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My rule of thumb is that fair private party pricing is a little higher than the average of the KBB trade in and retail values.
owner added extras are often a wash- they may hold no value to the next owner- and might even be a negative in the case of a $5000 mural of a viking fighting a tiger
In my experience getting a fair price may take months for the right Guy to come along.
Beware of time wasters and tire kickers- if they do not know what a FLHTK is, they will not appreciate your bike.
I meet prospective buyers at a local gas station next to a bank- totally covered with security cameras.
NO test rides---- I have run the bike for them, even given rides to Buyers wife.
Instead of a test ride I offer the buyer a 24 hour approval period, with a 100 mile allowance- offer to return full purchase price less title transaction and notary fees.
My rule of thumb is that fair private party pricing is a little higher than the average of the KBB trade in and retail values.
owner added extras are often a wash- they may hold no value to the next owner- and might even be a negative in the case of a $5000 mural of a viking fighting a tiger
In my experience getting a fair price may take months for the right Guy to come along.
Beware of time wasters and tire kickers- if they do not know what a FLHTK is, they will not appreciate your bike.
I meet prospective buyers at a local gas station next to a bank- totally covered with security cameras.
NO test rides---- I have run the bike for them, even given rides to Buyers wife.
Instead of a test ride I offer the buyer a 24 hour approval period, with a 100 mile allowance- offer to return full purchase price less title transaction and notary fees.
Never had anyone change their mind.
mike
Sounds like a pretty good policy. Guess the only way you would ride mine is if I seen you pull up on one of equal size. And that's a big maybe.
KBB also has a formula for add-ons 40% of verified rect's from aftermarket, 65% of factory added options
KBB thinks, assuming a mileage of 10k;
trade in $16,550
retail $21,285
NO test rides ever.
Heard too many stories of thefts or damage...let them buy it, then ride it like they own it.
just cause they pull up on something does not mean they own it ( "I'll leave my car here...")
Look at eBay and Craigslist too. $21.5K seems kinda steep, didn't pay much more than that for mine brand new. Most people don't much appreciate everything you've added and what all of that cost you. I do hope you get top dollar....good luck!
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