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returning2bikes · 04-05-2012, 02:55 PM

It's amazing how people price used bikes. Private sellers expect to get high retail. I see a lot of local bikes listed around 4k that should be in the 2500 to 3k range. Does everybody else see the same thing?

GiveItToMikey · 04-05-2012, 07:08 PM

This is (approaching) the worst time to buy a bike.

The warmer the weather, the more expensive the bike.

I picked up my latest ride for literally a 'song' (well, maybe two songs) because I bought in the middle of a winter snowstorm.

Personally I wouldn't even consider (unless I had ((really)) deep pockets) purchasing a bike in the warmer months. Definitely a sellers market.

But there's always deals to be had. Just might take a little longer.

returning2bikes · 04-05-2012, 09:30 PM

That's a very good point. I'm going to take my time and find something that I like for a good price.

WhyMe · 04-05-2012, 09:40 PM

Bought mine in the middle of January in northeastern NY, very cold. I feel i got a good price and she fits like a good pair of gloves.

Just have to shop around and wait for that good deal.

JBourquin · 04-05-2012, 10:07 PM

Best time is in the fall, people realize they don't have any room to store their summer impulse purchases and want to unload them before the snow flies..

klydeFrog · 04-05-2012, 11:11 PM

It may be the season for sellers, but my local Craigslist is flooded because of it, so I've seen a lot of good deals out there along with the overpriced - just have to keep digging.

04-05-2012, 02:55 PM	#1 (permalink)
returning2bikes Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 7	Used bike prices - 3rd post It's amazing how people price used bikes. Private sellers expect to get high retail. I see a lot of local bikes listed around 4k that should be in the 2500 to 3k range. Does everybody else see the same thing?

04-05-2012, 07:08 PM	#2 (permalink)
GiveItToMikey Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Battlement Mesa, Colorado Posts: 516	This is (approaching) the worst time to buy a bike. The warmer the weather, the more expensive the bike. I picked up my latest ride for literally a 'song' (well, maybe two songs) because I bought in the middle of a winter snowstorm. Personally I wouldn't even consider (unless I had ((really)) deep pockets) purchasing a bike in the warmer months. Definitely a sellers market. But there's always deals to be had. Just might take a little longer. __________________ HONDA OWNER'S MANUAL 2003 Shadow Spirit VT1100C (1) FILL TANK WITH GASOLINE (2) RIDE UNTIL EMPTY (3) REPEAT STEPS 1&2

04-05-2012, 09:40 PM	#4 (permalink)
WhyMe Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Queensbury,New York Posts: 121	Bought mine in the middle of January in northeastern NY, very cold. I feel i got a good price and she fits like a good pair of gloves. Just have to shop around and wait for that good deal. __________________ 1995 Shadow VT1100C Some great games to pass away your time.

04-05-2012, 10:07 PM	#5 (permalink)
JBourquin Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Back in NEW YORK!! Posts: 854	Best time is in the fall, people realize they don't have any room to store their summer impulse purchases and want to unload them before the snow flies.. __________________ 2001 VT1100C -Cobra Slash Cut 2008 FLSTC -V&H Big Shot Staggered -SE Heavy Breather -Power Commander III USB -Batwing Fairing from Reckless w/ Infinity 6x9's -70T Rear Secondary 2002 VT750 Spirit - SOLD

04-05-2012, 09:30 PM	#3 (permalink)
returning2bikes Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 7	That's a very good point. I'm going to take my time and find something that I like for a good price.

04-05-2012, 11:11 PM	#6 (permalink)
klydeFrog Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 12	It may be the season for sellers, but my local Craigslist is flooded because of it, so I've seen a lot of good deals out there along with the overpriced - just have to keep digging.

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