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Old May 12th, 2011, 08:32 AM   #30
Too40gawlf
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Name: Eric
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Nothing more convincing than showing up with cash in hand.. more room to negotiate when you show up and look at the bike in person.

Usually, sellers are less likely to refuse an offer in person. I point out all the little things I see to the owner, tires/brake pad/rotors, little dents in tank, slight bent handlebar, small cracks in plastics.. all that make more convincing for my offer. Take a test ride and tell them how I feel about the bike they are selling. Relate to them on a personal level, get more bonding then go in with a killer offer.

Good luck huntin'
Agree with you 100%. With local sellers this is my strategy. But if Im driving hours, I want to know there will be no issue with price. Otherwise, the seller knows Im going to have to hand over additional $$$ or drive hours back home steaming from a wasted day's time and gas.
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