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I'm selling one of my motorcycles and have it listed for sale on a couple different motorcycle discussion boards. I've had a couple guys inquire about the bike and have asked me to provide the VIN to verify insurance costs. I know a lot of dealerships will list the VIN on their websites but I was just curious if anyone could use the VIN as a part of some type of scam. Thanks | ||
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Funny Man |
I am sure someone will come up with a reason not to provide it but I can't think of one. On the flip side, as a buyer, I would see a seller unwilling to provide the VIN # as a red flag. I have bought and sold dozens of vehicles in the last 30 years and never had a hesitation to exchange a VIN from any party. ______________________________ “I'd like to know why well-educated idiots keep apologizing for lazy and complaining people who think the world owes them a living.” ― John Wayne | |||
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Thanks I really can't think of a reason either but this is my first time selling a vehicle online so just wanted to be sure. | |||
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Insurance quotes for a buyer to make a decision do not require the vin. It is just easier for the agency. ------- Trying to simplify my life... | |||
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Observer |
You may see 'interested' people ask you to get a VIN report. This is just a scam for them to get you to purchase one from the company they are fishing for. Just beware... When I sold a bike this last January I obtained a VIN report anyway, and when I mentioned I already had one, the line turned to: "Oh that company can't be trusted. Please obtain one from this company. I have used them in the past". The VIN report is legit - its just a list of data that can be pulled from the DMV and other sources. I actually found it interesting as you can see who owned the bike, where, and for how long, and for how many miles during it's life. Todd phxtoad "Careful man, there's a beverage here!" | |||
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Member |
I wouldn't send an anonymous person on the internet your VIN until you've established a rapport with the party. While the information is supposed to be restricted to LE/MVD/insurance, a VIN can establish more about you than you may want known these days, ie your home address where the motorcycle may be stored. But if you feel comfortable with it... | |||
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send via text message. | |||
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I won't be purchasing any VIN reports from anyone, guy whose interested just asked for the VIN, didn't mention a VIN report. | |||
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You can sell your bike online to this place. https://www.rumbleon.com/ I used them, gave them the vin, they gave me a price, then came and picked it up. Guy on a large flatbed, had several bikes. Either way, he may use a site like that to see what it’s worth, Or perhaps even flip it to them, if they offer more than you’re asking | |||
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I haven't read good things about rumbleon, mostly lowball offers, but I haven't thought about getting a quote from them. I've had two local shops offer me 13K for my bike but I think I can get another 2 or 3 grand selling it on my own. | |||
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What bike is it out of curiosity? | |||
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2018 Kawasaki H2SXSE You can see it here: https://advrider.com/f/threads...0-miles-16k.1452181/ | |||
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Republican in training |
There's absolutely nothing to worry about when posting your VIN. Anyone can walk up to your vehicle or motorcycle and look at your VIN at any time. -------------------- I like Sigs and HK's, and maybe Glocks | |||
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