Classic bike jumble?

[Freddy0309]

is there such a thing as a classic bike jumble? Over the next couple of months my step-dad is sorting out all his spares and bikes he doesn't want/need, but I was wondering if there was a dedicated classic bike jumble or is it a case of going to an auto jumble?

 

[The_Yellow_Ardvark]

Set up a store/ table at the Calne Bike show, just down the road from you.
Have a link.
http://www.calnebikemeet.com/

 

[Freddy0309]

Didn't realise you could sell stuff at these meets, certain things will be sold by eBay/gumtree/local for sale sites but he literally as boxes upon boxes upon boxes of random bike parts and I know he's wanting to sell atleast 10 of his bikes.

 

[Chris Stevens]

Go to the next jumble at Kempton park, as you will put almost as much effort into going to a local non specific show, and find that you dont sell very much. If parts are Brit though, I would Ebay them as more money, and less hassle. Same thing with bikes............

 

[Freddy0309]

His collection is like 90% British, I should imagine a lot of it is destined to go in eBay but like to keep options open. Currently at the trying to figure out what he has and what he's wanting to sell, he has a triple length garage with a loft area and an attic full of bikes and parts

 

[cumbriasteve]

^^^^ Agree with Chris
When I was selling my last couple of bikes and a load of spares there was some interest locally but I got the impression they wanted everything for nothing.

I put them up on ebay and was very pleased with the results.

It is essential though to get the listing right, often sellers don't realise the massive difference it can make in the bidding.

Loads of excellent clear photos and a very detailed and clear write up then stand back for the 'have you got a buy it now price pal' ignore them, often they are dealers after a bargain and will bid if serious.

Either do the bikes on a clearly priced classified and don't remove it until you have the £ notes in your hand or run the auction to the end, remembering most of the bids will often fly in within the last 5 minutes.

Or even better: save yourself all the hassle and I will risk £500 for the lot

 

[Freddy0309]

I'll bear it mind lol

 

[Robotstar5]

Make sure you list them in the right section, a start price of 99p normally attracts more bidders as long as you're happy with any final figure. If you have a definite minimum amount you want, put it as the starting price, don't use the "reserve price" option as it attracts less bidders. I normally respond to the "I'll buy it today and take it off your hands" messages with "I'll let the auction run, please bid if you're interested thanks"

 

[Freddy0309]

I think that'll be the way forward with the parts but at the moment leaning towards classified ads for the bikes

 

[Chris Stevens]

If the bikes are popular, then classified Ebay ads are the best way to sell. Put a mobile number, and make sure you have high res pics, and good description. Those who go to shows and jumbles always expect to buy things for nothing, and unless going is a social thing as well, selling on Ebay makes a lot more sense.

Bear in mind that rubbish like Honda Superdreams is collectable now, and be careful not to undervalue anything. Price of Brit stuff is mental, but be prepared for lots of timewasters if you have any Brits to sell...........

 

[Freddy0309]

Yeah there's a few British bikes there, I know for sure he's selling one ajs and some bsa bikes and pretty sure he's selling an Ariel too but we've only just started going through things this morning

 

[colnerov]

One thing I know from working with someone who was into british bikes. If they have matching numbers then include it in the ad because they have a price premium and helps the sale greatly.

Colin

 

[Freddy0309]

He spent a fortune last year on a boneville spent ages looking for one and it had to have matching numbers

 

[Bear]

Ive just got home from helping my dad out at the international classic bike show at Stafford this weekend. Yes there are plenty of classic bike jumbles all over the Country nearly every weekend.

But as others have said, get them on ebay, gumtree and the likes with very good quality images and descriptions include as much info as you can, alot of the guys in that game want to know the whole story good or bad as they like the history behind it. Plus if you list it ebay it saves all the hassel of haggling and getting beaten up on already reasonable prices

Good luck

 

[brightspark]

ebay best autojumbles fetch far less than what u can get of ebay as u have a limited audience at the sales, that's where I buy most gear from cheap