Why are used e-bikes worth so little?

[Gubbins]

As soon as the till rings -20% vat gone retail profit manufacture mark up
Think base model car cost then top options of the same car
Drive out the showroom door px value 40% loss
Its a uk thing

20%! Someone has to pay for Brexit!!

 

[soundwave]

the uk is bankrupt same as the usa as everything is registered as a corporation now even the pm is reg as corporation.

so the uk debt will never be paid off

 

[Nev]

Take note of the guy on the right with the trolly (turn you volume up high or you will miss his comment)

When he asked you do you want to leave that outside. You should have said only if you are prepared to watch over it so that no bad egg steals it.

 

[Nev]

I don't go out much in the cold

What's your cut off as it were temperature wise? What kind of temperature do you stop going out on your bike. I think I will start a separate thread to discuss winter riding, rather than dilute this one.

 

[Gubbins]

What's your cut off as it were temperature wise? What kind of temperature do you stop going out on your bike. I think I will start a separate thread to discuss winter riding, rather than dilute this one.

I have a built in thermometer.. well 10 of them actually! They tell me when it's too cold..

 

[soundwave]

https://www.cashconverters.co.uk/sell/online-valuation

they sell bikes so might get a good offer ?

 

[EddiePJ]

I have been checking out dealers for my new "My Next Bike" (RM Supercharger £6k), and when asking about PX'ing my 2016 Scott e-Genius 910 (£4k new) I find that most dealers eith don't do it and the ones that do are offering £600.
This is either Dealer margins being really small, or there is just no market for used e-bikes and this is a genuine valuation.
Has anyone any experience in actually selling a used e-bike?

Is this the model that has a Bosch Drive unit, Reverb seat post, Fox 34 front forks, and do you still have both battery lock keys?

If so, what is the frame size?

 

[Gubbins]

Is this the model that has a Bosch Drive unit, Reverb seat post, Fox 34 front forks, and finally, do you still have both battery lock keys?

If so, what is the frame size?

Hi Eddie yes to all but have already accepted an offer from another forum member.

 

[EddiePJ]

At least that will save me the problem of sorting logistics.

Good to both your self and the new owner.

 

[Fat Rat]

Hi Eddie yes to all but have already accepted an offer from another forum member.

Crafty for sale post lol

 

[Gubbins]

Crafty for sale post lol

Not intentional or i wouldnt have posted such a low px price or accepted the first offer on the first day.
But.
I did work in sales and learned a few tricks...

 

[EddiePJ]

Crafty for sale post lol

There goes my earner for the week.

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[Gubbins]

There goes my earner for the week.

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I have another!

 

[EddiePJ]

eMTB?

I seem to have a knack for selling MTB's and eMTB's but road bikes are a no no in respect of buying to sell on again. It is a different market, and whilst I have placed the odd one or two for people, it isn't something that I am keen on.

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[Gubbins]

eMTB?

Nope. Anyway that ship has sailed so ordering new bike on Tuesday.

 

[Fat Rat]

eMTB?

I seem to have a knack for selling MTB's and eMTB's but road bikes are a no no in respect of buying to sell on again. It is a different market, and whilst I have placed the odd one or two for people, it isn't something that I am keen on.

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Road bikes are a no no full stop for me

 

[Gubbins]

Road bikes are a no no full stop for me

Well I have both, and tended to use the emtb as a road bike so it had to go.
Ideally my new bike will give me a compromise. Upright riding position, all the road accoutrements with mild off road capability.

 

[Fat Rat]

Well I have both, and tended to use the emtb as a road bike so it had to go.
Ideally my new bike will give me a compromise. Upright riding position, all the road accoutrements with mild off road capability.

I’m the other way
I would rather sacrifice road speed for off road fun an hooliganism

 

[Trevormonty]

After try sell last ebike online, lent it to friend for week to trial. The bike sold it's self. Come Xmas bike won't owe her anything due to amount saved in bus fairs.

 

[Gubbins]

In the past mine have been PX'd or stolen!