| Author | Message | ||
     Buellmonkey |
Hey all, I've been trying to sell my XB9 to no avail. Wifey n' me are tryin' to be parents (long story short it's gonna require expensive medications, blah-blah, it's what I get for being old). I put up my bike for sale both here in the classified thread and in craigslist. Well, I got an offer from some guy in England. (I know Buells are hugely popular there.) My concern is what are the legal ramifications, if any, for me to sell a bike internationally? I called the DMV and the bonehead explained all I had to provide was a name and address. (Yeah, but the guy doesn't LIVE in this country, you f*kcin' moron!) And, how would this guy sign off on the title? He claims he'll send a certified check with the shipping payment. I'm thinking, why do I have to handle the shipping details? Any thoughts? | ||
| Slaughter |
Seriously, check out UKBEG.com - the UK Buell BBS - post the question there in their forums. They may have more help and experience on that side of the pond than people on this side. Good for you and your wife! The planet needs more children who are WANTED by their parents. | ||
| Rocketman |
There are lots of companies here in the UK that import US vehicles. I myself bought my 73 Iron Head from a trader who imported it from the US. Because I was the first UK owner and the Sporty had not been previously registered here, I received a portion of the registration document (pink slip?) and a certificate stating import duties had been paid. As far as I'm aware, if you sell your Buell to someone in the UK, the person at this end will need to pay the import duty. I believe 6% of the purchase price or book value on a vehicle up to 6 years old. They will also have to pay 17.5% VAT. That is the legal requirement. Everything else, shipping, handling etc etc are up to the buyer seller to settle. Rocket | ||
| Whodom |
Also make dang sure the alleged buyer is actually in the UK and not in Nigeria. There are hundreds of scammers out there making a living off of ripping off people like this. There are probably plenty of webpages that tell you in detail how to know if it's a safe transaction or not. | ||
| Aeholton |
Be careful accepting "certified checks" for bike and shipping overseas. I've read about a few nightmares of people finding out two weeks after the bike ships that the so called "certified check" is made of rubber. | ||
| Pipefittermike |
I just ran into something similar but flipped around. Prior to buying my current bike I had a guy in Italy offering an 05 cityx for 3800 US including air freight, guaranteed. I turned it down and now ebay freud is persueing it and called me because I was in contact about the auction. They asked for all emails and told me to be VERY VERY careful of any overseas transfers, turns out Whodom is correct in saying a number of these don't go to the country they say they are. Works both ways, they warned me about both selling and buying. Just my 2 cents, I would look on our side of the pond if possible. | ||
| Teddagreek |
I'm into VW's...... Brits and the rest of Europe has been snagging up german steel from the states for years... Its goes Vice Versa as well alot of guys here want left hand drive cars and guys over there Right hand drive cars.. Be carefull... I've stories of guys on VW forums being burned bad.. The burning happens from boths sides of the pond.. Good Luck.. Once a Marine always a Marine! |
