When selling a bike

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Edited Date/Time 4/6/2019 8:37am
Curious as to what you guys see as a not so obvious trend in people who are flaky/not serious/tire kickers when they message you about buying a bike.

For me its when someone’s first message is a lower offer on the bike. For example 2000 on an asking price of 3000.

Serious buyers always seem to ask about the bike before talking about an offer
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Texas Built 4/3/2019 5:19pm
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People who are serious wont ask any question other than "Can I come see it?". Tire kickers will ask 100 questions, ask to come see it then never show up.

For example I'm selling a Tama Imperialstar drum kit. People keep contacting me and asking for the specs of the drum shells. If they would just Google "Tama Imperialstar drum kit" they could get every bit of info they need. Instead they try to waste my time asking 100 questions. I dont even reply.
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999 4/3/2019 5:24pm
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Try finding a local dirt bikes for sale group on Facebook. I had an RM250 for sale on craigslist at a super low price for like 3 months and only got tire kickers and bullshitters, I put it on a Facebook group and it was gone within a few hours.
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sandman768 4/3/2019 5:35pm
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I”ll ask for better photos if the originals do not show the bike good, maybe a few questions, I never offer a price unless I”m physically looking at the bike, but some effort buy the seller should not be too much to ask. I have my 16.5 FE 450 for sale right now, The responses I have been getting are comical....
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colintrax 4/3/2019 5:38pm
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I'll ask about the price right away if I think it's too high (or too high for me) and the ad has all the info I wanted.

Not serious people always ask dumbass questions, typically stuff I've already answered in the ad.
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Jerkolantern 4/3/2019 5:38pm
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Put a PlayStation 4 and a Doobie on the seat, that's what the kids today want. You'll get full price all day.
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Rickyisms 4/3/2019 5:41pm
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999 wrote:
Try finding a local dirt bikes for sale group on Facebook. I had an RM250 for sale on craigslist at a super low price for like...
Try finding a local dirt bikes for sale group on Facebook. I had an RM250 for sale on craigslist at a super low price for like 3 months and only got tire kickers and bullshitters, I put it on a Facebook group and it was gone within a few hours.
Second this, Sold my CR within 4 hours to a guy who didn't even attempt to haggle with me on price. It say on CL for a solid month with only tire kickers.
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Texas Built wrote:
People who are serious wont ask any question other than "Can I come see it?". Tire kickers will ask 100 questions, ask to come see it...
People who are serious wont ask any question other than "Can I come see it?". Tire kickers will ask 100 questions, ask to come see it then never show up.

For example I'm selling a Tama Imperialstar drum kit. People keep contacting me and asking for the specs of the drum shells. If they would just Google "Tama Imperialstar drum kit" they could get every bit of info they need. Instead they try to waste my time asking 100 questions. I dont even reply.
Damn! Looking for a used Imperialstar! Color, shell sizes, 4,5,6 piece? Hardware? I won't bug you with bullshit, I need a gigging kit, I don't want to take my Starclassic to any bars. It's piano black, and scratches too easy, it stays home! I just sold my old Rockstar gig kit, need a replacement.
Dirtydeeds 4/3/2019 10:19pm
4/3/2019 10:19pm
Got one for sale as well! Been up for awhile, too many broke ass musicians. A thousand questions and no offers
Muscle-Milk-KTM 4/4/2019 4:02am
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I put my 18 YZ125 on eBay last year, loads of pictures with original exhausts, fork springs, rear spring & cylinder head. It had 10 hours from new on it. I got loads of calls asking what was it, what condition is it in, I’m thinking haven’t you even looked at the pictures, it’s like brand new. People said they’d ring back or come to look but never did. Ended keeping it. Some people want you to basically give it to them for next to nothing.
GeorgiePorgie 4/4/2019 4:08am
4/4/2019 4:08am Edited Date/Time 4/4/2019 4:10am
As soon as they ask if “it’s ever been raced”

Hang up. Or respond in text with “yea blackwater.”
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mattyhamz2 4/4/2019 6:03am
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GeorgiePorgie wrote:
As soon as they ask if “it’s ever been raced”

Hang up. Or respond in text with “yea blackwater.”
Omg the famous has it been raced.

The latest question I kept getting when I was selling my 450 was, “has it ever been crashed?” Well ya moran, it’s a dirt bike. No I haven’t crashed hard on it, but I’ve tipped over and slid out a few times.
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JBecker 72 4/4/2019 6:59am
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Don’t sell bikes. Problem solved.
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kb228 4/4/2019 7:21am
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Heres a prime example lmao! Nothing like asking for a 50% discount!

100% chance of a tire kicker
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YZ324 4/4/2019 7:40am
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Just beware if a dude named “Richard Weed” contacts you. He’s a real dick....?
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kb228 wrote:
Heres a prime example lmao! Nothing like asking for a 50% discount! 100% chance of a tire kicker [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2019/04/04/336113/s1200_D7652155_F247_4F88_B789_474CF9E77F9A.jpg[/img]
Heres a prime example lmao! Nothing like asking for a 50% discount!

100% chance of a tire kicker
It’s amazing when dumbasses think that saying “cash” is going to make a difference. What else would you pay me in, change????
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Kenny Lingus 4/4/2019 7:53am
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One thing that always gets a stick in my craw is when they make a low ball offer followed by " now that's cash". I usually reply with something along the lines of, "Sorry, I need that in M&M's and lollipops."
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Helda 4/4/2019 8:43am
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kb228 wrote:
Heres a prime example lmao! Nothing like asking for a 50% discount! 100% chance of a tire kicker [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2019/04/04/336113/s1200_D7652155_F247_4F88_B789_474CF9E77F9A.jpg[/img]
Heres a prime example lmao! Nothing like asking for a 50% discount!

