Bargains to be had?

[Boob Johnson]

Fair comment, but from my experience there are also very motivated sellers out there from time to time. When times are tough beggars can't be choosers !

My present bike was such a case... 02 Sprint RS bought through Trade Me in mid 06 with 34,000km for $7,900.
The seller had had a change in circumstances and had to sell his pride and joy. Quick and clean sale solved his dilemma and got me a cheap bike - Win, win.

I suspect the New Year will see an increase in 'motivated' sellers. Happy hunting for those with available $s.

Nice going mate, well done on both those bargains. I've made money or at minimum broken even on all my vehicles in the last few years. I don't usually buy exactly what I want as I chase only good deals or I don't buy, simple rule really.

[prvoke]

yea trademe seems pretty good with pulling auctions like that. Ive reported 2 recently that seemed way too good to be true and both got actioned within the day

[Naki Rat]

Too late I've already accepted it for $15 by text. Just waiting for the reply with pick-up details.

Damn, no reply and now it's a $15,000 asking price. Who would have guessed

[Dooly]

Just brought 2 bikes off TM this week, very happy with the prices.

98 DR350 with all the flash gear, exhaust, big bore engine kit, cams, big carb, airbox, mint for $1900. Others of that vintage are on there for 3k and more.
Could of got it cheaper as reserve was 1500 if someone did'nt bid against me.
Thats for me.

Brought the missus a 02 Honda XLR for $1200.

Going up to get them boxing day.

Might have to sell my Zuki SP370 as probably wont get around to doing much to it now as 6 bikes frequent the garage now.
If anyon'e interested.

[Naki Rat]

Or did it?


The seller has to actually sell it now, not something that is a fore gone conclusion ladies & jelly spoons.

Seems your prediction was accurate and somebody backed out of the deal.
And the Speed Four is back, but not with a $1 reserve this time around.

[St_Gabriel]

And the Speed Four is back, but not with a $1 reserve this time around.

This previous listing makes it even more interesting really (can anyone say SHILL BIDDING)
Google Cache

[wbks]

I saw a 2006 zx10 going for 7k or near offer on trademe the other day

[St_Gabriel]

Hahahahahahahaha

Ask the seller a question

Why did the previous sale fall through? Auction 192044185 And why is the reserve higher than the winning auction price? posted by: st_gabe (87 ) 5:45 pm, Wed 31 Dec

The sale didn't go through because the bike didn't suit the lady that won the auction, so we mutually agreed to cancel the sale. I would have liked to get cash before xmas but am not to worried now. 10:36 am, Thu 1 Jan


This bike was listed and won by another member? Can you tell me why that trade could not be fulfilled? posted by: rraje (13 ) 6:05 pm, Wed 31 Dec

As above. 10:36 am, Thu 1 Jan


May I suggest you blacklist her as this is the second time she has won it. First time was auction 186040020, where she won it for $5800 on the 9th of November posted by: st_gabe (87 ) 10:43 am, Thu 1 Jan

Good excuse though really. Must be costing the guy a heap in relisting fees

[Owl]

Well spotted St Gabriel! "bling"

[Naki Rat]

Hahahahahahahaha

May I suggest you blacklist her as this is the second time she has won it. First time was auction 186040020, where she won it for $5800 on the 9th of November posted by: st_gabe (87 ) 10:43 am, Thu 1 Jan

Wonder if you get an answer to that question?

Definitely confirms the shill bidding suspicions I had, and puts a great deal of doubt over the credibility of the whole auction.

[St_Gabriel]

Wonder if you get an answer to that question?

The reason I asked the question is threefold

a) So that if he doesnt answer the question (which I severely doubt he will) it will be showing as an unanswered question for the whole duration of his auction (A few unanswered questions ring alarm bells for me when trading on TradeMe)

b) so that after the auction the unanswered questions are revealed and he may be exposed as the fraud which he is

c) If sold in this round and the user "Wula" (the shill bidder) has bumped up the price, the auction winner can take that as a caveat when dealing with the trader

I would love to see a few more ppl, who dont agree with these scams, ask a few pointed questions of the trader.
The part that pisses me off the most in regards to this trader is that he did a $1 reserve and wasnt wiling to abide by the markets decision, and he hasnt abided by his responsibilties as set out in TradeMe's T&C. Of course TradeMe will do nothing about it as they are getting the $68 every time he does this.