Norcorider
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Regarding #3 ignore it, it's scam. Don't click on any links or reply them
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Selling a bike on Facebook, need some advice
- Thread starter NuggyBuggy
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I listed a used slightly rusty strut bar on Kijiji last Saturday and somebody contacted me within 15 minutes, they ended up buying it. And a whole bunch of other stuff I hadn't listed yet, including a parts car lol.
Even if Kijiji only got like 10% of the interest that FB does, I'd still list it. It's free, it takes like 90 seconds, and more eyeballs means more money
100% The only place I didn't post the Scrambler on was AutoTrader...but I will do when I re-list it.
On FBMP some people get far too easily offended by the "Is it still available?" question but....
It is the default response and depending on how someone is viewing your ad (app, browser, platform, etc) it can be easy to hit it by mistake just scrolling through ads. Odds are they are not interested and hit it by mistake, don't sweat it as a seller. I still respond yes just in case but I am not offended by radio silence afterwards.
It is the default response and depending on how someone is viewing your ad (app, browser, platform, etc) it can be easy to hit it by mistake just scrolling through ads. Odds are they are not interested and hit it by mistake, don't sweat it as a seller. I still respond yes just in case but I am not offended by radio silence afterwards.
Very good point.
A buyer bay be looking at a specific item/bike/car and may ask 10 sellers if said item is available.
Perhaps that first one to respond will be the one the buyer will engage with asking for more details.
Also, no point in sending a paragraph of questions if the item is not available in the end.
Also, many people will ask if its still available but will later change their mind.
Agreed. I've had people message me 'are you still interested?' and it turned out I hit the button by accident so I apologize, tell them that I hit it accidentally and I'm not interested. Easy.
Relax
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How is this any different than buying new from a dealer? I would be surprised if more than 10% of the sales people actually knew more than their customer about the bike they were interested in. When I buy, I just want the price to be right, ownership to be in the name of the person selling, and UVIP in hand (or to be provided before closing).
Relax
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I have yet to sell anything on FB Marketplace. The way I understand it, once you start a conversation with a stranger, they automatically become a friend and have access to more info than you normally make public. And apparently they use this feature to access your personal info and friends list? Someone please correct me if mistaken, as I feel like I'm missing out on a huge market by not listing there. I did make a separate FB ID just for selling but I suspect with it being less than a year old, I'll just be seen as a scammer.
I can safely say I’ve never seen any posts from an FBMP contact in my feed. I’ve seen them as potential contact…but will look more closely.
The chats themselves go to a ‘Marketplace’ folder.
Hell I’ve recently seen 3 GTAM members popping up as potential contacts in recent weeks. Looking at you @Wind Shear and @Scuba Steve.
guzzirider
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I am amazed at how bad some of the pictures are on Marketplace!
If your trying to sell something try to make it look good.
Pictures of bikes covered in junk taken in in dark garages just don't cut it.
Take the time to stage your bike to make it look the best.
Take at least four pictures to show front, back and both sides.
Make sure only the motorcycle is visible in the picture as not to distract potential buyers.
Cover the plate number!!!
I always include one other picture in the ad.
If your trying to sell something try to make it look good.
Pictures of bikes covered in junk taken in in dark garages just don't cut it.
Take the time to stage your bike to make it look the best.
Take at least four pictures to show front, back and both sides.
Make sure only the motorcycle is visible in the picture as not to distract potential buyers.
Cover the plate number!!!
I always include one other picture in the ad.
They don't automatically become friends. You are able to message each other without the message stuck in purgatory and iirc you can see their online status. I have no idea if they can see a less restricted version of your profile.
Why cover the plate number? If dirty cops are looking up my plate, I have bigger problems than a facebook ad.
guzzirider
Well-known member
A copy of a valid plate is a good way to fool photo radar.
Autotrader?
May as well print out your kijiji ad, take that print out, stick it in envelope, seal the envelope, bring that envelope to the bank, put the envelope in a safety deposit box, lock the safety deposit box, ride home, and wait for the phone calls to come pouring in.
Autotrader's a ghost town, more barren and sparse than Mars. Only bots roam there.
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