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ninathenana Sat 24-Jun-17 13:46:56

GNHQ I AM NOT TRYING TO SELL THIS HERE.

We have been trying to sell this through various means with no luck. It's only been riden 2-3 times. It is suitable for 6-7 y.o.
Would be intersted to know what you think is a fare price. Thanks.

shysal Sat 24-Jun-17 14:18:39

Have you tried your local Gumtree? Selling is fairly idiot proof - I can manage it!
I have looked on my local site for the price range. The average for a bike in very good condition is £40-50. But are they still for sale because they are asking more than anyone is willing to pay? I don't know. There is always the Ebay collection only option. The auction could achieve a higher price, as long as you set the starting price at the least you would accept.
Good luck!

rosesarered Sat 24-Jun-17 14:20:39

£30 I think.

rosesarered Sat 24-Jun-17 14:21:27

For a fast sale, good luck.?

ninathenana Sat 24-Jun-17 14:41:53

shysal we have tried FB sell page, local free ads, local newsagent, and gumtree. Been trying for a couple of months.
We were asking £30 reduced to £20. Had a couple of no shows. I would give it away to a friend or relative.
H wants it gone from the garage. Very frustrating.

Alima Sat 24-Jun-17 14:49:44

Has your local supermarket got a customers' "for sale" board? Higher number of viewers. Local community centre maybe.
Could try £25 Ono.

eddiecat78 Sat 24-Jun-17 14:59:33

If you end up giving it away - our local tip has a shop which takes bikes (amongst other things) which are then sold in aid of AgeUK. I`m sure other areas will have similar

Elegran Sat 24-Jun-17 15:33:10

Have you tried Gumtree? Children's bikes are always in demand.

Elegran Sat 24-Jun-17 15:34:30

Sorry, I see that you have. Do you have any contacts among the parents of children at the local primary school? They could put the word round.

Nonnie Sat 24-Jun-17 15:56:30

If you are happy to give it away try your local Freegle. We have given loads away and met some lovely people in the process.

Marydoll Sat 24-Jun-17 21:08:58

If you are giving it away, have you thought of asking a local school if there is a child who would otherwise never own a bike. We had quite a few children in our school whose parents could hardly afford to feed and clothe them. let alone buy a bike.

Auntieflo Sun 25-Jun-17 08:10:27

Marydoll, that's a lovely thought, hope it works. I volunteer in a charity shop, and we quite often get bikes donated. They usually go very quickly, as they are sensibly priced. Hope you find a home for it soon.

Greenfinch Sun 25-Jun-17 08:16:02

My Dd bought a similar one for DGC at their school's Summer Fete.They paid £10 for it which went towards School Funds.