Need Opinions

[grendl]

Hey ,
I just won an auction on EBAY for my dream bike a slightly used F6B ! Paid the deposit immediately on Pay pal. It sent a message back that the private seller was validated .The thing is the bike is in Virginia. The seller has a long excellent history and I have no valid reason to doubt this is real.
I'm in Colorado.
I was ecstatic that I won the auction and now comes the time to send a large amount of cash out to Virginia and wait for it to ship(which I am arranging)
..and now the question - anyone ever done a deal this big on EBAY? Am I just being paranoid about this ? I am asking opinions, I want this bike,but,but.......
I thought to go get it,but riding even a Wing 1700+ miles in 30-40 degrees is not sane....(course sanity can be over rated :-) )

I'm probably going to go for it but just asking........

[Elin in So. Cal.]

Hey ,

I was ecstatic that I won the auction and now comes the time to send a large amount of cash out to Virginia.

If it were me doing this deal, I would put the money (balance) in escrow for the seller. Like a land deal. Then you can have it released when you take delivery of the bike.

I would not send money out into the ether without a middle-person (bank, escrow office, etc.) when that much is at stake and you are not geographically close.

Just me, or does anyone else feel that way?

P.S. CONGRATULATIONS for getting the most wondrous bike ever. Red or black or...?

[CaptRob]

If your new bike was in Ga. I would go check it out for you!!! You could ship for around $500 just guessing. I wonder if there is a local dealer that would help?…
In any event… Good luck! awesome moscheen!!!

[ReserveBum]

work out deal w/seller. Send some small percentage $ now and arrange a fly n drive for next month when weather will be better. Pay remaining amount and have the ride of a lifetime. Just my opinion....

[projectapollo]

I thought ebay sponsored an escrow service for distant purchases. Search their how-tos. I bet they have guidance.

[Phantom]

Make arrangement with seller ....

Send him $5000 as a security deposit, have a certified bank check from a LARGE bank (Bank of America, Wells Fargo) made with the balance. Overnight the check to the transport company and have the truck driver hand deliver it on the day of pick-up. Truck driver waits 1 hour while seller goes to the large Bank and Cashes it or deposits the check. Have seller return within a hour and give the keys and bike to truck driver. All is good

I've done this multiple times when dealing with International buyers. Never had an issue

[fl1madmax]

Hey ,
I just won an auction on EBAY for my dream bike a slightly used F6B ! Paid the deposit immediately on Pay pal. It sent a message back that the private seller was validated .The thing is the bike is in Virginia. The seller has a long excellent history and I have no valid reason to doubt this is real.
I'm in Colorado.
I was ecstatic that I won the auction and now comes the time to send a large amount of cash out to Virginia and wait for it to ship(which I am arranging)
..and now the question - anyone ever done a deal this big on EBAY? Am I just being paranoid about this ? I am asking opinions, I want this bike,but,but.......
I thought to go get it,but riding even a Wing 1700+ miles in 30-40 degrees is not sane....(course sanity can be over rated :-) )

I'm probably going to go for it but just asking........

Have him Take it to a Local Honda dealer and have them SHIP IT........ that way it will be in the hands of Honda dealer before you pay !

[Scotrod]

Grendl,

Good to hear its on its way!!!

I'm not a Mod, but telling us about pleasant transactions - good service - a product you tried and liked/didn't like is generally both well received and appreciated. (This is typically what 99.9% of us do,,,)

On the other hand, if you receive merchandise/services in exchange for posting a good review/promoting products/manufacturers/Vendors, that's a whole different story.

IMHO, there's nothing difficult or 'unusual' involved with being a member here.

Best thing to do if you have any questions about anything is to PM Phantom or Steve 0080. They'll be more than happy to help ya!

Welcome to the fold!

[Steve 0080]

YOU WILL BE AMAZED !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[grendl]

IT'S HERE !!! Ladies and Gentlemen, I am happy to let you know my Honda Gold Wing F6B (in Black) is in my garage - delivered today ! So far I've discovered it has added length on the pipes, which makes it sound a little deeper and throatier, different grips than stock and the seat has backrest for both pilot and passenger. Not sure I personally prefer the backrests but I'll put a few miles on it before I change seats. I really like the looks of the Mustang seat on this bike. It also has very nice highway pegs on it. So far those are my discoveries. I have to pay the great state of Colorado taxes to register it before I can legally ride but uh well I can hear the conversation now" But Officer,it's a new bike I couldn't resist a little jaunt around the corner just to check it out" And it's cold right now,but I have gear...
Aw hell, soon as rush hour is over,I'm going for a ride !
Just from pulling it up the driveway, if it wasn't obvious before, this is NOT my CBR1000...Happy unit today ..WOW !