Bike Valuation?

[jamesterror]

What is the best method you use for judging what a bike is worth without the use of Parkers.

When contacting people offering for bikes, I don't want to seem a tight see you next tuesday which is just after a great bargin, or to insult the seller.

I'm a newbie to buying, and am happy to wait for a good deal to come up within my budget bracket, but if I can save a bit of dollar for the next beast then its a plus.

james

[appollo1]

check parkers for a guide to price and have a look online at MCN or in the paper to see what prices the type of bike you are after are going for.

also don't forget to barter when you find a bike and look around cause sods law says you will buy a bike then very soon after see something cheaper and better.

[gettin2dizzy]

Don't look at what bikes are advertised at ... look at what they SELL for. Ebay 'completed listings' search is particularly useful.

[Biker Biggles]

Valuation,
Buyer----Think of a number and half it:cool:
Seller----Think of a number and double it.;)