Bike Valuation? - SV650.org

jamesterror · 29-03-09, 07:15 PM

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 · 29-03-09, 08:21 PM

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.

30-03-09, 12:23 AM

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

Biker Biggles · 30-03-09, 10:43 AM

Valuation,
Buyer----Think of a number and half it

Seller----Think of a number and double it.

29-03-09, 07:15 PM	#1
jamesterror Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 588	Bike Valuation? 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

29-03-09, 08:21 PM	#2
appollo1 Member Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Newport on Tay Posts: 1,017	Re: Bike Valuation? 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.

30-03-09, 12:23 AM	#3
gettin2dizzy Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Bike Valuation? Don't look at what bikes are advertised at ... look at what they SELL for. Ebay 'completed listings' search is particularly useful.

30-03-09, 10:43 AM	#4
Biker Biggles Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Barnet Herts Posts: 5,071	Re: Bike Valuation? Valuation, Buyer----Think of a number and half it Seller----Think of a number and double it. __________________ On a clear day we stand there and look further than the ordinary eye can see.

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