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  • 26-09-2005 6:17pm
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    air
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    Looking at buying a 2nd had bike off ebay and was wondering if anyone has done it before? One seller I just contacted quoted me $400 for UPS which is a bit of a deal breaker especially as the VAT is calculated on the cost of the goods + shipping.


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    roadmanmad
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    buying bikes on e-bay is a killer. I met a guy near Cork (Glanmire) last year who purchased a GIANT through e-bay.

    The price outlined is pricey, considering you will have to add this to your budget. I got ripped off earlier this year where I paid 6 times the price for delivery that what the seller actually paid. I rated the seller on this fact but there is no comeback.

    I am watching for Treks constantly as a hobby and the delivery should be less. If you do decide, made sure you insure for full value otherwise you can be caught out.


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    air
    Registered Users Posts: 2,822 ✭✭✭air


    Yeah it was actually a 2004 Trek 5200 I was looking at.
    I dont think it's worth my while tbh. I might buy one there if I go on holiday to the states or something.
    I had a go on this last week, sweet ride but a bit expensive considering 2006 models are out soon IMHO.


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