So has the used market finally dropped dramatically?
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So has the used market finally dropped dramatically?
I know it's winter. But I'm currently in California. No winter. People still ride around. Was thinking of putting my bike for sale.
But I can't help to notice that bikes that were going for 12k ,or so, a year or two ago are now struggling to sell at 9k.
Is this the used market finally coming to its senses? For a few years there, I thought I was holding on to gold with this bike lol.
But I can't help to notice that bikes that were going for 12k ,or so, a year or two ago are now struggling to sell at 9k.
Is this the used market finally coming to its senses? For a few years there, I thought I was holding on to gold with this bike lol.
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12-26-2023, 01:42 PM
Bidenomics have trashed peoples disposable income and buying power, used market prices are reflecting it on everything.
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The dealers around here in NC still have their (large) inventory of used bikes priced much higher than I think any of them are remotely worth. I’ve been shopping some used bikes owned by private sellers, and every time I try to pursue one, it’s like they really don’t want to sell them, even before any discussion of price comes up. Just a lot of foot dragging.
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I think the really good deals go fast, and a lot of what we're still seeing are the pound puppies that can't find a home for a variety of reasons- pricing being a major reason. IMHO.
I can't blame the owners for wanting to get as much as possible. We've all been there. I think we've also been partially conditioned to higher pricing, so when we see something that we considered crazy high a few years ago, we could easily think, "That's not too bad!"
I save a LOT of ads on FB marketplace. When I go back and look at some of the pricing from a couple of years ago, it's like reading old classifieds from the '70s full of hemis, big-blocks, and six-packs all priced to where we'd love to buy two!
I can't blame the owners for wanting to get as much as possible. We've all been there. I think we've also been partially conditioned to higher pricing, so when we see something that we considered crazy high a few years ago, we could easily think, "That's not too bad!"
I save a LOT of ads on FB marketplace. When I go back and look at some of the pricing from a couple of years ago, it's like reading old classifieds from the '70s full of hemis, big-blocks, and six-packs all priced to where we'd love to buy two!
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Go here and take a look, https://469cycleshop.com. 23 Road Glides and Street Glides all under $20,000. 2 more Independent Dealers within 50 miles of here with similar prices. Harley Dealer is Wall to Wall with Bikes their not selling.
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Cars and trucks that were selling over MSRP 6 months ago are now at or below MSRP.
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I know it's winter. But I'm currently in California. No winter. People still ride around. Was thinking of putting my bike for sale.
But I can't help to notice that bikes that were going for 12k ,or so, a year or two ago are now struggling to sell at 9k.
Is this the used market finally coming to its senses? For a few years there, I thought I was holding on to gold with this bike lol.
But I can't help to notice that bikes that were going for 12k ,or so, a year or two ago are now struggling to sell at 9k.
Is this the used market finally coming to its senses? For a few years there, I thought I was holding on to gold with this bike lol.
My '17 softail slim, I paid what it's worth stock. Miles are unbelievably low on it and it's done exactly how I would have done it myself. The only things needed are to black out a few small parts which I will be taking care of soon. The look and the low mileage sold me. I traveled about two hours to pick it up with a uhaul trailer so I knew I was buying it, but I did have my limit.
My '10 SG also had very, very low miles. Total different story though. Guy posted it up for sale a few months before I was ready to buy, but I saved it on the marketplace. I got in contact with him asking questions, blah, blah. Never made it out to take a look at that time. As I'm still looking I see he's continuously lowering the price over a few months. Finally he adjusted the price to something I feel I could do so I went out to take a peek. I had my limit on the price I would pay as well. Went out, made a deal $2K lower than what he was asking. He even threw in unpainted lowers and a few nice black and carbon fiber pieces for the dash. I just finished my bike after a lot of upgrades and the money I spent added to the price I paid ended up being close to what the bike is worth stock, but I paid no where near that price.
I feel it's a buyers market! Deals are out there to be had.Cash is king! I paid cash for both bikes and I feel when they see it in your hand, it definitely tilts in your favor.
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