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Selling a bike

  • 19-06-2012 5:32pm
    #1
    Canada2013
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6 ✭


    I have a ladies bike that I bought last year for around €930. I have only ever used it a handful of times, for short distances - it's it pretty much perfect condition.

    I want to sell it, as I am moving abroad. I would be selling it with a helmet (cost €40), small pump, repair kit, U-Lock and cable lock.

    Firstly, how much could I expect to get for it? (I'm not expecting anywhere near the amount paid for it.)

    Secondly, how should I advertise it? Any site recommendations, etc?

    And, thirdly, how do I actually sell it? I've sold cars before, and (understandably) the buyers took them for test drives - but I can't exactly let someone cycle off on my bike?! What sort of precautions can I take to protect myself here?

    I've never done this before, so I'd really appreciate any advice (even the obvious stuff, because I just don't know! :o )


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  • #2
    awec
    Administrators Posts: 54,830 Admin ✭✭✭✭✭awec


    I imagine we'd need to know make and model.

    Bikes are bought and sold on this forum lots.


  • #3
    Lumen
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 31,230 ✭✭✭✭Lumen


    Advertise for €650, accept €600.


  • #4
    Canada2013
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6 ✭Canada2013


    awec wrote: »
    I imagine we'd need to know make and model.

    Bikes are bought and sold on this forum lots.

    This is the bike.

    http://www.merida-bikes.com/en_int/bike/2011/143/Road+Bike/RIDE+Juliet+91-com


  • #5
    Seaneh
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 18,300 ✭✭✭✭Seaneh


    I think that is a very, very nice bike.

    I'd say you could get 600 for it, 650 with all the bits.


  • #6
    Canada2013
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6 ✭Canada2013


    Seaneh wrote: »
    I think that is a very, very nice bike.

    I'd say you could get 600 for it, 650 with all the bits.

    Well, that's good to know! :)

    Any advice on how to actually go about selling it?


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  • #7
    ANXIOUS
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  • #8
    Roger Hassenforder
    Closed Accounts Posts: 8,555 ✭✭✭Roger Hassenforder


    Canada2013 wrote: »
    I have a ladies bike that I bought last year for around €930. I have only ever used it a handful of times, for short distances - it's it pretty much perfect condition.

    I want to sell it, as I am moving abroad. I would be selling it with a helmet (cost €40), small pump, repair kit, U-Lock and cable lock.

    Firstly, how much could I expect to get for it? (I'm not expecting anywhere near the amount paid for it.)

    Secondly, how should I advertise it? Any site recommendations, etc?

    And, thirdly, how do I actually sell it? I've sold cars before, and (understandably) the buyers took them for test drives - but I can't exactly let someone cycle off on my bike?! What sort of precautions can I take to protect myself here?

    I've never done this before, so I'd really appreciate any advice (even the obvious stuff, because I just don't know! :o )

    donedeal.ie is a good place, the ad will cost u a €
    Unfortunately dont think youll get more than 500, I hope im wrong, but the bike would be less than that new for someone in a BTW.


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