-black handlebar pic. It looks abused.
Good luck.

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Oct 14, 2015 | 06:27 PM

TSheff

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As stated earlier it's not a sellers market and definitely not a Sportster sellers market. I am not bashing, just stating fact. I can buy Sportsters for $2K to $2.5K all day long but couldn't sell them for $3k, but I can find Dyna's for $3000 that need a little help and maybe $500 out of pocket, that are then worth a legit $5k. So I don't buy Sporty's. The people who are telling you it is too low are Sportster owners.
Depends on how much you need the money and is what you need it for worth it.