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Offline BSARGS650

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The Shakes
« on: 05.03. 2018 14:43 »
Mmmm...Had to take a couple of sedatives this morning, developed the shakes after seeing the prices of the "classics" and not so "classics" in today's Old Bike Mart....Does POA mean the seller is too embarrassed to reveal selling price?
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Re: The Shakes
« Reply #1 on: 05.03. 2018 15:02 »
Normally means that I can't afford it. They will give you a crap trade in and expect collectors prices. Some dealers are nice  *smiley4*
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Re: The Shakes
« Reply #2 on: 05.03. 2018 15:12 »
I know what you mean I've been looking at the prices for Yam RD350LC's and RD500LC scary!! *eek*
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Re: The Shakes
« Reply #3 on: 05.03. 2018 15:46 »
They were absolute flying machines, got a soft spot for them. There is a guy on the south coast that brings some clean ones in from the USA at fair prices. Ebay !
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Re: The Shakes
« Reply #4 on: 05.03. 2018 16:26 »
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.Does POA mean the seller is too embarrassed to reveal selling price?
Quite simply it is a fishing expedition. On a personal level if I see POA, phone, offers, or ask in any ad then I would not even contemplate doing business with the vendor. If they cannot be straight and state an asking price then I cannot be bothered with them.
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Re: The Shakes
« Reply #5 on: 05.03. 2018 17:09 »
I would not buy from a dealer, sooner restore all day long.
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Re: The Shakes
« Reply #6 on: 05.03. 2018 17:45 »
Hi All,
This ad brings things to a new level altogether *roll* *razz*

https://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C953353

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John
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Re: The Shakes
« Reply #7 on: 05.03. 2018 18:01 »
Quote from: chaterlea25 on 05.03. 2018 17:45
Hi All,
This ad brings things to a new level altogether *roll* *razz*

https://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C953353

 *conf2*
John
*pull hair out*
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Re: The Shakes
« Reply #8 on: 06.03. 2018 12:03 »
Am I seeing right ? £50k jeez
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Re: The Shakes
« Reply #9 on: 06.03. 2018 12:24 »
The way prices of classic bikes are going we are going to be leaving our loved ones a nice nest egg.
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Re: The Shakes
« Reply #10 on: 06.03. 2018 12:37 »
GB ,think I'll do a musky ..... and take mine with me  *smile*
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Re: The Shakes
« Reply #11 on: 06.03. 2018 14:40 »
In the early '90s, Money magazine had a Triumph Bonneville on the cover and touted it as an investment. Prices went up rapidly after that. As I had multiple Triumphs, 2 commandos, a Lightning, a 441 among other bikes, when they started bringing $1500-2000 I figured it was time to start selling.
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