Oh, that old chestnut. Here we go again.ducksta wrote:and we wonder why the prices are so high because they is not enough movement of scoots making them a rarity
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They're not all that rare though.. there's loads on ebay.ducksta wrote:and we wonder why the prices are so high because they is not enough movement of scoots making them a rarity
Prices are, arguably, high because that's the price people are willing to pay. That, and there's more mid-life-crisis-wankers willing to pay a few bucks for the bike they couldn't have when they were young.
To me, the biggest shame is that people are hoarding bikes that they're never going to get around to building. That's their prerogative, but wouldn't it be a good idea to sell a few off and use the money to have one or two 'good' bikes that are ride-able, rather than a dozen projects that are never going to get started, let alone finished. More running bikes has to be a good thing, right?
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Muttley McLadd wrote:
To me, the biggest shame is that people are hoarding bikes that they're never going to get around to building. That's their prerogative, but wouldn't it be a good idea to sell a few off and use the money to have one or two 'good' bikes that are ride-able, rather than a dozen projects that are never going to get started, let alone finished. More running bikes has to be a good thing, right?
That is a shame. I know a couple of people with sheds and lockups packed full of scoots that have sat there slowly rusting away for years. They're never going to have the money, the time or the inclination to get them going. They'll just sit there gradually decaying until they're kids sell them for scrap when they get packed off to an old people's home or die.
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If it weren't for the mid-life crisis wankers I doubt very much that many of the tuner/dealer/developers would be able to stay in business and produce and develop the goodies that are available today.Muttley McLadd wrote: Prices are, arguably, high because that's the price people are willing to pay. That, and there's more mid-life-crisis-wankers willing to pay a few bucks for the bike they couldn't have when they were young.
Did you have to do that?
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Maybe.. but the ones I was thinking of are the ones that are attracted by the 'lifestyle' bolt on tat, rather than quality items.DigDug wrote:If it weren't for the mid-life crisis wankers I doubt very much that many of the tuner/dealer/developers would be able to stay in business and produce and develop the goodies that are available today.
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Muttley McLadd wrote:Maybe.. but the ones I was thinking of are the ones that are attracted by the 'lifestyle' bolt on tat, rather than quality items.DigDug wrote:If it weren't for the mid-life crisis wankers I doubt very much that many of the tuner/dealer/developers would be able to stay in business and produce and develop the goodies that are available today.
My local dealer does a lot of basic maintenance for people that don't know one end of a spanner from another. That modded up P-Range we all laugh at pays the rent.
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sorry this is what i ment, too many in sheds that will never get on the road, i buy scrappers or without engines etc then enjoy turning it around into a rally going scooter again sell on at my cost only, but thats my take on it.Muttley McLadd wrote:They're not all that rare though.. there's loads on ebay.ducksta wrote:and we wonder why the prices are so high because they is not enough movement of scoots making them a rarity
Prices are, arguably, high because that's the price people are willing to pay. That, and there's more mid-life-crisis-wankers willing to pay a few bucks for the bike they couldn't have when they were young.
To me, the biggest shame is that people are hoarding bikes that they're never going to get around to building. That's their prerogative, but wouldn't it be a good idea to sell a few off and use the money to have one or two 'good' bikes that are ride-able, rather than a dozen projects that are never going to get started, let alone finished. More running bikes has to be a good thing, right?
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GETTING OFF SUBJECT HERE I WAS ASKING WHATS IN YOUR SHED.........................not what people shouldnt have, just want to know how twisted a hoarder i am compared to the others on here!!!!!!!!!!!!
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What you viewing forum on? cant you see the poll option?
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