selling a bike in off season

sanford · 06-23-2012, 02:44 PM

How is your experience selling a bike in off season periods, I assume buyers
are looking for cheaper price? or maybe do we still get the fair market value, not quitting just may upgrade possibly if things go according to Doyle..

I guess if loose in selling a bit will make up on the buying end?

Midnightrider · 06-23-2012, 06:04 PM

market will dictate what u get...

Midnightrider · 06-23-2012, 06:18 PM

sorry didn't mean to sound like a smartass, I've bought 2 bikes in last 1.5 yr and one was in season 1 was in off, I bouth the in season bike 1000 less than book, the off season bike was 2 grand lower than book...reason? market ...

DachshundUberAlles · 06-23-2012, 06:37 PM

A top level bike is a top level bike, regardless of season and brings the price accordingly. If someone wants a bike like you are offering and recognizes that yours is a prime example, they will pay what it is worth to them to get it.
Just make sure your presentation is top shelf and the rest of it should fall in line.

sanford · 06-23-2012, 06:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Midnightrider

sorry didn't mean to sound like a smartass, I've bought 2 bikes in last 1.5 yr and one was in season 1 was in off, I bouth the in season bike 1000 less than book, the off season bike was 2 grand lower than book...reason? market ...

ok sounds like I was guessing..thanks

I guess just put a higher price and go from there, since we can lower but not raise.

sanford · 06-23-2012, 06:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DachshundUberAlles

A top level bike is a top level bike, regardless of season and brings the price accordingly. If someone wants a bike like you are offering and recognizes that yours is a prime example, they will pay what it is worth to them to get it.
Just make sure your presentation is top shelf and the rest of it should fall in line.

ok thanks

Cool The Kid · 06-24-2012, 03:26 PM

It will be worth it to wait.

Gandalf · 06-24-2012, 03:35 PM

I'd guess a lot of it depends on where you live. Here in Indy prices tend to skyrocket during the summer, whereas during the winter it's a lot easier to find people who are in a huge hurry to sell 'cause they're moving or something, but can't find a buyer.

For example, I was looking at R6's this past winter. For a mid-late 90s model in good shape, I could find them for around $2,000 if I was patient. Now, more like $3,500. But prices in Indy are pretty high right now, compared to nearby cities (chicago, cincinnati, etc.)

06-23-2012, 02:44 PM	#1
sanford Banned Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 988	selling a bike in off season How is your experience selling a bike in off season periods, I assume buyers are looking for cheaper price? or maybe do we still get the fair market value, not quitting just may upgrade possibly if things go according to Doyle.. I guess if loose in selling a bit will make up on the buying end?

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Midnightrider Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Hamilton, Al Posts: 914	market will dictate what u get... __________________ midnightrider Last edited by Midnightrider; 06-23-2012 at 06:16 PM..

06-23-2012, 06:18 PM	#3
Midnightrider Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Hamilton, Al Posts: 914	sorry didn't mean to sound like a smartass, I've bought 2 bikes in last 1.5 yr and one was in season 1 was in off, I bouth the in season bike 1000 less than book, the off season bike was 2 grand lower than book...reason? market ... __________________ midnightrider

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DachshundUberAlles Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Alabama Posts: 864	A top level bike is a top level bike, regardless of season and brings the price accordingly. If someone wants a bike like you are offering and recognizes that yours is a prime example, they will pay what it is worth to them to get it. Just make sure your presentation is top shelf and the rest of it should fall in line. __________________ All we see hides something else we want to see.

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06-24-2012, 03:26 PM	#7
Cool The Kid Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 358	It will be worth it to wait.

06-24-2012, 03:35 PM	#8
Gandalf If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Indy Posts: 391	I'd guess a lot of it depends on where you live. Here in Indy prices tend to skyrocket during the summer, whereas during the winter it's a lot easier to find people who are in a huge hurry to sell 'cause they're moving or something, but can't find a buyer. For example, I was looking at R6's this past winter. For a mid-late 90s model in good shape, I could find them for around $2,000 if I was patient. Now, more like $3,500. But prices in Indy are pretty high right now, compared to nearby cities (chicago, cincinnati, etc.)