10-05-2015, 12:15 AM
(10-04-2015, 05:37 AM)CB360T_imp Wrote: Is it worth considering purchasing from a private party and shipping cross country? How would you inspect the bike to be reasonably sure it was in the stated condition? Do you put the money in escrow until the bike arrives and is inspected on the receiving end? Any experiences or insights appreciated. Again, this is private party, not from a dealer.
I have bought 3 shipped bikes. Two where fine and in described shape by the owner. The 3rd looked great in photo's but was a dog. I looked up the owner who was the CEO of a medical group in Kentucky. Stand up guy who had recently bought the bike a few years back. Can't really blame the guy who knew nothing about motorcycles. He did reimburse me the shipping fee after a long list of problems.The moral of this story is some people can be honest but just don't understand bikes.
I you give us the location of the bike, maybe a member is close by and can take a look at the bike.