If you've used the
Pinkbike BuySell before, you might already know that it's an effective way to sell your old bikes and gear quickly regardless of where you are in the world. But you also know that you're not interested in trading your used bike for a PlayStation, even if it does come with Grand Theft Auto AND Crash Bandicoot. First opened on April 11th of 2001, the BuySell has grown exponentially and currently has over 72,000 active listings ranging from worn-out 26" tires and NOS components still in their original packaging to brand-new downhill and enduro bikes.
Today's podcast sees Jake Moritz, Brian Park, and myself chat about how to get the most out of your ad on the Pinkbike BuySell, what not to say in your ad, and how to find the used gear you're looking for. We also get into how to keep from getting screwed and how to spot scammers,
some recent updates, and when you can expect to see a mobile version of the BuySell - it's coming, I swear!
THE PINKBIKE PODCAST // EPISODE 148 - HOW NOT TO SELL YOUR BIKE ON THE PB BUYSELL
October 21st, 2022
But where the heck is the downcountry category?
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Can we have a filter for shops please Pinkbike dev team?
If I list a frame for $600, that's the amount you'll be sending me.
That way it favours and promotes a local market.
Why would payment fees be on the buyer? That would be like going into a retail store or buying something from Amazon and being expected to pay an additional 3%. Any service that charges a "convenience" fee for using a CC also gets a pass. Fees are on the seller.
Estimate the value of your item, consider the fees, consider shipping costs, and consider negotiations prior to establishing your initial ask price. You will deal with fewer failed deals and sell your item much quicker.
Note: Retailers should only be on the PB Buy/Sell if they are selling take-off items or items below retail.
Where does everyone stand on buyer pays shipping? Amazon often charges a price for the merchandise, then hits you for shipping. I think it’s fair that if you as a buyer want something shipped to you, you pay the price.
Point is, it’s a much smoother PB Buy/Sell transaction when there is a single price that includes every expense associated with the sale.
There are tons of listings for parts, frames, or bikes on PB Buy/Sale that appear the be fair value, but then the seller wants the buyer to pay 3% in transaction fees, and associated shipping expenses. Now the item, is no longer a good value, and may even be more expensive than a new item from a retailer. Most retailers offer free shipping over some minimum cart price. Some retailers still dont charge sales tax. And some retailers offer percent off coupon codes. I often pass on PB listings in favor of a new item with warranty.
I see overpriced items sit in my PB Watchlist for months and months. Not only do the sellers not have the cash for the item, but the item gets older and older, and less valuable.
2. This is a used part, it will present as such is not a valid description. All my parts are used, they are not ruined, I look after my gear and sell it with an accurate description, so why can't others do the same
3. Reasonable offer does not mean I want to sell an item for 50% less than the listed price
4. I will not travel half way to you for you to 'look' at an item before agreeing to a sale - if you want to buy it, I will travel to meet you, if I haven't listed accurately then that's a different matter. I'm not a tru before you buy outfit
5. I will not swap, I didn't list swaps
6. If you want more information, manufacturer's have websites, do your own research. Happy to be helpful, but helping yourself on occasion can be good - you can find out yourself if your current forks / wheels / seatpost will suit
7. Thanks but I didn't list the parts of the bike for sale, I listed the bike as a whole
8. You have no followers, no posts, no activity and I have multiple of all of these things, why are you distrusting of me when I am open to trusting you
9. Your life history does not impact my asking price
10. My 'best price' is what I have invite you to make a reasonable offer - if I wanted less, I'd have asked for it
Think that about summarises my usual time on buy and sell, peace out!
Bike is selling for 1700$
LBLER: Bruh, would you let it go for 1250$
Me: sorry, 1850$ is the lowest I can go
LBLER: But bruh, your ad says 1700$
Me: yeah, well I figure 2000$ is a fair price...
true story.
Others have mentioned this as well but when I want to sell something, I price it to sell. I can't stand maintaining an ad for months on end waiting and wondering. That's fine if that's what you want to do, but be realistic about what used gear is worth. Rule of thumb is anything used is automatically 50% of retail price !
Also, would be nice to be able to filter out “Highlighted” adds.
The german Ebay local classifieds app “ebay kleinanzeigen” could serve as inpiration; it works great.
Please remember that the reason that PB buysell works and has an appeal is that the fact that it’s free brings in a lot of users. Also, it’s low-tech approach has an appeal, as in you have to learn how to use it and it creates a cool vibe of people who share the same interests as you. “Gatekeeping lol
A simple 5 star rating system could be good to at least get a 1st imoression.
Simple is the best
Something tells me the dudes "flipping bikes" every year trying to sell them near MSRP are the ones primarily getting annoyed by flakes/scammers, and I'm not surprised.
Price it fair...sell it fast...worst case you get someone onto a nice bike for a reasonable price which makes the community as a whole stronger and gets you some good Karma.
Messaged you.
Over here you "ajaa pyörällä" which pretty much translates to "drive with a wheel"!
1) buyer and seller ratings would be great. Kijiji has a buyer and seller rating system - take a look at it - it works pretty well. It could definitely be gamed by scammers but it's better than the nothing we have now on PB.
2) just have a category for mountain bikes instead of having people try and place them into a bike type (like trail, enduro etc). There's way too much cross over these days, as long as ads have the travel and wheel size listed the buyer can get pretty close to the bike they need.
3) allow shops to sell on buysell but make sure there is a filter to be able to only show - 'for sale by owner'
"No, I will not finance this bike for you. Im a dude selling bike shit, not a bank"
Shockingly, I have had that question more than once..
And you have to give it up to Chelsea for the almost daily updates!
Probably your best bet in keeping informed on her status is following her Go Fund me page.
Look at the Kyle Straight injury update. Do you think they consulted Rachel and Kyle's parents before posting that he got hurt and wished him a speedy recovery in their article? I'd bet my left nut they didn't. I'm not accusing any one individual on the PB team, in fact I bet they are acting in only the best way and really pulling for her to get better, (you can see Brian donated a shit load to her) but it's looking that outside has the PB team's hands tied and it just seems like a really weird/bad look overall.