Why would you?

**Bonez** · 22nd May 2011, 21:44

Originally Posted by steve_t

I guess it's not worth worrying about now and you can be sure the seller is a very happy person

I'm guessing the buyer is too.

**Grubber** · 23rd May 2011, 06:33

Originally Posted by White trash

Ummmm, can any of you cunts actually read? It says this item was sold using the "Buy Now"

Seems pretty self explanatory to me.

Well spotted.

Doesn't explain the "why would ya" though!
THe best option being just go with the bidding so as to purchase at cheapest possible.
Hmmm.

**Owl** · 23rd May 2011, 07:06

Originally Posted by Grubber

Doesn't explain the "why would ya" though!
THe best option being just go with the bidding so as to purchase at cheapest possible.

Buyer obviously wanted it and "Buy Now" ensures that.

I know someone who buys damaged Triumphs to repair, but now struggles because they fetch way more than they're worth.

**Maha** · 23rd May 2011, 07:07

Maybe the buyer really wants the bike.
I sold my 98' Thundercat for $8K to a person who really wanted it.
The auction ended with the highest bid of $6.9K...
The reserve was $7K...the bloke from up North had offered the eight grand before the auction ended and stood buy his offer so he got the bike.

**Grubber** · 23rd May 2011, 08:19

Originally Posted by Owl

Buyer obviously wanted it and "Buy Now" ensures that.

I know someone who buys damaged Triumphs to repair, but now struggles because they fetch way more than they're worth.

So if i crash mine i should come and see your mate aye!
Perhaps you could put a good word in for me.

Originally Posted by Maha

Maybe the buyer really wants the bike.
I sold my 98' Thundercat for $8K to a person who really wanted it.
The auction ended with the highest bid of $6.9K...
The reserve was $7K...the bloke from up North had offered the eight grand before the auction ended and stood buy his offer so he got the bike.

Could well be the case. I guess i'm just a miserable bastard who doesn't like paying for anything.

**Okey Dokey** · 23rd May 2011, 08:39

Originally Posted by White trash

Ummmm, can any of you cunts actually read? It says this item was sold using the "Buy Now"

Seems pretty self explanatory to me.

You are correct, but I didn't actually open the link to see the trade, I just answered the OP's question as to what might have happened

Good on you for sorting it out!

**White trash** · 23rd May 2011, 08:48

Originally Posted by Okey Dokey

You are correct, but I didn't actually open the link to see the trade, I just answered the OP's question as to what might have happened

Good on you for sorting it out!

You're excused Mr Dokey.

**jim.cox** · 23rd May 2011, 12:20

Thats a good price for the bike

I think the buyer will be well pleased with their purchase

**Owl** · 23rd May 2011, 12:25

Originally Posted by Grubber

So if i crash mine i should come and see your mate aye!
Perhaps you could put a good word in for me.

I'd want first refusal!

**Crasherfromwayback** · 23rd May 2011, 13:24

Originally Posted by Okey Dokey

You are correct, but I didn't actually open the link to see the trade, I just answered the OP's question as to what might have happened

Good on you for sorting it out!

Originally Posted by White trash

You're excused Mr Dokey.

You're not that observant yourself ya dopey cunt. That would be Mrs or Ms Dokey.

**White trash** · 23rd May 2011, 13:56

Originally Posted by Crasherfromwayback

You're not that observant yourself ya dopey cunt. That would be Mrs or Ms Dokey.

I guess you're not too sharp on the finer points of irony and humour.

WTF was your missus doing giving random strangers hugs in pubs on Saturday night by the way? Spewing I wasn't there now..... Might have got a touch or summit.

**Crasherfromwayback** · 23rd May 2011, 14:32

Originally Posted by White trash

I guess you're not too sharp on the finer points of irony and humour.

WTF was your missus doing giving random strangers hugs in pubs on Saturday night by the way? Spewing I wasn't there now..... Might have got a touch or summit.

How could I have missed that?

You would've. She thought it was you she was hugging!

**avgas** · 23rd May 2011, 14:38

Originally Posted by Grubber

Could well be the case. I guess i'm just a miserable bastard who doesn't like paying for anything.

Yes you are.
And you needed to start the thread
"WAAAAAAAAA I missed out on a buying a motorbike because someone wanted to pay more than me WAAAAAAA"

**Grubber** · 24th May 2011, 07:44

Originally Posted by avgas

Yes you are.
And you needed to start the thread
"WAAAAAAAAA I missed out on a buying a motorbike because someone wanted to pay more than me WAAAAAAA"

What a turd.
I have brought and sold a few triumphs in my day and i can tell you that $4500 is way too much to get that thing on the road again and still be of reasonable value.
I know what it costs to repair fairings etc and that's only a small amount of what needed doing to it.
I don't cry too much when i see someone pay lard arse amounts for a bike that i thought i might grab. Plenty more round the corner.
This thread was because i couldn't understand why anyone would want to jump in way over the previous bid just to buy a bike, not because i didn't get it it, or maybe you didn't see that bit.
Jeez, i used to think you were a decent sort.

**Genie** · 24th May 2011, 09:20

Originally Posted by Grubber

Can someone explain to me why you would bid $4450 in an auction when the last bid was only $3040??
I know you can see the bidding history when you check out the listing so...umm...why would you throw a bid in for $1400 more than the last bid?

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/List...x?id=375688468

I note the reserve is at $3500.

There is some mighty strange people around you know!

It is not for you to question, it is for you to ride your bike more.