Best Outlet for Selling Bike

[ArbitraryThawt_imp]

Was wondering what people’s experiences have been with selling options for bikes. CycleTrader Craigslist OfferUp FaceBook Marketplace. The last 2 listed above seem to get me a ton of fake interest. All opinions greatly appreciated.


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[Stichill_imp]

I’ve sold two bikes on CycleTrader. I got leads from Facebook Marketplace and Craigslist but they were unserious.

[pdedse]

Was wondering what people’s experiences have been with selling options for bikes. CycleTrader Craigslist OfferUp FaceBook Marketplace. The last 2 listed above seem to get me a ton of fake interest. All opinions greatly appreciated.


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I've had good luck both buying and selling vehicles and other items on CL--I've used it probably 12-13 times. I think the most scam email / calls I got was three on a particular bike. They were obvious. If someone calls local and asks when they can see the bike, that's a good sign. If they are not local and don't ask to see the bike, I don't bother.

[LongRanger_imp]

I thinking it depends on the bike. I’ve used both CL and eBay to sell motorcycles. For bikes that might command a premium due to their pedigree, scarcity, etc., eBay gives you much deeper and broader coverage, and likely a higher selling price. For everyday bikes, CL works great for me. I’ve never had an issue with either.

[Houtman_imp]

I thinking it depends on the bike. I’ve used both CL and eBay to sell motorcycles. For bikes that might command a premium due to their pedigree, scarcity, etc., eBay gives you much deeper and broader coverage, and likely a higher selling price. For everyday bikes, CL works great for me. I’ve never had an issue with either.

Same with me , never had a problem with either . We sold many things on CL , cash only and pick up yourself.

[Gone in 60]

I've sold several cars and motorcycles on Craig's with success, nearly selling within a few days of listing for at or near my price. The key is writing the ad and presenting the machine the right way. Cruise listings, look at what people show and write, and you'll quickly get a good idea of what NOT to do.

I am very clinical in my description. Simple but accurate description of condition, mileage and any known problems. Too short, and you seem like you want to dump whatever it is very quickly. Too many details, lofty descriptions, make you sound like you're in love with the machine, and will not be willing to entertain reasonable offers. I de-emphasize personal modifications, as they may immediately turn off someone who doesn't care what I have done to the bike (farkles, etc).

Photos - I take photos in a plain parking lot, with no visible distractions. No "side of the road with a great view", not in my garage, not with a person in the photo. Again, very clinical. If I want to emphasize cleanliness, I take photos of both sides, front, back, and closeups where wear and tear typically take place - gauges showing key hole (no rash), tires, pipes, etc. I also take a photo top-down with the seat off, showing a clean chassis.

My .02, it has always worked well for me.

Photos that turn me off immediately:
Bike is on a wet driveway: You never maintain it, but washed it for a photo
Bike is in the garage wedged between a car and the wall: You never ride it, and are too lazy to move it for a photo
Bike is on a trailer: Red flag
Bike is under a lean-to or down the side of a house: Red flag
Bike is surrounded by an array of jackets, helmets, boots and gloves: You dumped your bike, your wife is making you sell everything. I am not paying for your mistake.
Bike is in front of the dealer on the day you bought it: I don't need to see what it looked like when it was new, you are hiding what it looks like now.

[LongRanger_imp]

^ Exactly.

[Gone in 60]

Just for the sake of wondering, I just searched CL for CB1100s in my area. This one looks really nice. Not sure if it belongs to anyone here on the forum. But, it's a series of pictures of the same side of the bike with several different things in the background.

That seat and cowl looks awesome: https://losangeles.craigslist.org/sgv/mc...80748.html

[Ack-CB11_imp]

I've had exceptional luck on eBay buying and selling.
3 dealers and 1 private, buying. 3 private sales selling also.

The 13 CB is the only bike I actually saw in person before purchasing, since 2001. A dealer on the cape had it when I was picking up a mini-bike CRF150 and I had to have it. $9,999 no deals even on 2 bikes.

I was lucky with my Niken auction and got 5k off msrp.


ACK

[Ole_imp]

374,000 sets of rider eyeballs
I have had good fortune selling bikes there

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