100% chance of a tire kicker
I fucking love this hahaha, what else are you going to pay with, pixi dust?
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kb228 4/4/2019 9:50am
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I hate when you specifically say “cash only no trades” and people ask to trade or pay with something thats not cash.
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dirtmike86 4/4/2019 6:31pm
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Will you trade for a quad and some size 9 nikes?
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kb228 wrote:
Heres a prime example lmao! Nothing like asking for a 50% discount! 100% chance of a tire kicker [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2019/04/04/336113/s1200_D7652155_F247_4F88_B789_474CF9E77F9A.jpg[/img]
Heres a prime example lmao! Nothing like asking for a 50% discount!

100% chance of a tire kicker
Helda wrote:
I fucking love this hahaha, what else are you going to pay with, pixi dust?
When anyone comes at you with a question like this, they are Bullshitters and do not deserve your time. However, it is always fun to give them sarcastic answers right back. Makes it a bit more enjoyable. No respect gets not respect.
Dirtydeeds 4/4/2019 8:31pm
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dirtmike86 wrote:
Will you trade for a quad and some size 9 nikes?
Hahahahaha hot damn that hits close to home. Sold a trailer last week, hate sellin shit. Had a dude say he had a trailer to trade. Said cool I have one for sale. Asked $2500 dude offered $1500 CASH! Told em how bout $1200 personal check? Hate hate hate sellin shit
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kb228 wrote:
Heres a prime example lmao! Nothing like asking for a 50% discount! 100% chance of a tire kicker [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2019/04/04/336113/s1200_D7652155_F247_4F88_B789_474CF9E77F9A.jpg[/img]
Heres a prime example lmao! Nothing like asking for a 50% discount!

100% chance of a tire kicker
I hate those emails. I usually will waste my time and write back than I'd rather cut my bike up with a sawzall and put it on the curb in pieces before taking a price like that. I don't understand how anyone wouldn't think it's š insulting to offer half of asking price.
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RexEasely 4/4/2019 9:59pm
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If you put OBO then don't complain. Put FIRM and a competitive price. Some guys don't want to sell even though they put an ad.
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RexEasely 4/4/2019 10:01pm
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kb228 wrote:
Heres a prime example lmao! Nothing like asking for a 50% discount! 100% chance of a tire kicker [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2019/04/04/336113/s1200_D7652155_F247_4F88_B789_474CF9E77F9A.jpg[/img]
Heres a prime example lmao! Nothing like asking for a 50% discount!

100% chance of a tire kicker
MaxPower wrote:
I hate those emails. I usually will waste my time and write back than I'd rather cut my bike up with a sawzall and put it...
I hate those emails. I usually will waste my time and write back than I'd rather cut my bike up with a sawzall and put it on the curb in pieces before taking a price like that. I don't understand how anyone wouldn't think it's š insulting to offer half of asking price.
Most list too high knowing they will be cut down. Some take low bids to get quick cash for their meth
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dirtmike86 4/4/2019 10:05pm
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dirtmike86 wrote:
Will you trade for a quad and some size 9 nikes?
Dirtydeeds wrote:
Hahahahaha hot damn that hits close to home. Sold a trailer last week, hate sellin shit. Had a dude say he had a trailer to trade...
Hahahahaha hot damn that hits close to home. Sold a trailer last week, hate sellin shit. Had a dude say he had a trailer to trade. Said cool I have one for sale. Asked $2500 dude offered $1500 CASH! Told em how bout $1200 personal check? Hate hate hate sellin shit
Yeah I don't know how many times I've kept things because i get tired of all the assholes and there ridiculous offers.
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Indy mxer 4/5/2019 4:16am
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I hate selling stuff as well for this very reason.
In my listings I'll put "ABSOLUTELY NO TRADES OR LOW BALLERS". But I still get a few douche bags doing it.
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Indy mxer wrote:
I hate selling stuff as well for this very reason. In my listings I'll put "ABSOLUTELY NO TRADES OR LOW BALLERS". But I still get a...
I hate selling stuff as well for this very reason.
In my listings I'll put "ABSOLUTELY NO TRADES OR LOW BALLERS". But I still get a few douche bags doing it.
Around my area you also need to add, “Not interested in trading for older dirtbikes, quads, cars, trucks, vans, boats, mopeds, go-karts, pool tables, guns, toolboxes, wheels, tires, clothes or anything else you greaseballs out there can scrounge up.
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kb228 4/5/2019 4:39am
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RexEasely wrote:
If you put OBO then don't complain. Put FIRM and a competitive price. Some guys don't want to sell even though they put an ad.
In my very limited experience, even if you put firm, people still try to make offers or shy away from a strong stance on price.

Doing OBO and asking 2-300 more than what you want to get creates a more friendly environment. The customer feels like they won when they get a lower price and you won because you got what you wanted.

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Desert Spode 4/5/2019 5:44am
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Sold my bike through consignment at a local dealership. The guy who ended up buying it started and instantly starts bouncing her off the Rev limiter as if he was Justin Barcia on a 250 to "check the motor".
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kb228 4/5/2019 5:50am
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Desert Spode wrote:
Sold my bike through consignment at a local dealership. The guy who ended up buying it started and instantly starts bouncing her off the Rev limiter...
Sold my bike through consignment at a local dealership. The guy who ended up buying it started and instantly starts bouncing her off the Rev limiter as if he was Justin Barcia on a 250 to "check the motor".
At least he bought it. I tell guys if they wreck it or abuse it they buy it. Untill you buy it, its not yours to wail on like that.
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