Q Re Buying Motorcycle On E-Bay - BIKE BOUGHT!

Started by ZOSO, April 13, 2010, 02:22:37 PM

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ZOSO

Need some fast e-bay advice.
I want to buy another Ducati from e-bay motors - first time buying a bike from e-bay, tho.
The listing is from a reputable out-of-state Dealership and it is a "Buy It Now" listing/price (not an auction).
I am comfortable with the "Buy It Now" price but the listing states "Price May Not Include Tax, Tag, Freight Or Dealer Fees."
I e-mailed the Dealer to clarify the OTD price but it is past business hours and I may not hear back from them until tomorrow - a lengthy period of torment (and risk).
If the OTD is even close to the Buy It Now, I'm pulling the trigger ASAP, but I'm afraid to do so until I can confirm what additional costs there may be.
Anyone ever bought a "Buy It Now" motorcycle on e-bay and/or have any experience to share?
I'd love to go to sleep tonight having just "Bought It Now."
Thanks!
There’s a lady who’s sure all that glitters is gold . . .

Grappa

I've been watching ebay Ducs for a few months now, and a lot of the "Buy it Now" bikes sit on there for a long time.  Many of the bikes don't get sold before the listing ends, and the seller just re-lists.  So unless it's a crazy insane offer, and it's the first time that particular bike has been listed, I wouldn't worry about the ticking clock.  And I believe that if you purchase the bike and have it shipped to a different state from the one it was sold to you from, then you shouldn't have to pay sales tax.  Why not call the dealer tomorrow and first offer to buy the bike for a bit less then the Buy it Now price, to cover your shipping costs?  Couldn't hurt to do, because if they don't budge on price you are willing to pay full price anyway.
Ahh... but the servant waits, while the master baits.

Sometimes Aloha means Goodbye.

ducrider45

Look the dealer up and call them directly. Do not wait for the reply on Ebay.
Cop: "That thing is so nasty I can't bring myself to write you a ticket."

"The democracy will cease to exist when you take away from
those who are willing to work and give to those who would not."
Thomas Jefferson


Washington D.C. area riders check out CAM on the local boards.

ZOSO

#3
Thanks Grappa & ducrider, I waited until this morning even though it was a crazy insane offer and the first time the bike was listed.
Well, good things DO come to those who wait - just added a new/leftover '09 Hypermotard to the stable (yes, Ducati makes a Hypermotard), priced way too good to pass up even tho I was looking at a new Evo SP.
Very excited, been lusting for a Hypermotard since Ducati announced them (yes, Ducati makes a Hypermotard).
There’s a lady who’s sure all that glitters is gold . . .

DucatiTorrey

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Slide Panda

Quote from: ZOSO on April 14, 2010, 06:51:58 AM
'09 Hypermotard

Wait wait what? Ducati makes a motard?  ;D

Without pix, it doesn't exist
-Throttle's on the right, so are the brakes.  Good luck.
- '00 M900S with all the farkles
- '08 KTM 690 StupidMoto
- '07 Triumph 675 Track bike.

ducrider45

Cop: "That thing is so nasty I can't bring myself to write you a ticket."

"The democracy will cease to exist when you take away from
those who are willing to work and give to those who would not."
Thomas Jefferson


Washington D.C. area riders check out CAM on the local boards.

Tekneek

 Even though it's an out-of-state purchase, you're still gonna pay sales tax. Your home state will hit you with it when you do the title/plates.

ZOSO

There’s a lady who’s sure all that glitters is gold . . .

RichD

Quote from: Tekneek on April 14, 2010, 09:22:23 AM
Even though it's an out-of-state purchase, you're still gonna pay sales tax. Your home state will hit you with it when you do the title/plates.
...but if you just track it they'll never know...   ;)
DFW-MFer!

He Man

Quote3.3 Gallon of Fuel


yea okay, and my 620 goes 140mph too.


Have fun! that bike looks sweet. but dont expect 3.3 gallons.

DucatiTorrey

out that larger tank in it, looks like a PITA, but more fuel is good.
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hcomp

Congrats on the purchase...Awesome price too... [thumbsup]
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hbliam

Quote from: DucatiTorrey on April 15, 2010, 05:46:59 AM
out that larger tank in it, looks like a PITA, but more fuel is good.

New tank is easy install. My range is 230-240 in the twisties and 260+ traveling.