07-12-18, 09:08 PM
Hi been away from the forum for awhile so hello to everyone!
Unfortunately the time has come to sell the old fazer. I went green and bough a kwacker z1000sx back in April 2017. I tried the MT10 but found the throttle too snatchy and the just didn't gel with it during the test ride but my god what an engine bloody awesome. In truth probably too much for me .Tried a zzr1400 and found that was tamer than the Mt! In the end the z1000sx was the best ride and value for me.a
Anyway let me get to the point.
I didn't need two big bikes so picked up a low miles xt600e for my winter/ wet weather bike. I then put the fazer on Piston heads for sale. Couple days later got an email from a bloke asking for my best price what the condition was and why was I selling . I replied that the price was as stated and in line with similar bikes but if he was serious I may haggle a bit. I told him all the details on condition etc were in the advert.
Something didn't seem quite right
Next day I got the reply
He accepted the price. Then went on to say that he was unable to view the bike in person as he worked away a lot as net work engineer what ever that is. However he would contact his associate to send me a cheque for the asking price which would take 2-3 days to clear . After which he would arrange for pick up. He then ask me to send my name and address and mobile number.
I replied that I was only prepared to sell the bike face to face and for him to give me a contact number so we could talk . I haven't had a reply. Bear in mind my phone number is in the advert.
The spelling and grammar would suggest the "buyer" isn't English
Am I being stupid or IS this something anyone else has come across?
Ps the bike is still for sale on Piston heads and this forums for sale section
Unfortunately the time has come to sell the old fazer. I went green and bough a kwacker z1000sx back in April 2017. I tried the MT10 but found the throttle too snatchy and the just didn't gel with it during the test ride but my god what an engine bloody awesome. In truth probably too much for me .Tried a zzr1400 and found that was tamer than the Mt! In the end the z1000sx was the best ride and value for me.a
Anyway let me get to the point.
I didn't need two big bikes so picked up a low miles xt600e for my winter/ wet weather bike. I then put the fazer on Piston heads for sale. Couple days later got an email from a bloke asking for my best price what the condition was and why was I selling . I replied that the price was as stated and in line with similar bikes but if he was serious I may haggle a bit. I told him all the details on condition etc were in the advert.
Something didn't seem quite right
Next day I got the reply
He accepted the price. Then went on to say that he was unable to view the bike in person as he worked away a lot as net work engineer what ever that is. However he would contact his associate to send me a cheque for the asking price which would take 2-3 days to clear . After which he would arrange for pick up. He then ask me to send my name and address and mobile number.
I replied that I was only prepared to sell the bike face to face and for him to give me a contact number so we could talk . I haven't had a reply. Bear in mind my phone number is in the advert.
The spelling and grammar would suggest the "buyer" isn't English
Am I being stupid or IS this something anyone else has come across?
Ps the bike is still for sale on Piston heads and this forums for sale section
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