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8/16/2006
Location
Lake Forest, CA
US
Edited Date/Time
7/9/2021 12:13pm
Its so frustrating trying to sell a bike anymore. In the past, you could actually trust other humans to not be complete douche bags. Nowadays, its almost expected and unusual to find a real buyer without dealing with the hundreds of scammers and people that think they can buy products for crazy low prices and have no idea how supply and demand work.
Story: I am lucky and have an opportunity to get bikes each year at a good price and at the end of the model year sell them off. Now that I am older and with work and kids getting in the way of fun time, I don't ride very much and its time to sell and get a 2022 model so it too can sit around and collect dust. lol. I listed a 2021 model 250F with 3 hours on it on Facebook here in SoCal for $7500 (its not a yellow bike). I have received offers from $4000 to a high of $6000. The bike is not new but at the same time, if you saw it you would think it was. It was used for a display much more than it was ridden. You would also be hard pressed to find a 2021 like model in dealerships and if you did, you wouldn't walk out for less than $10k. And, with the bike being a 2021, it will be grandfathered in so it can be ridden on public land anytime of the year going forward in California. I could sell it to a dealer for a little less but then someone will get charged at least $9k + out the door and I like to sell to individuals if possible and pass along a deal somewhat. I have no problem with people making an offer but people shoot you a very low number and when you politely tell them you wont go that low, they have no response. No counter offer, nothing. They go all in with their lowball offer and that's it, wad shot. I think we need to teach a class in negotiating in High School because people seem to have lost that ability.
I know I will sell it and like usual, will probably become friends with the buyer and keep in touch with them long after selling the bike. But while you're trying to sell, you sure see some slimy folks that expect things to be to be sold to them for cheap just because. I know you guys in the retail world live this life 24/7 so Wah Wah I know, I'm just venting. I cringe when I post up something for sale on Facebook/Craigslist anymore knowing what's in store for the next couple of days or weeks.
Story: I am lucky and have an opportunity to get bikes each year at a good price and at the end of the model year sell them off. Now that I am older and with work and kids getting in the way of fun time, I don't ride very much and its time to sell and get a 2022 model so it too can sit around and collect dust. lol. I listed a 2021 model 250F with 3 hours on it on Facebook here in SoCal for $7500 (its not a yellow bike). I have received offers from $4000 to a high of $6000. The bike is not new but at the same time, if you saw it you would think it was. It was used for a display much more than it was ridden. You would also be hard pressed to find a 2021 like model in dealerships and if you did, you wouldn't walk out for less than $10k. And, with the bike being a 2021, it will be grandfathered in so it can be ridden on public land anytime of the year going forward in California. I could sell it to a dealer for a little less but then someone will get charged at least $9k + out the door and I like to sell to individuals if possible and pass along a deal somewhat. I have no problem with people making an offer but people shoot you a very low number and when you politely tell them you wont go that low, they have no response. No counter offer, nothing. They go all in with their lowball offer and that's it, wad shot. I think we need to teach a class in negotiating in High School because people seem to have lost that ability.
I know I will sell it and like usual, will probably become friends with the buyer and keep in touch with them long after selling the bike. But while you're trying to sell, you sure see some slimy folks that expect things to be to be sold to them for cheap just because. I know you guys in the retail world live this life 24/7 so Wah Wah I know, I'm just venting. I cringe when I post up something for sale on Facebook/Craigslist anymore knowing what's in store for the next couple of days or weeks.
I just got done dealing with this crap when I sold my car. Was getting offers for $12-$15k, dealer gave me $17k on trade in. Kept getting offers since some had my email after I pulled the ad. I sent them the dealer link being sold for $20k plus fees and said they go haggle down from that price now with them on top of dealer fees they could’ve avoided 😂
There’s always inconsiderate asshats. Best you can do is ignore them.
I feel your pain….
The Shop
30 days later he called me and told me there was a check waiting for me at the shop. I didn't have to deal with anyone or do anything.
I'll never list on FB or CL again.
If any prospective buyer asks me anything weird like, "Can you deliver?", "What's your lowest you'll take?", I don't even respond. I wait for clear articulate communication to even reply.
I did list the price as firm and no trades so the people that are hitting me up are most likely scammers or kids playing around. its only been 24 hours and I know It will sell and I’m not in any hurry, but these things make you lose faith in humanity quickly. Funny also that after 15 years or so on this forum and I never realized the Bazar was a for sale area!
People suck.
Pit Row
I hate buying things off private sellers. I was looking for a beater van not long ago and had to explain to one guy how a title that's been jumped three times is of no use to me.
"I have a title in my hand; please have cash in yours."
"$6,000 is a nice offer, but less than I was willing to sell the bike for. I'd be willing to come down a little from my asking price, however. Would $X,000 work for you?" ($7200, $7000, $6900.... whatever is acceptable to you, the seller.)
"I'm sure you'll agree when you see the bike that it's worth $7,500. However, I'd be willing to negotiate a little. Why don't you come look at it and make sure you like the bike. If so, we can negotiate a good deal."
I had a great experience selling my TT-R110 a few weeks back. The guy knew what I had, knew nobody had one, and didn't blink an eye at my (very reasonable) price. I ended up selling it for about $300 less than what I paid in 2014 for it. Not too bad.
90% of the people you deal with are BS but you cant let it bother you.
if someone low balls you just offer them a cheaper bike
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