I know this is unorthodox, and I honestly understand if you just ignore me, but I am writing to you in the hopes that you can avert a disaster in my family. My uncle passed away last year and he left behind a bunch of bikes, that are tearing my family apart. Among the 7 or so bikes, that are custom and built by hand by my uncle, is a 1940s Harley Davidson FlatHead/Knuckle Head that we have to liqudate to take care of bills. The execative of his estate has been trying to sell these bikes, but he had a hard time finding someone who would evaluate them. One guy out of california did it, and said the entire lot of bikes is worth only 27k. Now I know you haven't seen them or anything, but this breaks my heart. They are worth much more than that. There are those in the family who are upset about the money. I just don't want to see my grandfather(execative) get ripped off...if I send you pics, will you help me? Again, I know this is off the wall, but I would be so thankful. Thank you. Tabitha
2007-06-27 07:30:40 · 6 answers · asked by wiccamoonbaby 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Motorcycles
I think you all need to slow down a little and regroup. It sounds like this estate would make a pretty interesting auction. I'd suggest calling an auction house that specializes in estate liquidation. With inteligent promotion the right people come out of the woodwork and when they get caught up in auction fever the sky is the limit. Use the lag time before the sale to have the bikes made to look as good as possible. The auction costs you nothing as the auction house receives a percentage of the total take.
2007-07-02 14:01:51 · answer #1 · answered by Dogbettor 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd get both the retail and wholesale values. Split the difference and use that as starting bid on EBay. Also, just watching bikes selling on EBay will let you know what they will actually sell for.
Spring is prime-time in this area for motorcycle sales so in some areas time of year will also be a factor.
2007-06-27 18:28:47 · answer #2 · answered by KEN W 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think Don's eBay idea is a good one. People that know what they are worth will bid accordingly. We had the same thing happen in my family, but with a gun collection. We had a guy come in to price them and his scam was to price them too low and then offer to buy certain ones from you. 27K sounds low to me. Good luck and I can imagine how hard this is to deal with. Many people will try to take advantage of your situation.
2007-06-27 15:05:45 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Here's the NADA site for antique motorcycles, check it out:
http://www.nadaguides.com/default.aspx?LI=1-23-0-5600-885-973-50592&l=1&w=23&p=38&f=5693&gc=am>c=mc
2007-06-27 21:45:08 · answer #4 · answered by strech 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
sell on eBay and also stop by a Harley shop or dealer ship and look to find book value of frames and find the age of
2007-06-27 14:47:23 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would be of no help. But these listed appraisers may help you.
http://www.five-star-appraisers.com/1.html
http://www.custommotorcycleandvehicleappraisal.com/
2007-06-27 15:07:42 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