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03-21-2024, 07:37 AM
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Best online places to sell atv?
Sorry if this doesn’t being in this part of the forum. I’ve heard kijiiji is full of scammers so it is maybe worth avoiding. Anyone used Facebook market place for such a thing? My kid won a brand new Polaris rzr xp 1000 at a fishing derby on Sunday and he’ll be looking to unload and I was just looking for advice on best place to do such a thing.
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03-21-2024, 08:02 AM
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I prefer Facebook marketplace. Still scammers but somewhat easier to tell.
Can view facebook profile.
Example is if they are members for a long time, have plenty of friends on friends list, photos of family, etc…….
It’s not 100% but it’s way better.
If the profile is too private or only has 10 friends and few pics, and is a relatively new profile I usually avoid it.
Again no site is free of scammers.
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03-21-2024, 08:16 AM
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I've been selling most things on FB Marketplace, haven't had any problems with scammers to date. I've sold small items and boats/motors, trailers, tree stands, all sorts of stuff.
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03-21-2024, 08:42 AM
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The favourite scam on both sites seems to be the vehicle history report.
They engage you first ,asking when they can come and see it, condition etc, then the ask you to go to a website and buy a vehicle history report. Like a carfax but it’s not a carfax. That’s the scam. You can spot them pretty easy.
They usually tell you some line about having to come from some distance and taking time from work and getting someone to bring them so they really need this report so they are not wasting their time
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03-21-2024, 08:46 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Rvsask
Sorry if this doesn’t being in this part of the forum. I’ve heard kijiiji is full of scammers so it is maybe worth avoiding. Anyone used Facebook market place for such a thing? My kid won a brand new Polaris rzr xp 1000 at a fishing derby on Sunday and he’ll be looking to unload and I was just looking for advice on best place to do such a thing.
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FB marketplace for best price unless it’s a really hot item. See if there are any Off-roading ATV groups on Facebook to join. Then post the question to them with a link to the derby and prize won.
As well as state in person sales only. No e-transfers or deliveries. For the price you may want to meet at a bank to transfer/ deposit a certified money order for the purchase price.
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03-21-2024, 09:01 AM
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Cycle works west was pretty good
sold a quad a year old. on,y twenty two kilometres on it for within 200 bucks of what I paid and they took 650 bucks with,no inspection fee
can get you the salesman name if needed
This was last year in the spring and it took 2 weeks to sell
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03-21-2024, 09:24 AM
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How could you possibly be scammed?
Buyer attends with CASH. Count the CASH. Give over the keys and he / she / it loads up the machine.
Simple formula. No Paypal, no fake EMT, no cheque.
If the buyer does not like that, then no deal.
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03-21-2024, 09:32 AM
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Cash is good, unless it's not. There has been a sharp increase in counterfeit cash circulating (google it, you'll see stories and RCMP warnings from one end of Canada to the other). Paying counterfeit cash for an item that is high dollar, easy to resell, private transaction, has become a preferred way to move funny money apparently. If seller notices, the buyer just takes off. Low risk transaction. Just thought I'd mention it. Trust your gut.
I agree with Dean2 on this, you'll do well with less headache.
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03-21-2024, 09:47 AM
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Town post is also a good site .
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03-21-2024, 09:51 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Drewski Canuck
How could you possibly be scammed?
Buyer attends with CASH. Count the CASH. Give over the keys and he / she / it loads up the machine.
Simple formula. No Paypal, no fake EMT, no cheque.
If the buyer does not like that, then no deal.
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For small cash amounts I agree. However, with the scum today, people last summer were going around Cranston SE Calgary at yard sales with counterfeit bills. I would not want to chance that on a big ticket item.
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03-21-2024, 09:26 AM
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Stock is still in short supply for many dealers. I agree with CB, I would call a few local Polaris dealers, I would bet they will buy it outright or take it as a consignment sale at least. The fact the dealer can provide financing really opens up the number of buys for a relatively high dollar item
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03-21-2024, 09:47 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Rvsask
Sorry if this doesn’t being in this part of the forum. I’ve heard kijiiji is full of scammers so it is maybe worth avoiding. Anyone used Facebook market place for such a thing? My kid won a brand new Polaris rzr xp 1000 at a fishing derby on Sunday and he’ll be looking to unload and I was just looking for advice on best place to do such a thing.
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Talk to the dealer that donated it. Bet they buy it back and while you wait for their low ball offer, put it on FB Marketplace & Kijiji. My friend sold his 4 yr old Can Am 850 Outlander ATV within hours of listing it, the market is still hot enough and the season is about to start. Perfect timing.
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03-26-2024, 10:48 AM
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Originally Posted by Mjay
What is the model of this RZR? Might know of someone who may be interested.
No, not trying to scam anyone.
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He said it in the original post, but no indication of the # of doors...
I would hazard a guess that it's the "Ultimate 2dr", with an MSRP of $30,400.
Quote:
Originally Posted by Rvsask
My kid won a brand new Polaris RZR XP 1000...
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03-26-2024, 05:57 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by FishOutOfWater
He said it in the original post, but no indication of the # of doors...
I would hazard a guess that it's the "Ultimate 2dr", with an MSRP of $30,400.
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Yes, I read that part in the OP!
There are 3 different base models, with numerous options for each base model.
Was just trying to narrow it down some.
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