How to avoid getting ripped off...

errorist
errorist Posts: 169
edited May 2010 in Road buying advice
I'm about to potentially buy a bike on Ebay (approx £1800) and after seeing the 'ripped off' post below wanted to ask you sensible lot if you've got some practical advice for buying a second hand bike from Ebay.

Both some advice on the transaction and checking a carbon frame would be useful.

Viewing the bike tonight. Seller is offering puchase via PayPal so I will obviously use that method should I buy it but was wondering if its worth asking for an 'as sold' written statement and a receipt...

Thanks in advance!

Comments

  • pete54
    pete54 Posts: 488
    First, make sure it isn't stolen. Ask plenty of questions and to see original paperwork. If anything sounds fishy, walk away.
  • danowat
    danowat Posts: 2,877
    Make sure you view it at the sellers address, pay through ebay / paypal for at least a little comeback.

    Make sure you are 100% happy with the product before buying it, and that it is as described, take a tape measure if you need to measure the frame, if that means going away to check up on some details, do so.

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