Selling a bike privately...What should the receipt say?

[amnesia]

Right then,

I am selling my old NSR privately and I want to write a receipt that says sold as seen etc...

Now I wouldn't normally be asking this sort of question as I prefer to try and search for longer myself but I have been very, very lazy and someone is viewing the bike tonight straight after work...it still isn't as clean as it should be either. :shock:


What else should the receipt say?

Is there a 'standard' format for the wording?

I have been told about a receipt format in a thread on the bike chat forum (www.bcf.com I think) but I can't get to that because of the filters at work. I don't even know how old it is so it could take some finding.

Any help would be appreciated. Infact I may even say 'thank you'. :wink:

[Baph]

I'd reckon specifying the number plate, VIN and the fact that it's sold as seen should suffice.

Sign it, get them to countersign it. Keep a copy & give a copy to them. Job done.

[anna]

I think you mean this post ...

Private Bike Sale

Bike Details:

Honda CG125 W
2001 / Y Registration
XXXX XXX

Buyer Details:

Sold to:
Name:
Address:
Postcode:
Tel:

For amount: £____

If bike is returned within 45 minutes of purchase (Date: / / , Time at start: ____) in exactly the same condition as it was at the start time a full refund of the amount shown above will be given.

SOLD AS SEEN

Signed

Seller:____________ Buyer:____________ Witness:___________

Date/Time: / / , :

[Stu]

Why would you give them 45 minutes to return it?
This thread was finshed when Baph posted.

[the white rabbit]

This thread was finshed when Baph posted.

:smt044 :smt047

[Baph]

This thread was finshed when Baph posted.

:smt044 :smt047

:oops: All embarrased now :oops:

I'd do what I said personally, but if you want to cover all angles, anna's post (minus the 45mins crap) is OK too :)

Just a point of information, if you're going to give them 45mins, 1) the bike will last for 45mins and 2) don't put the times on the receipt twice. That's just more paperwork, and paperwork really p****s me off!

Edit: Technically, if they ride away on the bike, then 30minutes later have it brought back on a trailer because it's just dropped the sump plug out of the bottom, it's not in the EXACT same state it left in is it? :D

[anna]

Why would you give them 45 minutes to return it?
This thread was finshed when Baph posted.

I was posting up the thread that amnesia had requested from another site ~ just trying to help :roll:

[Stu]

Knew I was asking for trouble when I said that :oops:

Anna I'm sure all replies are welcome :kiss: friends?

Just didn't like the 45 min thing, but I accept that wasn't your idea.

[anna]

Anna I'm sure all replies are welcome :kiss: friends?


only if you buy me coffee at the Soho meet when I have moved! :wink:

[CoolGirl]

[Rob S (Yella)]

The statement sold as seen can be misleading.

You could by a product sold as seen eg a motorbike but you should still expect it to work properly and safely unless its sold as not working.

My dad is a market trader and has told me of "sold as seen" stories involing electrical goods where a wise puter bought the item and took it back saying it dont work and the trader says "sold as seen mate" and the punter replies something like "Yeah but I seen a TV set"

You should also state any obvious fault that can be dangerous to protect yourself.

I would sell it with a no return option if the buyer is happy after veiwing/test riding.

Something like "sold as seen and no refund or replacement will be given after purchase for any reason" should cover it but I am not an expert on this so dont know legally what you can get away with.

[Baph]

I would sell it with a no return option if the buyer is happy after veiwing/test riding.

:winner:

Sold as seen on the receipt, let them have a test ride (hold on to their car keys etc), sign, counter-sign, give them the bike keys.

They know it's working, they had a ride, anything breaks down, well, take me to court cos I'd fight it all the way. If it was bought as 'sold as seen' & clearly stated so, you'd have no legal come back when you wanted to complain about it. You've had the chance to inspect the goods properly.

Just my 2p...

[amnesia]

Thanks for the replies...just hope I sell her now! :D

[Viney]

Word of advice young man. The other 'arf works for TFL and deals with red routes, parking tickets, n bus lanes fines etc. Shes only a call centere chicken, but she says that it has to be a computer printed recipet, and not hand written for it to have any clout.

Say Buyer X buys your bike then goes off and creates all manner of naughtiness, a hand written reciept will not be proof that you sold the bike on that day/time etc.

Other than that, i think annas post includes what you need to do.

Even the log book slip isnt proof!!

[chazzyb]

You could add the words "with no warranty given or implied".

[Blue Flame]

I presume its a private sale. Why give them a receipt at all. :?:

You get the cash and give them the bit off the V5 or whatever the document is called and you send off all the other **** and that's it surely.