Shipping a motorcycle how to arrange payment

[Ger42]

I have a chance to sell my motorcycle to someone out of town how can the buyer and I both be comfortable about the exchange of his money and my motorcycle? Is there a service we can use?

[Skoll]

I'd say have him show up to a mutual meeting place with a truck or trailer. If it's somewhere out of state, there are auto shipping companies but I would tell him to pay up front.

[zeebaron]

Be careful, sounds like the classic scam where they send you a bogus payment.

[Wizard78]

Be VERY careful with out of state buyers. Many scams around now-a-days. I just had someone wanting to buy my Springer but asked if I had a "vehicle report". Sounded very interested and said that he would drive over with cash if I showed him history of bike. Even suggested a website that gives out the reports similar to CARFAX. After careful digging, found that this is a common scam to get me to order a report for a small fee but at the same time, get my credit card info. Be vigilant and as suggested earlier, let them pay up front with waiting till funds clear bank. GLWS

[Skeezix]

If it is a legitimate sale, talk to your local dealer to see if they
have a shipping pallet that will fit that bike.
If they do, load it up and arrange for the shipping of the bike.

[Slartibartfast]

for out of state payments i would only accept a bank wire !

for shipping, have the buyer check out https://www.uship.com

i have used them several times, once for a motorcycle.

[Lastrites]

Or find a trusting mule to do the delivery for you. Cash is king and most other methods can be voided by the bank a week or two later.

[MadMan]

Gerry, be careful, it sounds like a scam. If you continue, make sure the funds are in your bank, cleared, then ship it.

[MadMan]

Double tap

[Slartibartfast]

Or find a trusting mule to do the delivery for you. Cash is king and most other methods can be voided by the bank a week or two later.

a wire transfer can't be voided