| Buying seized motorcycles at an auction is a | | | | bring someone along that knows a lot about |
| great way to purchase a motorcycle. Often | | | | motorcycles so they can offer helpful advice. |
| these motorcycles have been repossessed and | | | | |
| are almost brand new but with a much smaller | | | | It's also important to arrive early on the |
| price tag. Auctions are a great place for | | | | day of the auction. This will allow you time |
| sellers too as the price the motorcycle is | | | | to see what the auction has for sale that day |
| being sold for is the highest for that time. | | | | and you'll be able to get an idea of which |
| So, you are sure to get the best profit for | | | | ones you would like to bid on. It will also |
| the sale. | | | | give you time to do your inspections without |
| | | | being pressured by anybody else. |
| Look for government auctions as this is | | | | |
| usually where these seized bikes will be for | | | | Know the market value of the types of |
| sale. These can be found on the Internet or | | | | motorcycles you might be interested in |
| you could ask your local dealer when and | | | | purchasing before you get to the auction. |
| where the next auction will be. They are | | | | This will give you a better idea of how much |
| usually held on the same day every month. | | | | you want to spend and what is too much. Also, |
| | | | don't get caught up in the bidding. Many |
| Make sure that you fully inspect any | | | | people end up spending more than they would |
| motorcycles that you wish to buy. Once you | | | | like as they get caught up in the bidding |
| have purchased them, they are yours, faults | | | | wars and they spend more money than the |
| and all and these auctions don't usually | | | | motorcycle's worth. |
| offer warranties. It's not a bad idea to | | | | |