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Author Topic: Interesting salvage auction site for bikes (and more)  (Read 1106 times)
BonS
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« on: October 02, 2009, 11:46:26 AM »

I found this site today and thought it to be interesting if you're looking for a project bike or parts. Several Valkyries show up.

http://www.ridesafely.com/inventory.asp?vt=C&InventoryID=909153792&description=1999%20HONDA%20GL1500CT%20&Search=vt%3DC%26make%3DHONDA%26model%3DGL1500CT%26region%3D%26status%3D%26AuctionDate%3D%26description%3DSEARCH%2520FOR%2520HONDA%2520GL1500CT
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ricoman
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« Reply #1 on: October 02, 2009, 01:08:13 PM »

definitely worth looking at this place once in a while
thanks for the info
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« Reply #2 on: October 02, 2009, 01:57:38 PM »

R.I.P  Embarrassed
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Scott in Ok
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« Reply #3 on: October 02, 2009, 03:01:10 PM »

FYI:  I was checking out that site and they don't actually have any of the bikes listed.  They only list salvage auction bikes from other auctions.  When you win an "auction" on their site, you pay a deposit and then they go to the auction on your behalf and bid up to your winning bid amount.  You are not guaranteed to actually get the bike you bid on.  If they can't successful purchase the bike at your bid amount then they keep your deposit for another auction for you later, or you have to request a refund.

Very misleading if you ask me.

-Scott
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Rocketman
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« Reply #4 on: October 02, 2009, 03:25:43 PM »

Wow, what is the point?  Paying someone else to bid for you?
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« Reply #5 on: October 02, 2009, 03:27:27 PM »

FYI:  I was checking out that site and they don't actually have any of the bikes listed.  They only list salvage auction bikes from other auctions.  When you win an "auction" on their site, you pay a deposit and then they go to the auction on your behalf and bid up to your winning bid amount.  You are not guaranteed to actually get the bike you bid on.  If they can't successful purchase the bike at your bid amount then they keep your deposit for another auction for you later, or you have to request a refund.

Very misleading if you ask me.

-Scott


I don't disagree with what you say about how the site works but I don't think they mislead. The FAQ section spells out the terms of service pretty clearly. They do send a buyer to "dealer only" auctions located in places that I don't live close to, and then bid for you up to your limit. I sure can't do this for myself so this seems to be a decent service. In the past I've had to hire a dealer to attend auctions for me and pay them a premium to do so.
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