jusbob Posted October 28, 2014 Share As the title suggests - what are some factors that one should consider when deciding on a selling price for their bike? I think its quite a tricky game - come in too low and you let it go for a steal, come in too high and people laugh you off and keep browsing. Lemme know what you have based your prices on? And any general tips for the first time sellers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vetseun Posted October 28, 2014 Share If it sells within a week it was priced right.If you have received no comment or offer within a week, it is priced too high.If you get flamed within an hour of posting it, it is priced way too high. Edited October 28, 2014 by Vetseun Vangar 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grebel Posted October 28, 2014 Share Whatever you think it's worth. Then refer to Vetseun's post above... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest DieBees Posted October 28, 2014 Share I think the secondhand market is unfortunately very underpriced if that is the right word. One must feel that you are losing it rather then selling it when you make the price. When making a price look at what you would be willing to pay for it as a potential buyer and not what its worth to you as the seller. The origional purchase price must be forgotten the minute you bought it. It becomes completely irrelevant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rouxtjie Posted October 28, 2014 Share 50% of retail price...that is if its in very very good condition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kranswurm Posted October 28, 2014 Share http://bikebay.co.za/price_guide.php?osCsid=40540642758f9183be7e13dce7bde8bd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falco Posted October 28, 2014 Share It's a thumbsuck, whichever way you look at it. When I sell parts, and very occasionally whole bikes, I only consider what my original cost was, and how much the item has been used, then work on a percentage of that number. Usually works out around 40% for well used, 50 - 60 for average use, 70ish for barely used. I have always found ~ without any exceptions ~ that stripping a bike and selling the components individually realises a higher overall value. The downside is that it involves more work, and takes longer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BBN Posted October 28, 2014 Share If you have time, split your bike and sell the parts and you should get more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomo Posted October 28, 2014 Share 50% of retail price...that is if its in very very good condition. Good place to start.!Then adjust up/down for condition and more importantly demand.2nd hand market driven by basic economic principle of supply and demand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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