posted on September 25, 2004 03:21:18 AM
I know this guy that has 1942 Triumph Motorcycle - army issue in running order (I know that's about all they made in 1942). He asked me if I would be interested in selling it on ebay for him for a nice commission. The only problem is he may want too much for it and I don't want to waste time on a item that won't sell. I know they are pretty rare but ebay may not be the place to sell it.
Anyone know what the value on this type item would be and maybe a better place to sell it?
Thanks
posted on September 25, 2004 01:28:14 PM
Put it on ebay for the longest possible auction and then start hitting the Triumph enthusiats sites and board and letting people know it there.
If you don't want to do it... give em my name - I'll do it
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If it's really "common" sense, why do so few people actually have it?
posted on September 25, 2004 03:23:17 PM
get on the military trader web site newspaper, or find the motor vechicle military collectors group something like that thru google, Also the biggest two shows for military collectors are the Max in Charlotte NC next week and the OVMS in Louisville Ky in late February he should take it to any of these, PS We deal in military all the time and those things are probably worth a fortune you would be amazed. If he tells you it is worth the price of some new cars etc now He is probably right,
posted on September 25, 2004 03:45:28 PM
His isn't that shiny but that's it. He wants $7000.00. That's before my cut. If these darn hurricanes would slow down long enough for me to get some photos and have him start it for me - I will probably go for it. But like everyone else who doesn't sell on ebay - he thinks it's free to list on ebay??????
Thanks for the good advice guys - be happy to help with any jewelry questions if you ever have any?
I'll let you know when I list.
posted on September 25, 2004 03:48:11 PM
ladyjewels: The only time that I sold something on eBay for a friend turned into a disaster that ruined a friendship.
Just my experience.
posted on September 25, 2004 06:00:20 PM
Check out my link below,,,,toppingevents.com plus craiglist.com Motorcycles section. List it in as many places as you can BEFORE going to the BIG TOP. All the FREE places of course. THEN when nothing happens there guide them all to e bay to BID! Or let them know IN ADVANCE about listing it on E bay. Drive em' all mad! I want it!!!!! NO!!!! I want it!! Well sucker I am hitting it on e bay AGAIN! TOP that BID suckah! I WILL! you JERK! Give it as much FREE WWW. exposure that you can dream up. Heck yer basically collecting your OWN bids before you would EVER bother with E bay.
posted on September 25, 2004 06:07:04 PM
Look up similar buyers of that type thing on e bay...I once did it for WW11 airplane photos, like I,,,,,,was going to list 40 pictures for 9.99 a piece over and over and over, NO friggin' way,,,the guy bought ALL of them. He was happy and I,,,,was happy too. The opportunity is available, I just used it. Little searching and WALLA! buyer!
posted on September 26, 2004 05:21:58 PM
ladyjewels2000
Before you do this make sure you spell out your selling terms up front...in writing!
All Ebay costs plus your commission. Take a small amount up front to cover your costs and time just in case they change their minds.
Might be a good idea to open a new account for this sale so that there is no chance on getting your regular account ruined in case the deal goes south.
If you do sell it make sure you hang on to the money till the deal is done.
Do some research and see if you can find a "market value" for this bike. If you find that he is asking too much then just let him sell this on his own.
Will this be pick up only or will there be shipping.
No point in putting a lot of work into something that may have no pay back to you.
