Viral Vending

Discussion in 'Triumph General Discussion' started by Callumity, Jun 9, 2020.

  1. Callumity

    Callumity Elite Member

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    #1 Callumity, Jun 9, 2020
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    I thought I would tap the collective experience (& wisdom?!) of folk who have been in the bike marketplace recently.

    I have decided it is time to part company with my 2005 T100 with about 20k on the clock but, being ‘mildly mature’, don’t want a string of coughing and sneezing tyre kickers banging on the door. I have a deep seated suspicion of ‘we buy anything’ crew and not getting a fairing (fair!) price for an already inexpensive bike.

    Thoughts?
     
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  2. Samsgrandad

    Samsgrandad Senior Member

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    It depends on how quickly you want to sell.
    If you sell to a dealer you will only get 'trade price' the dealer will want to put a mark up of around £1,000 on your bike to cover his costs. With dealer prices for a 2005 T100 of around £4,000 - £4,500 you would probably be offered somewhere around £3,000.

    If you are not in a particular hurry to sell you could see whether a dealer would be prepared to sell for you on commission which would mean you could be waiting for a sale but would receive more at the end of the day.

    Best of luck whatever you decide to do.
     
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  3. Helmut Visor

    Helmut Visor Only dead fish go with the flow
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    I sold my Tuono on Facebook Marketplace, no tyre kicking was conducted just some strong negotiations but got the price I really wanted for it from first interested party :cool::cool:
     
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