440MTB Posted October 21, 2022 Share Hey there everyone, trust you're having an awesome Friday! Just thought I'd share my thoughts/experience... As someone who is pretty new here, and as someone who's "wheeled and dealed" a fair bit in my life... I found BikeHub to be a nice alternative to the norm, and I come here to escape the Gumtree mentality of some buyers/sellers, but it seems James from BikeMarket.co.za or @WeBuyBicycles on BikeHub wants to make BH like Gumtree... Offering R14k less than asking price... ? Surely as someone in the business of selling yourself, you must be accustomed to every man and his dog low-balling you, and I'm sure you don't entertain or appreciate when people do this, so not sure why one would do this here? Edited October 21, 2022 by MM Sid the Sloth, ChUkKy and KatjieStewels 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fanievb Posted October 21, 2022 Share Voel jy nou beter? Moolz, Kaktus007, gemmerbal and 9 others 1 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'Dale Posted October 21, 2022 Share Pity this Fraaiday themed thread is only popping up now. Would've provided great entertainment for those weary souls at work that needed to get through their tasks before the weekend. Eddy Gordo, Scary Rider, 440MTB and 6 others 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Brink Posted October 21, 2022 Share Wait 'til you see how much the Argus costs... Wayne pudding Mol, 440MTB, Brawler and 8 others 1 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
440MTB Posted October 21, 2022 Share 2 hours ago, fanievb said: Voel jy nou beter? Jis ou Faan! Hoe lyk dit boetman? Het jy enige iets konstruktief om by te voeg of hou jy maar net van baie praat? 😀 Mooi Vrydag ou maat! 👍 👍 Edited October 21, 2022 by MM M L, Sid the Sloth, Wannabe and 3 others 1 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steady Spin Posted October 21, 2022 Share F@&&3% smouse! Wayne pudding Mol, Scary Rider, mecheng89 and 6 others 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nico van Loggerenberg Posted October 21, 2022 Share How are they supposed to sell it for the same price you asked if they offer you your asking price? 💩 throttles, Schnavel, Vetplant and 7 others 3 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
440MTB Posted October 21, 2022 Share Just now, Nico van Loggerenberg said: How are they supposed to sell it for the same price you asked if they offer you your asking price? 💩 I too ask for a better selling price 99% of the time, BUT, defintely won't have the audacity to offer R14k less on a R32k asking price. 😂 justinafrika, Lizelle91 and Brawler 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spookie Posted October 21, 2022 Share Haha yeah I think that’s just their business model, all I can say is that as annoying as it is, it must work, because they consistently continue to do it when people post bikes for sale. Guess there are people out there who maybe need cash urgently, and at least then they have a reliable trustworthy buyer! If you’re not interested just ignore and move on. Or just a simple ‘no thanks’ would never hurt 😛 You might have just been unlucky with your first experience, mostly bikehub is not like that at all (in my experience anyways). Vaalhaai, BigDL, Scary Rider and 4 others 6 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nico van Loggerenberg Posted October 21, 2022 Share Just now, MM said: I too ask for a better selling price 99% of the time, BUT, defintely won't have the audacity to offer R14k less on a R32k asking price. 😂 What you should start doing is lowballing others and buy every bargain you see, then trying to resell them for R15k more. Doesn't seem to be a mentally taxing business model judging by some of the dealers on here. If you have enough capital you can corner the market. Maybe in a few years you can buy bikemarket... With a 50% lowball offer BigDL, Trashy, Moolz and 6 others 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
440MTB Posted October 21, 2022 Share 20 minutes ago, Spookie said: Haha yeah I think that’s just... *Snip* Yeah for sure, didn't mean to come across as attacking @WeBuyBicycles- like you said, this just left a bit of a sour taste as I've only done 3 deals on BH and the people I've dealt with were great thus far. 20 minutes ago, Nico van Loggerenberg said: What you should start doing is lowballing... *Snip* Man, this is a great idea... you willing to front me the capital? I'd be willing to pay back AT LEAST 45% of what you loaned me. Hahahahaha Edited October 21, 2022 by MM Hairy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobertWhitehead Posted October 21, 2022 Share Ya, it is nothing new. They make an offer in the hope that you'll take it as they already have a buyer lined up for the make and size. Easy quick cash but it's also hurting the cycling community IMO. Scary Rider, Rowl, M L and 7 others 9 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MTBRIDER1234 Posted October 21, 2022 Share Some of the offers actually provide great entertainment for me haha, I was selling a bike for 12K, got offered 7k, my friend was selling a bike for 18 and got offered 10. Gotta love how much they lowball you. Also I am curious how many people actually accept, it surely can't be even 10%, but then again, some of the dealers on here aren't very charming at all and continue to be in business, so it may be more than we think... Hairy, 440MTB and Vetplant 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sirmoun10goat Posted October 21, 2022 Share @MM maybe you overpriced by 10k and they only lowballing you 4k in reality This is a rant by you based on a single ‘bad’ experience. You should rather ask @BikeMarketcoza their reasons for their low offer, and bring that up in this forum. This way you will get more meaningful insight/comments Tatt, BigDL, 440MTB and 3 others 1 3 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
440MTB Posted October 21, 2022 Share 2 minutes ago, sirmoun10goat said: @MM maybe you overpriced by 10k and they only lowballing you 4k in reality This is a rant by you based on a single ‘bad’ experience. You should rather ask @BikeMarketcoza their reasons for their low offer, and bring that up in this forum. This way you will get more meaningful insight/comments Defintely not overpriced by R10k, there are similar bikes on the market for more than my asking price (which is negotiable btw, but again my neg. seems to be another's low-ball). That said, not sure how this is a rant (I even have a poll! Lol 🤣), merely engaging with the community to get input, etc. Also, most people's replies have actually been quite meaningful/insightful, or at the very least... entertaining, so not sure where you're coming from to be honest... But thanks for the reply nonetheless, I appreciate your meaningful insight and taking time to add your R2.50 to the jar. ChUkKy, Sid the Sloth, Hairy and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bikebloke Posted October 21, 2022 Share @ MM you got exactly the right temperament for this place you gonna fit right in .... Kaktus007, mecheng89, ChUkKy and 3 others 1 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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