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Post by PCBGY6 on Sept 5, 2013 14:03:27 GMT -5
Just sold one of my scooters. Pull up on scooter and guys is really excited. He has the add printed out and a crazy grin on his face. So I start going over what all of the switches do and how to start it and everything is going well. He ask if he can text ride and from what I have seen I'm totally fine with it. He whips out his DL and the asking price for the scooter and says "Hold this in case I get hit by a truck. I want to make sure you get paid." I about rolled laughing and said "sure". Guy only weights maybe 140 soaking wet compared to my 250 pounds. He twist the throttle and it takes off like a jet, well compared to how it took of with me. Gets back and looks like a 16 year old kid getting a new mustang for his birthday. Before he is even at a full stop he is saying "sold". Best selling experience by far. Didn't really make anything off the sale but it worth it to see the excitement of someone getting their first scooter and bringing someone else into the scooter life style.  How has the selling experience been for some of you guys and gals? |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 5, 2013 16:17:14 GMT -5
Ok its not april fools....so whats gives?  Ill let you know. Going to be selling mine as well. |
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Post by shalomrider on Sept 5, 2013 17:16:28 GMT -5
howdy, my selling experiences have been long and laborious and frustrating. the sym hd 200 i took to a nearby shop and put on consignment. some months later i came back from vacation and a friend called and asked if i had my scoot since the shop owner had been stabbed withing a millimeter of his life and his friends had cleaned out the shop and closed the doors. he wasn't answering the phone and another person told me the owner had ripped him off to the tune of about 15,000 bucks. after he got out of the hospital i saw him at a yard sale and he said he had my scoot in storage and would give it to me if i came and got it , but he gave me no indication of where it was. a year later and after his divorce, i was still trying to locate him and finally did through a friend at which time he said his now ex wife had the scoot and would not give it to him. i said as how he owed me something for it and he agreed to pay about half what it was worth out of his pocket and as good faith proof he wasn't trying to steal it. i figured that was better than a kick in the butt so accepted 600 bucks for the scoot which i figured was worth at that time and with low miles etc, about 1400 bucks. a bird in the hand rather than a bird in the bush so to speak. he may still be laughing at how he got my scoot for virtually nothing. it's done andthat's that
lotsa miles and smiles to ya
ken
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Post by domindart on Sept 5, 2013 18:12:56 GMT -5
very cool story! ;p
I don't think I've had a scooter selling experience like that.
I think I'll be keeping my current scooter till it gets old and worn out ((*
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Post by PCBGY6 on Sept 5, 2013 18:16:32 GMT -5
Ok its not april fools....so whats gives? Ill let you know. Going to be selling mine as well. This is the forth scooter I have sold in the last year and I haven't had any issues at all. I still have my honda spree listed but have a guy coming to look at it this weekend. In the four I have sold I haven't had one get past a second showing. All of my scooter selling has been good for me so far but this one was awsome because the person was so excited. Good look on your upcoming sale. |
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Post by Paladin on Sept 5, 2013 23:11:20 GMT -5
It feels good when a person really REALLY likes the product.
Mine was summer '70, working at Knott's Park, engraving glasswork -- sandblasted, hand free. One morning a gentleman asked for his name and USMC. I ask to see his military ID, said to let me keep it for a while. I did the Globe/eagle/anchor on a beer mug. He came back and gave me $1.80 for the mug, and a $5 tip. I think he liked it.
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Post by mouse0667 on Sept 6, 2013 14:31:05 GMT -5
Last year I listed my Angel 50 on craigs list. After a few tire kickers a young kid comes to look at it. I showed how everything works and he says he needs to think about it and will call me tomorrow. About 2 hrs later he sends me a text about the price, a few texts later its sold and he comes the next day with cash in hand. He shows up no helmet and in shorts! With sells him her extra helmet. So I suit up and show him how everything works again. Off we go towards his house. About 2 miles down the road he pulls over and I'm thinking whats wrong? He has the biggest grin on his face and says hes having the best time riding ever. Ask him if he can make it home on his own. He says hes good and off he goes. Will always remember the look on his face and thinking he has the bug.
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Post by PCBGY6 on Sept 9, 2013 15:27:14 GMT -5
Just sold another scooter (  honda spree) to a couple. They seems pretty happy about rebuilding it from frame up. Glad to see a lot of people in this area becoming part of the scooter culture. I think I may be done with the Flipping part of the scooter scene here. Cost to much to have it registered into my name so I can legally sale, repaired and still make a profit. I think I'm going to focus on BBK's and other accessories like lights, stereos, and repairs. |
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Post by SylvreKat on Sept 9, 2013 22:11:34 GMT -5
I hope you've been turning all your buyers onto this forum!
>'Kat
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Post by PCBGY6 on Sept 9, 2013 23:29:19 GMT -5
I definitely tell them about it. I'm all about sharing information and stories.
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honda spree) to a couple. They seems pretty happy about rebuilding it from frame up. Glad to see a lot of people in this area becoming part of the scooter culture. I think I may be done with the Flipping part of the scooter scene here. Cost to much to have it registered into my name so I can legally sale, repaired and still make a profit. I think I'm going to focus on BBK's and other accessories like lights, stereos, and repairs. 
