Insurance worth it?
IWITR
06-07-2005, 07:32 PM
shipping company asks "if you want insurance" worth getting it or not?
any of you guys have done shipping your bike over country without
insurance? anyone know the address for the motorcycle blue book?
where can i find used bike at? what site? if you guys know
thanx thanx again guys
any of you guys have done shipping your bike over country without
insurance? anyone know the address for the motorcycle blue book?
where can i find used bike at? what site? if you guys know
thanx thanx again guys
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06-07-2005, 10:44 PM
I guess the question really should be is the insurance NOT worth it? You have to ask yourself if you are okay with taking the financial hit on any damages that may happen and take into consideration the cost of the insurance...
How much is the shipping / insurance anyway?
How much is the shipping / insurance anyway?
shepf4i
06-07-2005, 11:20 PM
look for bikes in the paper, ebay, motorcycletrader.com etc... Also the best place for used values at www.nada.com
MARS
06-08-2005, 01:05 AM
Cycletrader.com Will Be Your Best Bet. What City And State Are You In?
IWITR
06-08-2005, 02:32 AM
Diamond Bar and CA thanx guys
i found this guy selling a 2004 GSXR 750 with low mile for $2,900?
He said its like brand new and stuff
there could be some problem? what you guys think?
i found this guy selling a 2004 GSXR 750 with low mile for $2,900?
He said its like brand new and stuff
there could be some problem? what you guys think?
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06-08-2005, 06:27 AM
$2900 does sound a little cheap, but you never know...
speediva
06-08-2005, 12:18 PM
$2900 for a 2 y/o bike of that size and stature sounds a lil low... I'd be suspicious.
Oh, and I won't buy a bike unless I can look it over in person, but I'm PICKY like that.
Oh, and I won't buy a bike unless I can look it over in person, but I'm PICKY like that.
shepf4i
06-08-2005, 05:59 PM
I know that there are a lot of people "selling" bikes over ebay and other places that are over seas like greese rome...etc they are selling them really really really cheep. they will not do pay pal, only western union of some other form of payment. BEWARE this sound like a rip off if I have ever heard of one.
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06-08-2005, 06:33 PM
I know that there are a lot of people "selling" bikes over ebay and other places that are over seas like greese rome...etc they are selling them really really really cheep. they will not do pay pal, only western union of some other form of payment. BEWARE this sound like a rip off if I have ever heard of one.
It is a classic scam. It works a lot like the Nigerian scam. There is a lot of information on these particular scams on the US Secret Service's web page regarding internet-based scams and fraud. It is a pretty easy thing to spot though... Normally the buyer is willing to pay full price for your item (or a higher price than what the item is valued at.) The catch, they are going to send you a certified check or money order for an amount greater that the bike and you need to send the difference back to them or to someone else (normally here in the US.) In this case the bike would get shipped, your bank would charge you the difference you sent forward when the so-called check/money order bounces and you will be out a vehicle and your money and left with nothing more than a worthless paper trail that leads to nowhere. eBay is a GREAT place, just don't get ripped by the scam artist by going the rount of Western Union or some other wire transfer, or accepting a money order that is no good.
It is a classic scam. It works a lot like the Nigerian scam. There is a lot of information on these particular scams on the US Secret Service's web page regarding internet-based scams and fraud. It is a pretty easy thing to spot though... Normally the buyer is willing to pay full price for your item (or a higher price than what the item is valued at.) The catch, they are going to send you a certified check or money order for an amount greater that the bike and you need to send the difference back to them or to someone else (normally here in the US.) In this case the bike would get shipped, your bank would charge you the difference you sent forward when the so-called check/money order bounces and you will be out a vehicle and your money and left with nothing more than a worthless paper trail that leads to nowhere. eBay is a GREAT place, just don't get ripped by the scam artist by going the rount of Western Union or some other wire transfer, or accepting a money order that is no good.
IWITR
06-08-2005, 09:44 PM
thanx guys for your help
shepf4i
06-08-2005, 11:59 PM
the ones that I was talking about, was the 2004 r1 on e bay for $3500. he will not take pay pal he will only do western union, and it if for preapproved buyers only. One the screen it will say that he is from some where here in the U.S., but once you e-mail him hes says he is from Athens or Rome. There are a lot of those kind of deals. I found thing like that on more than one bike, and not only on E-bay. I am not sure if it is really a scam, but it soundsd kinda sketchey to me.
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06-09-2005, 12:14 AM
Oh, it is a scam... TRUST me on that one.
R1-rider
06-09-2005, 01:39 AM
never buy a motorcycle if you cant shake the hand of the person selling it to you...
IWITR
06-09-2005, 06:54 PM
R1 rider good one thanx
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06-09-2005, 11:24 PM
never buy a motorcycle if you cant shake the hand of the person selling it to you...
Simple, but GREAT advice! :grinyes:
Simple, but GREAT advice! :grinyes:
aussieidiot
06-10-2005, 04:10 AM
even better, recently someone asked about a scam involving the sale of a 2005 ducati 996 and had a picture from the website depicting a 998
chubster2003
06-10-2005, 09:57 AM
even better, recently someone asked about a scam involving the sale of a 2005 ducati 996 and had a picture from the website depicting a 998
depicting.. as in what.. like parting it out as in its a hot (stolen) bike?.. and if so.. that would suck to be that owner of the 998.. those puppies arent cheap
and if your looking for a bike.. i would try www.craigslist.com there you can search your local area for bikes that are selling... i found that reading through this forum.. its cool.. found a few bikes that are sketchy.. but you can actually go look at them if they arent tooooo far.. lol
depicting.. as in what.. like parting it out as in its a hot (stolen) bike?.. and if so.. that would suck to be that owner of the 998.. those puppies arent cheap
and if your looking for a bike.. i would try www.craigslist.com there you can search your local area for bikes that are selling... i found that reading through this forum.. its cool.. found a few bikes that are sketchy.. but you can actually go look at them if they arent tooooo far.. lol
shepf4i
06-10-2005, 04:28 PM
well ebay is a great place. but if i was going to buy a bike there it would have to be somewhere close so I can pick it up
gth.berg
06-14-2005, 05:03 PM
Having had a bike broken by a reputable moving company, I would recommend that you have SOME sort of insurance. Before you buy any extra, though, check with your insurance company and see what they'll cover.
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