Hey lads,
Posted something similar in the newbie section but I am going to post it there too as it is probably more relevant.
Basically I am on the look out for a R1200 GSA and am likely going to have to buy from the UK.
My questions are:
1) After contacting the seller and asking the usual questions about the bike do you then generally pay a deposit to secure it before heading over?
2) In terms of paying for the bike; is it best to deal in cash? Or is a bank transfer the way to go? If so, is there any recommended websites/apps for doing this with low/no commission rates and decent exchange rates?
Sorry about all the questions, never bought from the UK before so its all a bit new to me.
These are the ones I am looking at for reference.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/333163394364?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&fromMakeTrack=true
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-R1200GS-ADVENTURE-R-1200-GS-ADVENTURE-ABS-MODEL-EXCELLENT-BIKE-2010-10/293061943913?hash=item443bda6269:g:WewAAOSwO2pcv6nC
Any thoughts and/or advice appreciated.
Thanks.
Posted something similar in the newbie section but I am going to post it there too as it is probably more relevant.
Basically I am on the look out for a R1200 GSA and am likely going to have to buy from the UK.
My questions are:
1) After contacting the seller and asking the usual questions about the bike do you then generally pay a deposit to secure it before heading over?
2) In terms of paying for the bike; is it best to deal in cash? Or is a bank transfer the way to go? If so, is there any recommended websites/apps for doing this with low/no commission rates and decent exchange rates?
Sorry about all the questions, never bought from the UK before so its all a bit new to me.
These are the ones I am looking at for reference.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/333163394364?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&fromMakeTrack=true
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-R1200GS-ADVENTURE-R-1200-GS-ADVENTURE-ABS-MODEL-EXCELLENT-BIKE-2010-10/293061943913?hash=item443bda6269:g:WewAAOSwO2pcv6nC
Any thoughts and/or advice appreciated.
Thanks.