Checklist for buying a bike (sightunseen)

[The Architect]

so you mean the full cost of the bike?  whats the % of the repairs to the total cost of repairing your KTM?

I presented paypal with the estimate from the dealer and photos of the damage.   I had a choice,  refund me the total cost and I return the bike or the seller refunds me the amount for the repair.   I opted for the repair.  The seller choose not to dispute my claim so I don't know what options a seller has.

The repairs were about half the cost of the bike.

[duccarlos]

The repairs were about half the cost of the bike.

 

[The Architect]

Replacing the crank is the big expense.

[duccarlos]

Might as well total the bike.

[The Architect]

Might as well total the bike.

Why total it when you can unload it onto someone on Craigslist?