Buying A Used Pocket Bike
A great way for someone new to get into the sport of pocket bikes is by buying the first bike used. This saves from putting thousands upfront on something that you might wreck in two runs therefore allows for a learning bike while saving lots of money in the beginning.
If you are meticulously shopping around and researching your options, it will give you a much better idea about what pocket bikes are about. But just as buying used has its benefits, it is important to consider the risks when trying to get find a bargain.
The process is very similar to buying a used car but on a smaller scale. While you could save money by buying used instead of a brand new pocket bike, there are things about buying new you just can't get with a used bike.
A big difference between buying new versus used is the warranty. A new bike that breaks down suddenly is usually covered by the manufacturer's warranty for a decent period of time and allows the buyer to get a refund, exchange, or repairs.
Buying a used bike means, especially from a private owner, means no refunds or exchanges. If you are lucky and the bike is still under warranty, there is a chance the warranty is transferable to the new owner.
The problem is that most buyers don't adequately inspect the bike, or never learned how to inspect the bike. Savvy pocket bike owners know when they have a newbie on their hands and this leaves the buyer vulnerable to being sold something that is worth much less than what they are asked to pay. Nobody wants something that is in poor condition when they pay the price for a quality product.
The financial savings is still so huge, many people will take that risk. Besides, the risk really can be minimized with thorough research and inspection. Buying a used pocket bike can save as much as fifty to seventy-five percent compared to the cost of a brand new bike. A it makes sense because, like cars, depreciation begins right out of the box.
Another price advantage to really consider is that you can work the seller for a better deal. As long as the bike has little or no problems and you have your price limit, some small dealers or private owners might give you a really discounted deal so you end up with a great bike to play with while only paying a fraction of what a new pocket bike would have cost. - 21392
If you are meticulously shopping around and researching your options, it will give you a much better idea about what pocket bikes are about. But just as buying used has its benefits, it is important to consider the risks when trying to get find a bargain.
The process is very similar to buying a used car but on a smaller scale. While you could save money by buying used instead of a brand new pocket bike, there are things about buying new you just can't get with a used bike.
A big difference between buying new versus used is the warranty. A new bike that breaks down suddenly is usually covered by the manufacturer's warranty for a decent period of time and allows the buyer to get a refund, exchange, or repairs.
Buying a used bike means, especially from a private owner, means no refunds or exchanges. If you are lucky and the bike is still under warranty, there is a chance the warranty is transferable to the new owner.
The problem is that most buyers don't adequately inspect the bike, or never learned how to inspect the bike. Savvy pocket bike owners know when they have a newbie on their hands and this leaves the buyer vulnerable to being sold something that is worth much less than what they are asked to pay. Nobody wants something that is in poor condition when they pay the price for a quality product.
The financial savings is still so huge, many people will take that risk. Besides, the risk really can be minimized with thorough research and inspection. Buying a used pocket bike can save as much as fifty to seventy-five percent compared to the cost of a brand new bike. A it makes sense because, like cars, depreciation begins right out of the box.
Another price advantage to really consider is that you can work the seller for a better deal. As long as the bike has little or no problems and you have your price limit, some small dealers or private owners might give you a really discounted deal so you end up with a great bike to play with while only paying a fraction of what a new pocket bike would have cost. - 21392
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