ROV/Ebay etiquette?

[Shop Rat]

Does ROV have any rules or understanding amongst members when it comes to XZ-550 parts listed on eBay? E.g., is it OK to ask others to not bid on a certain item that you'd like for yourself? 

I don't have my eye on anything right now, but that could change in minutes.  Before I do bid, should I check the buy & sell forum to see if anyone else has "claimed" it already? 

Frank

[kiawrench]

all of our forum members that use e-bay are listed in a post-- if you see one of the forum members has bid, you have to decide, be a sport, let the other member work his bid, or be a harley rider, and go for it . most of us prefer to let whichever member is bidding, try for the part. thing is , everything on e-bay is also available here in forum,,, if yo uneed a part, just ask, (in swap shop section) am sure someone can help ,, and at better than e-bay prices .

[h2olawyer]

The main exception to that guideline is for some of the rarer 83 parts.  Still, it would be good form to send a message to the other bidder(s) if you are going to play hardball & are willing to bid high on a part.  I have refrained from bidding at times when I see a fellow ROV'er going for an item I'd like to have.  For things like 83 forks (& dual discs), 83 carbs, 83 rear shocks and full fairing parts, I say go ahead & bid up to whatever you are willing to spend.  Otherwise, the parts are generally available from someone here.

H₂O

[Night Vision]

if you need it.... get it
if you'd like to have it... think about getting it  ;)

[kwells]

one thing to think about is ebay recently changed to a 'blind' auction so that you don't know who you may be bidding against.  If it is a part you need then post that you need the item and list the auction so others know.  And ya...basically if it is rare 83 parts you may not be the only ROVr bidding.

be sure to add your name to the list
http://ridersofvision.net/forum/zindex.php?topic=8505.0

[Lucky]

what kevin noted about the 'blind' auction  i find a pain, i don't know if it's an ROVer bidding...

does anyone know if the blanked out i.d. is allways the same? (i.e. K****W)  if so, i would like to add this i.d. designation to Tigers list so you guys know it's me. would others be willing to do this if the I.D stays the same?

or alternatly, if the i.d. changes auction to auction, a post here with that current i.d. would work too.

--Lucky

[Brian Moffet]

And remember, I'm always willing to sell my 1983 Vision, no damage, never been in an accident, for what I think I can get for it on ebay as parts  ;D

Brian (due to the dollar dropping, I think that value is now $53,261.42)

[Shop Rat]

Good to know. Thanks. I'll post my query for footpeg rubber immediately.

Frank

all of our forum members that use e-bay are listed in a post-- if you see one of the forum members has bid, you have to decide, be a sport, let the other member work his bid, or be a harley rider, and go for it . most of us prefer to let whichever member is bidding, try for the part. thing is , everything on e-bay is also available here in forum,,, if yo uneed a part, just ask, (in swap shop section) am sure someone can help ,, and at better than e-bay prices .

[h2olawyer]

My basic guideline is that I have a top price I'm willing to pay for any part.  If I need the part & it is a rare piece, I'll be willing to spend a lot & maybe step on some toes to get it.  If it is just a part I'd like to have, my top bid is low & if someone mentions they want it before I bid, I'll refrain from bidding on the item at all (regardless of the rarity).  Chances are, if it is a common part I already have a spare or two.   ;D

H₂O

[Night Vision]

if your talking about foot peg rubbers... don't worry... they often come up on eBay and are available through the dealer...

just be advised to go with OEM.... others can be short in length and short on longevity