What a tosser (charging people to look at a bike)

**Number One** · 16th January 2008, 08:11

Originally Posted by Swoop

Awww crap!
You cannot ask questions on the auction page. That was going to be fun.

I managed to - let ya know his response if I get one....

**ManDownUnder** · 16th January 2008, 08:14

Bugger - Just viewed all 6 photos... $600 down the dunny on an RD!

**Conquiztador** · 16th January 2008, 08:16

Having sold my share of bikes on TM I can see the merits of the idea. Have had some real timewasters turn up. You get all sorted, they turn up late and then spend ages only to insult you. Sold a small one just last week and the third ones to come for a look had a ride. While the young boy was testriding the old guy with him (not his dad, never sussed out who he was) asked me the price (that was clearly stated in the auction) and said: Oh nooo, we wont pay that!!!. So I told him to fuck off. When the boy came back all smiling and happy the old guy said: "Come, lets go". There was confusion and a big dissappointment on the young fellas face. (Sold it next day to others for asking price)

But re the idea to charge for viewing: You will sell the bike to the first ones coming for a look. These are the ones who knows they will get the $100 back.

If it was a Black Shadow, a Indian or a classic that there is only one or two left of, then yes. But as someone said, a piece of .... that is not even registered or have WOF... And $4,5K...

What is a hooker for one hour worth these days??? $100?? Would you get same satisfaction from looking at this thing???

**imdying** · 16th January 2008, 08:25

Originally Posted by Conquiztador

What is a hooker for one hour worth these days??? $100?? Would you get same satisfaction from looking at this thing???

All the question marks in the world won't hide it... we know you know

**Thunder 8** · 16th January 2008, 08:27

Hahahahaha... even if i was interested ,that type of ignorant add and fee would put me off totally and by his rationale if you dont pay a 100 dollar viewing fee then you are a fool. What a twat.

**Conquiztador** · 16th January 2008, 08:49

Originally Posted by imdying

All the question marks in the world won't hide it... we know you know

Well, I was not sure if there is a price change over the tourist season. And also if the strong NZ $ had an impact today. Last time I paid $150...

**90s** · 16th January 2008, 11:22

Originally Posted by Conquiztador

Having sold my share of bikes on TM I can see the merits of the idea. Have had some real timewasters turn up. You get all sorted, they turn up late and then spend ages only to insult you. Sold a small one just last week and the third ones to come for a look had a ride. While the young boy was testriding the old guy with him (not his dad, never sussed out who he was) asked me the price (that was clearly stated in the auction) and said: Oh nooo, we wont pay that!!!. So I told him to fuck off. When the boy came back all smiling and happy the old guy said: "Come, lets go". There was confusion and a big dissappointment on the young fellas face. (Sold it next day to others for asking price)

But re the idea to charge for viewing: You will sell the bike to the first ones coming for a look. These are the ones who knows they will get the $100 back.

If it was a Black Shadow, a Indian or a classic that there is only one or two left of, then yes. But as someone said, a piece of .... that is not even registered or have WOF... And $4,5K...

What is a hooker for one hour worth these days??? $100?? Would you get same satisfaction from looking at this thing???

I had some timewasters when I sold the last bike, but the best one was when I sold a honda prelude left by my brother-in-law through trademe.

A middle-aged Dutch couple turn up, and spend 2 hours examining it - drive it. Guy examines the engine - good example of the sporty Jap 2.2l job.
After all this time I think I'm about to close the deal - and so do they it seems - when the guy says "what fuel economy do you get"
"About 30mpg" I say
He looks devastated. "Oh, we only want a car to save money on petrol over what he have already"
Points to the 1l Micra he arrived in. Sale off.

So my advice to you - if you want to save fuel over mouse-engined junk don't look at sport cars. I should have charged those

ers $100.

And if you read this, you now owe me $200. When shall I expect it?

**stig** · 16th January 2008, 11:48

After all this time I think I'm about to close the deal - and so do they it seems - when the guy says "what fuel economy do you get"
"About 30mpg" I say
He looks devastated. "Oh, we only want a car to save money on petrol over what he have already"
Points to the 1l Micra he arrived in. Sale off.

What a d1ck, I get a lot of this as well eh, mostly people expecting a brand new car even though it was advertised as a 93' for $3k or similar, have developed a blunt attitude towards such tyre kickers as of late.

From the urban dictionary;

Tyre kicker

(n.) A person who appears interested in buying your car, but on the day displays any of the following traits.

• Does not show up
• Does not bring money
• Kicks the tyres and complains about even the most minor faults
• Seems to know barely anything about the car
• Offers stupid money (a large amount either side of what you expected)
• Keeps asking if he can part exchange his rusty old Ford for your car, not wondering why anyone wouldn't want it
• Assumes the car is in fine working condition just by kicking the tyres
• Tries to drive a restoration project dozens of miles home with him.
• Asks questions repeatedly, specifically ones mentioned in adevertising the car
• Gets the manufacturers' name wrong
• Asks if you are willing to transport the car without charge.
• Makes a bid for a car placed on ebay or similar without any positive feedback
• Dresses up as, or asserts that they are a priest or mulla in an attempt to pay less for the car
• Is a young driver who just passed his test looking to buy a cheap old car, rice it up, and show off to thier friends. Quite likely to wreck it in a month.

**99TLS** · 16th January 2008, 12:08

shit i got a guy coming to look at my bike this arvo, should i charge him??

**Coyote** · 16th January 2008, 12:24

Originally Posted by 90s

Well, I don't think either selling for a friend or the viewing fee is in line with TM policy - obviously TM would like a cut of that $100 if it was allowed.

I sympathise if the guy has let 20 people take test rides and just got spoddy ejits, but this is a stupid idea.

Haha, bet TM will see this and think it's a good idea.

Imagine 20 lookers at $100 a piece... Fark, looks like I should try 'sell' my VFR

**ManDownUnder** · 16th January 2008, 12:30

Originally Posted by 99TLS

shit i got a guy coming to look at my bike this arvo, should i charge him??

10kV ought to do it...

**barty5** · 16th January 2008, 13:42

interesting it says 30,000ks yet the speedo that gose to 99999 says 9000 odd someone telling porkies

**Tank** · 16th January 2008, 13:50

Originally Posted by stig

• Offers stupid money (a large amount either side of what you expected).

I knew a girl that went to look at a car that was $2500 ONO. So she offered $3000!

Unfortuantely I'm not joking. Why cannot I find people like that when I'm selling stuff.

**Robbo** · 16th January 2008, 16:47

Originally Posted by Tank

I knew a girl that went to look at a car that was $2500 ONO. So she offered $3000!

Unfortuantely I'm not joking. Why cannot I find people like that when I'm selling stuff.

Great One... We need more buyers like that out there to help offset the tight arses