I've had my 07 xrs on kijiji for 2weeks not even 1 person gave me a low ball offer. Even searching kijiji it seems like there is one 1/4 of the sleds moving as last year this time. I'm not in a rush to sell but does Anybody have any theorys?
What gives, is sledding dying or what!!!
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dezmitchell
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Yea people are upgrading to cats :d
My brother is looking for a sled EVERYONE is asking to much for the used stuff. Same as trucks I am looking for a 3/4 ton crew cab gas job and same there there either jacked up with lift kits or have all that chrome Sh!t on. look at Kijiji and there are over 5,586 trucks for sale on Edmonton area. Some adds have 1500 hits obviously some thing is going on TOO MUCH cash.
Lower your price and it might sell, the economy is not that great, just ask the govt. if it was hot none of the people would be b tching when it is hot you dont hear about any troubles. agaign lower price and it will sell. Rant
Rant over and out.
Lower your price and it might sell, the economy is not that great, just ask the govt. if it was hot none of the people would be b tching when it is hot you dont hear about any troubles. agaign lower price and it will sell. Rant
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don't worry about it, I had my summit on kijiji for over 2 months before someone bought it.
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If you don't mind me asking what was it and how close to asking did you get? I've started looking and it seems the prices are out to lunch... last year I bought the wife a 99 summit 670x 144" 2" paddles with reverse and 1600km for 3K....now this year a 99 summit 670x 136" without reverse asking $4100...WTF, if I were selling my two (I'm not) I'd peg the summit at about $2500 and my 97 A/C cougar 550 mountain cat at 18-ish.... but if I were to take kijiji prices they'd be 4000 and 3000 respective.....
I just don't get it, plio is looking for a cheap ditchbanger but anything that runs is 2000+
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might be the product your trying to sell and price
i put my 03 rmk 800 on kijiji as well as had it listed here put it up on a monday for 5500
and it was gone by thursday i got what i wanted for it
might of been the right place at the right time as well
i put my 03 rmk 800 on kijiji as well as had it listed here put it up on a monday for 5500
and it was gone by thursday i got what i wanted for it
might of been the right place at the right time as well
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I just put my 2009 XP up for sale, and going with below what dealer appraised it at, and not alot of action. Market is flooded with sleds, and everyone is thinking back to the rebates on non current sleds that arn't around anymore.
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My brother is looking for a sled EVERYONE is asking to much for the used stuff. Same as trucks I am looking for a 3/4 ton crew cab gas job and same there there either jacked up with lift kits or have all that chrome Sh!t on. look at Kijiji and there are over 5,586 trucks for sale on Edmonton area. Some adds have 1500 hits obviously some thing is going on TOO MUCH cash.
Lower your price and it might sell, the economy is not that great, just ask the govt. if it was hot none of the people would be b tching when it is hot you dont hear about any troubles. agaign lower price and it will sell. Rant
I hear what you are saying, but 3 years ago a sled like this was 14,000 to buy. How much lower does a guy need to go. I am the kind of guy who doesn't sell junk and would rather let it sit in the corner and let a friend ride it every once in a while rather than give it away! Snowmobiling isn't a charity, you shouldn't have to give your stuff away to the next guy. I realize there is always the what ifs about buying used. I have wasted enough on new sleds to know that a (ei.)blown engine is cheaper than 15,000 for a new sled. My point is, usually there is half a dozen people shooting everybody low ball offers. Is it the low snow in Edmonton or are people low on funds to travel to the hills? The recession hit everyone, but in the past usually recreation didn't slow down! This is a general question, I only used my sled as an example!! The more input the better! I am sure I am not the ony guy wondering!! Thanks guys and happy sledding this year.
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PM Banshee911 I know he has a formula z that he would more than likely sell.
Wouldn't hurt to ask what the price is!
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Now that's funny!!!
funny cuz its true
Orrin
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Sold my F7 last year, had it on Kijiji for 3 weeks with 2 calls. Put it in the auto trader and had it sold in a week for what I was asking. There's still a lot of folks out there who don't go online Kijiji does nothing for them the Auto Trader, Bargain Finder etc gets to those folks.
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I sold 2 zr's in 2 weeks on kijiji. Had a yz 85 on from april thru til october and had 3 offers 1 of them being for an xbox and t.v. So who knows.
