Where to sell a new frameset

northcliff66
northcliff66 Posts: 187
edited October 2015 in Road buying advice
Ebay is too expensive, but where do I sell a brand new bike frameset then? It's a warranty replacement, but I am after something different.

I did look at the Classifieds here, but it only seems to be for second hand stuff.

Any ideas?

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  • StillGoing
    StillGoing Posts: 5,211
    [url=http://www.bikeradar.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=19726150#p19726150]northcliff66[/url] wrote:
    Ebay is too expensive, but where do I sell a brand new bike frameset then? It's a warranty replacement, but I am after something different.

    I did look at the Classifieds here, but it only seems to be for second hand stuff.

    Any ideas?

    But it is second hand? Despite it being a warranty exchange, unless you're going to offer the same guarantees as a dealer in a direct sale, you won't get the new value.
    I ride a bike. Doesn't make me green or a tree hugger. I drive a car too.
  • redvision
    redvision Posts: 2,958
    If you are looking for somewhere to sell to get all your money back from the original purchase then you will be disappointed. As philthy3 says, even though its a warranty replacement the warranty which comes with that (if there is one) will be solely for you - the original buyer. Unfortunately this makes it a gamble for anyone buying the frame.

    I would try Ebay as at least there is protection of some type through paypal for the buyer - which might tempt them in to paying that bit more for it.

    Good luck with the sale.
  • northcliff66
    northcliff66 Posts: 187
    Thanks for the comments.

    I am not trying to get the full retail value, just a reasonable contribution to the n +1.

    Interestingly, I have confirmation from the manufacturer that the full warranty is valid.
  • londoncommuter
    londoncommuter Posts: 1,550
    You could try these guys:

    http://roadcycleexchange.com/

    I sold a Cervelo to them when there were no takers on here and I couldn't face ebay. It would be interesting to know what actually sells on here as it seems Garmin sensors sell like hot cakes but expensive stuff (even at a great price) doesn't seem to move (in my very limited experience).
  • keef66
    keef66 Posts: 13,123
    Nothing to lose by sticking it on here to see what interest you get, and if you find a buyer you avoid the Ebay fees.

    On the other hand, people sometimes do pay over the odds for stuff on Ebay
  • darkhairedlord
    darkhairedlord Posts: 7,180
    wait until early summer then punt it out on ebay.
    I always buy parts on the BR classifieds but sell on ebay; even with the fees you'll get a better return.
    I often get more for used parts on ebay than they sell for new on Ribble or Wiggle.

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