Need Help w/ Selling my Bike

Hey guys i am posting up this thread because i am in the process of selling my bike to a person in Canada. I am not clear as to how this would work and if the buyer is legit. He is willing to pay for my bike with USPS(United States Postal Service) Money Order. Also he will arrange the pick up and delivery of bike. Is it possible for you guys to buy and use a USPS money order seeing that their may not be a USPS in Canada? Will it be possible for you guys to issue a money order with US currency? the person who replied to my AD on Craigslist contacted me through email and is a representative of the buyer. Has anybody had any experience with purchasing a bike or car in the US and bringing it back to Canada? Does the US Spec comply with Canada Spec for having the bike on the road?

dude Canada doesn't even have roads yet, beware.

Sounds like a common scam to be honest. Either post the email from the person here or click on the link and email it to me. Ill tell u wnat I think.

ok. I'll send you an email.

mail sent to you lyte

Sent you a pm

sent you a reply and another email.

It is pretty common to import bikes to Canada from the States. Most of the bikes that are road legal in the US are road legal in Canada. There are a few that aren't like any Aprilia prior to 2004. With the exchange rate like it is lots of people here are looking to buy bikes in the States because there are better deals to be had, even after shipping and import fees are factored in. It could be legit??? and it is no problem getting a money order in US funds, I have not heard of someoe getting one from USPS though, maybe online? Although I would be worried about someone in a rush to buy the bike sight unseen? I know if I was buying a used bike, I would send a deposit to hold the bike with the understanding that it would be refunded if the bike was not as advertised once myself or a local mechanic looked at the bike. Hope that helps

Although I would be worried about someone in a rush to buy the bike sight unseen? I know if I was buying a used bike, I would send a deposit to hold the bike with the understanding that it would be refunded if the bike was not as advertised once myself or a local mechanic looked at the bike. Hope that helps My thoughts exactly. I again recieved another offer from a guy in Montreal stating the same things. Stated he would pay in Money Order, did not specify which brand money order, and to send him a few more pics of the bike. Funny thing is this person said on the email that he is ALSO from Canada Montreal. As if he had seen or known about the original potential buyers email and being from Canada.

Damn phone deleted my response My gut tells me its a scam The factors that made me come to that conclusion Scammers for some reason love to use the word advert. There is always a 3 party included. They don't want to inspect the bike but always claim to have been looking for the item. They normally offer more then the asking cost. They always arrange for "their" shipping company to pick it up They normally want you to delivery a product as soon as you receive their check not allowing time for the payment to clear. There are a lot of people who target americans because we are thought of as rich and suckers. People forge and alter bank checks all the time (plenty of information on the fbi's site) I don't know about usps money orders... I would check with their website or call up your local post office to inquire if you do receive a money order from them can you take it there to verify that it is correct. People have deposited checks which the bank tells them is good only to find out several days or weeks later it wasn't and have their banking accounts drained. In most cases to add insult to injury the cashiers check/ money order was for more then the asking price so the seller is also out the money they refunded to the buyer as well as the whole value of the check.

Don't do it ...its a scam. Tell him cash only...he can pay when they pick the bike up. Next thing he'll tell you is... he'll give a money order for $1k more than asking price...because thats what the loan company gave him.. But he will want you to refund that $1k in cash. Just try to sell it local :thumbup:

i live in canada and i was thinking of buying a bike in the us and bringing it back with me and i emailed www.riv.ca and they email me this about a 06 gixxer 600 Thank you for your recent inquiry about importing a Suzuki motorcycle. This vehicle appears to be admissible as they are cited on Transport Canada's List of Vehicles Admissible from the United States as admissible, revised June 2006. These vehicles must bear a Statement of Compliance label affixed by the Original Equipment Manufacturer stating that "the vehicle was manufactured to comply with all US federal emission, bumper and safety standards on the date of manufacture". This label is located on the pillar of the driver door side. Failing that, we will accept a letter from the manufacturer stating the same. Please refer to this list at http://www.riv.ca/english/US_vehicle_admissibility.pdf For temporary licensing information, please view the US Department of Motor Vehicles' website at http://www.dmv-department-of-motor-vehicles.com/ Complete a Vehicle Import Form – Form 1 and register with CBSA. This form must be kept in the vehicle until it is licensed. Canada Customs will facilitate the payment of your nonrefundable RIV fee of $206.70 in all provinces except Quebec where it is $220.20. Within 10 days, you will receive a letter from RIV with your inspection document (Form 2) which details what must be done to bring your vehicle into compliance. It is your responsibility to complete the necessary modifications within 45 days. These modifications include what is written on the admissibility list and: (a) U.S. statement of compliance label (SOC); (b) valid alpha-numeric 17-digit VIN; (c) Metric speedometer and Odometer labels. (The inspection centre will place labels if required) (d) recall documentation (we require a letter from the Original Equipment Manufacturer stating there are no outstanding recalls on your vehicle. VIN must be included); (e) Daytime Running Lights; (f) Functioning airbags (if, originally equipped with airbags); and (g) French Supplementary Restraint system label for airbags that require periodic maintenance. Please contact Canada Border Service Agency to determine if there are any duties and/or taxes applicable at 1-800-461-9999 (within Canada) or 204-983-3500 (outside Canada). Please contact U.S. Customs regarding the exportation of this US vehicle. so he would neeed to do all this to have it registered and insured in canada