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I can offer an outsiders opinion...I grew up on ditch bangers in SK. We never saw mountain sleds until we moved to Alberta, then I just thought all you guys were nutjobs LOL.
NOW...I have a buddy that has been taking me to the mtns to ride and I finally get it, and I am hooked...
Being new to the sport and totally consumed with getting a sled, and short on cash, I spend many hours researching and looking for deals. At this point I have zero brand loyalty since I havent owned anything for years, so I will look at any brand.
My take is simple...every sled I have seen listed in Canada is too high...I know most of you can justify the price based on what you either paid, or what you have added, but long and short, is it is still a USED sled vs a NEW sled. The US recession is far worse than ours, so when you add up the 2 factors, big recession, no money, and the fact that US dealers buy cheaper, the US sleds are darn near half of what we pay up here. Its very hard to justify paying around 9k for a year old used sled when I can run down to Idaho and pick up an 09 NEW for around 7500 beans. There are all kinds of arguements as to why importing sleds doesnt make sense, but when you look at the dollars its hard not to consider.
If you are looking USED vs USED there is no comparison...
Guys/gals, this is only MY opinion, but wanted to offer it as I see it!!
Have a look for yourself if you are questioning my facts. This site is known to all of us in our region (Medicine Hat) maybe because we are so close to the border...
ksl.com - Utah News, Sports, Weather and Classifieds Look under 'classifieds' they update every few minutes...
NOW...I have a buddy that has been taking me to the mtns to ride and I finally get it, and I am hooked...
Being new to the sport and totally consumed with getting a sled, and short on cash, I spend many hours researching and looking for deals. At this point I have zero brand loyalty since I havent owned anything for years, so I will look at any brand.
My take is simple...every sled I have seen listed in Canada is too high...I know most of you can justify the price based on what you either paid, or what you have added, but long and short, is it is still a USED sled vs a NEW sled. The US recession is far worse than ours, so when you add up the 2 factors, big recession, no money, and the fact that US dealers buy cheaper, the US sleds are darn near half of what we pay up here. Its very hard to justify paying around 9k for a year old used sled when I can run down to Idaho and pick up an 09 NEW for around 7500 beans. There are all kinds of arguements as to why importing sleds doesnt make sense, but when you look at the dollars its hard not to consider.
If you are looking USED vs USED there is no comparison...
Guys/gals, this is only MY opinion, but wanted to offer it as I see it!!
Have a look for yourself if you are questioning my facts. This site is known to all of us in our region (Medicine Hat) maybe because we are so close to the border...
ksl.com - Utah News, Sports, Weather and Classifieds Look under 'classifieds' they update every few minutes...
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That is bang on. You have to look at the market. What you paid for it is irrelevent......if the market dictates that that sled is worth $5000, then don't advertise $7000 and wonder why no one called. (I'm just using these numbers as examples....not saying what your sled is worth)
And like Longhorn said, there are parts of the world hurtin for cash and selling low....which brings the market down. So, either wait for better times or adjust the price to where the buying market is.
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I go to the states and buy often, if you have never been there, here is the low down.
The bank does not give you par like the casinos in Vegas,
10% aprox. exchange
5% gst
+ time and money to get sled.
Here is what the true costs are for a $7500.00USD SLED
7500+ 15%=$8625.00
+riv=$204.50
=$8829.50
+ cost to go and get it = min. $500.00
=$9329.50
This is for a 7500.00USD sled, I have been there a done it!!!
Make sure you do your homework!!!!!!
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yup you can take the sled you just bought here for 2900 and take it down east and sell for 3500 take three or four and makes for a nice little profit
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You are very correct.
Not enough snow locally. One more big snowfall and people will start calling.
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Very good points and mostly accurate except the exchange...my bank only charges me around 1-3 cents fee above the exchange rate. As long as you watch the market and buy your US funds on a good day, recently we are very close to par. It is definatley nowhere near 10%
I do however agree with most of the rest of your calculations. Time is money, and even researching the US markets takes time...This should all be added into any 'deal' you are considering for sure.
Good post, and good info!
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Just after and before Christmas is likely a factor also. Anyone trying to buy right now is likely looking for a really good deal because they are short on cash or suspect that the seller is.
I am all about buying in the US when it makes sence........unfortunately when the exchange is good it does make a used sled in Canada less attractive.
I am all about buying in the US when it makes sence........unfortunately when the exchange is good it does make a used sled in Canada less attractive.
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