F/S 1999 Suzuki SV-650S $1999

ShanMan14 · 07-28-2009, 08:59 AM

Wow, getting LOTS of people interested in the bike but there seems to be a lot of indecision. Mostly younger folks that want it but don't have any $$. Why would you waste your and my time if you have only $1000 for a bike that is listed for $3K?

marko138 · 07-28-2009, 09:07 AM

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Originally Posted by ShanMan14

Wow, getting LOTS of people interested in the bike but there seems to be a lot of indecision. Mostly younger folks that want it but don't have any $$. Why would you waste your and my time if you have only $1000 for a bike that is listed for $3K?

Low ballers are the worst when it comes to bike sales. List for 4k?....hey, I'll give you 1500.

Trip · 07-28-2009, 09:07 AM

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Originally Posted by ShanMan14

Wow, getting LOTS of people interested in the bike but there seems to be a lot of indecision. Mostly younger folks that want it but don't have any $$. Why would you waste your and my time if you have only $1000 for a bike that is listed for $3K?

i had the same issue when I sold my RR earlier this year.

Rider · 07-28-2009, 09:08 AM

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Originally Posted by ShanMan14

Wow, getting LOTS of people interested in the bike but there seems to be a lot of indecision. Mostly younger folks that want it but don't have any $$. Why would you waste your and my time if you have only $1000 for a bike that is listed for $3K?

Because people suck.

ShanMan14 · 07-29-2009, 09:06 AM

Ok, so assuming that someone actually comes to look at it... how are you supposed to handle a "test ride?" My inclination is to say no, start it up, sit on it, I'll get the industrial floor fan to blow your hair but you're not taking the bike and wrecking it.

Is that wrong?

marko138 · 07-29-2009, 09:15 AM

I'm always weary of test rides. I've got a no ride policy. Some guys will allow rides if the potential buyer has CASH in hand. But I wouldn't. Maybe even take it for a spin up and down the road for him. But I personally wouldnt let someone ride it.

Trip · 07-29-2009, 09:39 AM

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Originally Posted by ShanMan14

Ok, so assuming that someone actually comes to look at it... how are you supposed to handle a "test ride?" My inclination is to say no, start it up, sit on it, I'll get the industrial floor fan to blow your hair but you're not taking the bike and wrecking it.

Is that wrong?

Money in hand, if they wreck it/they own it. Only way I would do that. Even then, I would say sign BoS first.

Rider · 07-29-2009, 09:40 AM

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Money in hand, if they wreck it/they own it. Only way I would do that. Even then, I would say sign BoS first.

Yep that's the way to do it. You also weed out the tire kickers who aren't really buying.

marko138 · 07-29-2009, 12:51 PM

Cash is king.

Gas Man · 07-29-2009, 02:29 PM

Somebody needs to find OTB's post on how he handles sales.... min

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07-28-2009, 08:59 AM	#1
ShanMan14 sunuvabytch Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 107	Wow, getting LOTS of people interested in the bike but there seems to be a lot of indecision. Mostly younger folks that want it but don't have any $$. Why would you waste your and my time if you have only $1000 for a bike that is listed for $3K?