tell him send money for correct price once the funds have cleared he can have the bike

i live in canada and i was thinking of buying a bike in the us and bringing it back with me and i emailed www.riv.ca and they email me this about a 06 gixxer 600 Thank you for your recent inquiry about importing a Suzuki motorcycle. This vehicle appears to be admissible as they are cited on Transport Canada's List of Vehicles Admissible from the United States as admissible, revised June 2006. These vehicles must bear a Statement of Compliance label affixed by the Original Equipment Manufacturer stating that "the vehicle was manufactured to comply with all US federal emission, bumper and safety standards on the date of manufacture". This label is located on the pillar of the driver door side. Failing that, we will accept a letter from the manufacturer stating the same. Please refer to this list at http://www.riv.ca/english/US_vehicle_admissibility.pdf For temporary licensing information, please view the US Department of Motor Vehicles' website at http://www.dmv-department-of-motor-vehicles.com/ Complete a Vehicle Import Form – Form 1 and register with CBSA. This form must be kept in the vehicle until it is licensed. Canada Customs will facilitate the payment of your nonrefundable RIV fee of $206.70 in all provinces except Quebec where it is $220.20. Within 10 days, you will receive a letter from RIV with your inspection document (Form 2) which details what must be done to bring your vehicle into compliance. It is your responsibility to complete the necessary modifications within 45 days. These modifications include what is written on the admissibility list and: (a) U.S. statement of compliance label (SOC); (b) valid alpha-numeric 17-digit VIN; (c) Metric speedometer and Odometer labels. (The inspection centre will place labels if required) (d) recall documentation (we require a letter from the Original Equipment Manufacturer stating there are no outstanding recalls on your vehicle. VIN must be included); (e) Daytime Running Lights; (f) Functioning airbags (if, originally equipped with airbags); and (g) French Supplementary Restraint system label for airbags that require periodic maintenance. Please contact Canada Border Service Agency to determine if there are any duties and/or taxes applicable at 1-800-461-9999 (within Canada) or 204-983-3500 (outside Canada). Please contact U.S. Customs regarding the exportation of this US vehicle. so he would neeed to do all this to have it registered and insured in canada after reading this i know this guy was definitely trying to scam me. he was not even asking any inquires on how to register and transfer a U.S. spec bike. also he did not even ask me about the title if it is clean and if can be transferred to canada. being said the gentleman did not reply back after i emailed him regarding questions on who is the buyer, since he mentioned he was a representative, and how he will obtain a USPS money order. Thank you everyone for replying and not letting me get screwed on my A hole :thumbup:

tell him send money for correct price once the funds have cleared he can have the bike +1 or...tell him/her to come and see the bike in person...you like?..you buy. Anyone interseted in a bike/car/truck/boat that bad they will travel to see it. Yes we can easily get a legit money order in US funds and import US vehicles but I would still be very carefull about it...sounds fishy. If I wanted a new ride that bad I would drive down to see it with my trailer. http://www.tc.gc.ca/roadsafety/importation/impusae.htm

Damn phone deleted my response My gut tells me its a scam The factors that made me come to that conclusion Scammers for some reason love to use the word advert. There is always a 3 party included. They don't want to inspect the bike but always claim to have been looking for the item. They normally offer more then the asking cost. They always arrange for "their" shipping company to pick it up They normally want you to delivery a product as soon as you receive their check not allowing time for the payment to clear. There are a lot of people who target americans because we are thought of as rich and suckers. People forge and alter bank checks all the time (plenty of information on the fbi's site) I don't know about usps money orders... I would check with their website or call up your local post office to inquire if you do receive a money order from them can you take it there to verify that it is correct. People have deposited checks which the bank tells them is good only to find out several days or weeks later it wasn't and have their banking accounts drained. In most cases to add insult to injury the cashiers check/ money order was for more then the asking price so the seller is also out the money they refunded to the buyer as well as the whole value of the check. So this so called Scammer, i believe, sent me another mail stating he has been away and was not able to get in touch. He states his client is ready to do business and to erase my ADVERT on the web.He then mentions about his Client sending a Western Union Check this time. Well from our previous agreement he stated USPS so i know this guy is full of shit. Then he states he will issue a check for $7900 instead of the $5,150 and i would need to issue another western union to him or his shipper. Since i am doing alot or running around he then will give me another $100 for labor. this guy my friend is full of shit period. Should i report him to someone? Is there even someone i can report him too? Should i just say bike will be sold? Should i tell him to personally come down so i can beat the shit out of him? Any suggestions? P.S. Who the hell does business with Western Union now a days? I've heard bad things about doing business with Western Union.

Don't fall for that crap! Keep your advert on the web and you will sell your bike locally with peace of mind :thumbup: