• ZERO- WHERE DID MY AD GO?
    • It has likely been deleted for running egregiously afoul of the rules below. Feel Free to try again

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    • drugs, legal or not.

    2- Sellers, for best results... please read and follow these instructions:

    • Asking price [MANDATORY] in the BODY ONLY. DO NOT PUT PRICE IN THE TITLE
      • motorcycle or other vehicle:
        - make [MANDATORY]
        - model [MANDATORY]
        - year [MANDATORY]
        - Pictures [FIRST THING THAT WILL BE ASKED FOR IF YOU DON'T, BUT NOT MANDATORY]
        - mileage
        - title info
        - current condition
        - maintenance history
        - accident history
        - location
      • If selling riding gear, include:
        - size in the title of the thread. [MANDATORY]
        - in your post, include: intended gender/body weight/height/inseam/waist range that best fits the item.

    • Do not include the price in the title. You won't be able to edit it later. Put the price in the body of your post.
    • DO NOT INCLUDE LINKS TO 3RD PARTY SALES SITES Copy/paste your ad to BARF and make sure it includes the info above.
    • Edit your original post and change the price there... many buyers will not look beyond that point if you change the price later on further into the thread. Also, remember to add SOLD to first line of the first post when the item has been sold.
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      ) option at the lower left portion of the post if item is sold or to report erroneous posts or threads, and it will be taken care of.
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    3- Buyers, BEWARE!!!

    • Pricing - Know the current market value of the bike. Check Kelly Blue book, NADA, CycleTrader, Ebay, Craigslist (even though some people on Craigslist are asking non-realistically high prices and will never be able to sell the bike at their asking price), and know what the current market value of a similar bike is before considering a purchase. Consider the maintenance work or fixes that YOU need to do to the bike, and factor that into the price. It is ok to pay more for a bike that has had all of the maintenance work done to it recently, or pay less and get a bike that needs some work, but you must know this in advance and be ok with it.
    • Inspecting the bike: if you are not experienced yourself, have a mechanic or an experienced friend check the bike before making a purchase. Crashed bikes:This is even more important if you are buying a bike that is being sold at a cheaper price with damages that the buyer is required to fix. In these cases, doing a frame check that will show any frame/fork/geometry damages is HIGHLY recommended. Do NOT simply rely on the information that the seller is providing, even he/she may not be aware of all the problems. Have the crashed bike checked and know what you are getting into.
    • Clean title, Salvage title A clean title doesn't mean the bike is free of serious issues. A Salvaged title doesn't mean the bike may have any problems. Every case is different. Some bikes are seriously damaged in a crash, but an insurance claim is never made on them, so they still have a clean title. Some bikes have had mostly cosmetic damages in a crash, but the insurance company decided to pay off the bike and salvage the title rather than spending the money to fix it. Know what you are getting into and don't make any assumptions based on what the seller is telling you.
    • Registration: Know about the current registration status of the bike. Check with DMV if you have any questions about any possible back fees and other title/registration questions (out of state title, no title with bill of sales only, etc.) before purchasing the bike.
    • Some additional tips: You can find some more useful info here: http://www.bayarearidersforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=216958

    4- DO NOT make your opinion known in the seller's ad

    • Comments within a sale thread should be on topic and educational. Aggressive critiques and inside jokes will not be tolerated. Constructive dialogue is a valuable feature of the barf classifieds section and community as a whole. Flame wars and unsubstantiated accusations help neither seller or buyer. Don't fuck it up, because the next step is disabling the "reply" feature entirely.
    • If you disagree with a price, keep it to yourself. The seller has set the price. If you don't like it, don't buy it and move on. If you really feel strongly about it, then PM the seller.
    • If you are interested in an item, feel free to PM, email or contact the seller privately. Feel free to post if you need clarification... however, your post should be in line with above mentioned rules.
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    • Spamming entails using only the classifieds sections of BARF without taking part in other sections of BARF (regardless of whether the ad is for a personal item or a business.) The appeal of BARF classifieds is to enable and connect BARFers with some established history on BARF to one another.

      BARF isn't craigslist, ebay, cycletrader, etc. Buyers who are looking to buy from random strangers do so on one of the above mentioned sites. Those who only post in Classifieds sections and don't take part in other parts of BARF are no different than any other random sellers on Craigslist, etc., and should use channels other than BARF to try and sell their items.
    • If you're affiliated with a store/shop, please contact budman regarding sponsorship options. ALL non-sponsor commercial posts will be deleted. Site sponsors should post using only one account that is assigned a BARF SPONSOR tag.
    • We encourage the use of the classifieds by active contributing members. New members may post in the Classifieds forum after establishing minimal history on BARF (15 days and 15 posts). If you actively attempt to circumvent these minimum requirements only to post in classifieds, your account may be suspended. After reaching these minimums, posting only in the classifieds without taking part in other sections of BARF may result in being banned from BARF.

    6- DO NOT repost funny/strange/not-related-to-you ads from Craigslist or elsewhere on BARF or anywhere else for that matter.
    • No reposting
    • No reposting
    • No reposting. If what you're about to post isn't for sale BY YOU, don't post it.

    7- SELLING FOR A FRIEND:
    • Is not allowed.

    8- Feeler, Testing Waters etc:
    • Is no longer allowed.

      • If you are unsure of the fair price of your item, use the search function to research other similar items, ebay, craigslist, nadaguides, kelly blue book or whatever else is applicable. The classifieds section is not a discussion forum, thus not the place to be asking for opinions on market value that might lead to massive gray areas of conversation that violate preceding rules outlined above.
  • ZERO- WHERE DID MY AD GO?
    • It has likely been deleted for running egregiously afoul of the rules below. Feel Free to try again

    1- DO NOT ATTEMPT TO SELL THE FOLLOWING ON BARF:
    • animals, though free re-homing is ok.
    • anything illegal.
    • drugs, legal or not.

    2- Sellers, for best results... please read and follow these instructions:

    • Asking price [MANDATORY] in the BODY ONLY. DO NOT PUT PRICE IN THE TITLE
      • motorcycle or other vehicle:
        - make [MANDATORY]
        - model [MANDATORY]
        - year [MANDATORY]
        - Pictures [FIRST THING THAT WILL BE ASKED FOR IF YOU DON'T, BUT NOT MANDATORY]
        - mileage
        - title info
        - current condition
        - maintenance history
        - accident history
        - location
      • If selling riding gear, include:
        - size in the title of the thread. [MANDATORY]
        - in your post, include: intended gender/body weight/height/inseam/waist range that best fits the item.

    • Do not include the price in the title. You won't be able to edit it later. Put the price in the body of your post.
    • DO NOT INCLUDE LINKS TO 3RD PARTY SALES SITES Copy/paste your ad to BARF and make sure it includes the info above.
    • Edit your original post and change the price there... many buyers will not look beyond that point if you change the price later on further into the thread. Also, remember to add SOLD to first line of the first post when the item has been sold.
    • Please use the "Report this post to a moderator" (
      report.gif
      ) option at the lower left portion of the post if item is sold or to report erroneous posts or threads, and it will be taken care of.
    • With any indication that an item is sold, the thread will be locked by moderators. It is not fair to other valid ads to be pushed down the list when side discussions bump a sold ad to the top of the list. Moderators will do their best in changing the title and adding a 'sold' to the beginning of the title to save a few clicks for others.


    3- Buyers, BEWARE!!!

    • Pricing - Know the current market value of the bike. Check Kelly Blue book, NADA, CycleTrader, Ebay, Craigslist (even though some people on Craigslist are asking non-realistically high prices and will never be able to sell the bike at their asking price), and know what the current market value of a similar bike is before considering a purchase. Consider the maintenance work or fixes that YOU need to do to the bike, and factor that into the price. It is ok to pay more for a bike that has had all of the maintenance work done to it recently, or pay less and get a bike that needs some work, but you must know this in advance and be ok with it.
    • Inspecting the bike: if you are not experienced yourself, have a mechanic or an experienced friend check the bike before making a purchase. Crashed bikes:This is even more important if you are buying a bike that is being sold at a cheaper price with damages that the buyer is required to fix. In these cases, doing a frame check that will show any frame/fork/geometry damages is HIGHLY recommended. Do NOT simply rely on the information that the seller is providing, even he/she may not be aware of all the problems. Have the crashed bike checked and know what you are getting into.
    • Clean title, Salvage title A clean title doesn't mean the bike is free of serious issues. A Salvaged title doesn't mean the bike may have any problems. Every case is different. Some bikes are seriously damaged in a crash, but an insurance claim is never made on them, so they still have a clean title. Some bikes have had mostly cosmetic damages in a crash, but the insurance company decided to pay off the bike and salvage the title rather than spending the money to fix it. Know what you are getting into and don't make any assumptions based on what the seller is telling you.
    • Registration: Know about the current registration status of the bike. Check with DMV if you have any questions about any possible back fees and other title/registration questions (out of state title, no title with bill of sales only, etc.) before purchasing the bike.
    • Some additional tips: You can find some more useful info here: http://www.bayarearidersforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=216958

    4- DO NOT make your opinion known in the seller's ad

    • Comments within a sale thread should be on topic and educational. Aggressive critiques and inside jokes will not be tolerated. Constructive dialogue is a valuable feature of the barf classifieds section and community as a whole. Flame wars and unsubstantiated accusations help neither seller or buyer. Don't fuck it up, because the next step is disabling the "reply" feature entirely.
    • If you disagree with a price, keep it to yourself. The seller has set the price. If you don't like it, don't buy it and move on. If you really feel strongly about it, then PM the seller.
    • If you are interested in an item, feel free to PM, email or contact the seller privately. Feel free to post if you need clarification... however, your post should be in line with above mentioned rules.
    • If you are aware of a serious issue with an ad (SPAM, stolen goods, a frame damaged bike being advertised as a 'never crashed' bike, etc.) please PM a moderator about it.

    5- DO NOT SPAM the classifieds section on BARF

    • Spamming entails using only the classifieds sections of BARF without taking part in other sections of BARF (regardless of whether the ad is for a personal item or a business.) The appeal of BARF classifieds is to enable and connect BARFers with some established history on BARF to one another.

      BARF isn't craigslist, ebay, cycletrader, etc. Buyers who are looking to buy from random strangers do so on one of the above mentioned sites. Those who only post in Classifieds sections and don't take part in other parts of BARF are no different than any other random sellers on Craigslist, etc., and should use channels other than BARF to try and sell their items.
    • If you're affiliated with a store/shop, please contact budman regarding sponsorship options. ALL non-sponsor commercial posts will be deleted. Site sponsors should post using only one account that is assigned a BARF SPONSOR tag.
    • We encourage the use of the classifieds by active contributing members. New members may post in the Classifieds forum after establishing minimal history on BARF (30 days and 30 posts). If you actively attempt to circumvent these minimum requirements only to post in classifieds, your account may be suspended. After reaching these minimums, posting only in the classifieds without taking part in other sections of BARF may result in being banned from BARF.

    6- DO NOT repost funny/strange/not-related-to-you ads from Craigslist or elsewhere on BARF or anywhere else for that matter.
    • No reposting
    • No reposting
    • No reposting. If what you're about to post isn't for sale BY YOU, don't post it.

    7- SELLING FOR A FRIEND:
    • Is not allowed.

    8- Feeler, Testing Waters etc:
    • Is no longer allowed.

      • If you are unsure of the fair price of your item, use the search function to research other similar items, ebay, craigslist, nadaguides, kelly blue book or whatever else is applicable. The classifieds section is not a discussion forum, thus not the place to be asking for opinions on market value that might lead to massive gray areas of conversation that violate preceding rules outlined above.
  • There has been a recent cluster of spammers accessing BARFer accounts and posting spam. To safeguard your account, please consider changing your password. It would be even better to take the additional step of enabling 2 Factor Authentication (2FA) on your BARF account. Read more here.

The "I need engagement ring money" Fire Sale

Christieland said:
I don't believe in engagement rings. Why should I have to announce to the world that I'm taken, while my fiance gets to run around looking like he's a free man? Such an old fashioned tradition, IMO.
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I wear a ring, just not on my hand.

Good luck with the sale, and remember: if you don't raise enough money, watch "Blood Diamond" with her, and start a conversation about buying a ring with something other than a diamond because you find supporting the diamond industry morally offensive.
 
Re: Re: The "I need engagement ring money" Fire Sale

racercutie said:
Oh the horror!! :cry
I thought you were going to love and cherish the GSXR.

And it's shock, not
Schock omg........



:p
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Oops, typo! The GSXR is being very well loved, just in stock mode. It's quieter that way!
 
Re: Re: Re: The "I need engagement ring money" Fire Sale

cardinal03 said:
Oops, typo! The GSXR is being very well loved, just in stock mode. It's quieter that way!
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Mkay.

Well congrats to the both of you!
:party :Port
 
Christieland said:
I don't believe in engagement rings. Why should I have to announce to the world that I'm taken, while my fiance gets to run around looking like he's a free man? Such an old fashioned tradition, IMO.
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here here! I guess I'd be ok announcing that i am taken, but i don't believe that it should cost anyone a large percentage of their annual income. That's like being bought.

If you like shiny things I'm in favour of synthetic diamonds. Same chemical substance. Same bling. Same 'foreverness'. Less death and corruption digging them out of the bowels of the earth. and most importantly less of the annual income...

That said, congrats on the big step and much happiness to you both! :teeth
 
dlim1984 said:
I heard that the ring should cost about 25% of one's annual salary. For example, someone that makes 48k a year should expect to spend about 12k on the ring. Is this true?
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On a lighter note - if you follow the above formula...I just got engaged to an Italian motorcycle last week. We should party or something...haha.

:rofl
 
yama-emma said:
here here! I guess I'd be ok announcing that i am taken, but i don't believe that it should cost anyone a large percentage of their annual income. That's like being bought.
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I'd announce that I'm taken, provided my soon-to-be betrothed did the same. Either we both wear engagement rings, or neither of us do! And yeah, don't get me started on the diamond culture around here. It's very difficult for me, because I'm attracted to flash and status, but I really do have a problem with the diamond industry as a whole and try oh so very hard to resist De Beers' marketing efforts.

Last summer I tried on a $10,000 right hand diamond ring at Tiffany's, imagining the envious glares I would get from the ladies around the office, but then thought, wow, for the same amount of money I could wrap my legs around a brand new 117 horsepower machine. I'm sure you can all guess how that story ended. :laughing

Many people care a lot about tradition, however, and I respect that. I just hope, for peoples' sake, that they care more about the relationship they're embarking on and less about the pomp and circumstance that comes with getting married. Rings, weddings, status, etc. I do believe in love and wish Cardinal and his girl the very best. :)
 
here's a picture of her. so christie you want that tv? :teeth

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cardinal03 said:
here's a picture of her. so christie you want that tv? :teeth
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I just asked my dad if that TV would fit in my room (I'm staying at my parents' place to recuperate) and he said it won't. I'd love to help you out though, do you have anything else you can sell me? The jackets won't fit, and I'd rather get an Ohlins shock for my gsxr...

Your woman's hot btw!
 
GhostRider said:
WOW!!!!


it's amazing how the diamond cartells have brain-washed the american public!

in other news: people in other parts of the world manage to be happily engaged and married WITHOUT any diamonds involved whatsoever.

buy her a copy of the movie "blood diamonds" and put your money into a certified account in her name.
now THAT would be saying "i love you".
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When I heard this, I though it was completely ridiculous. I told my girlfriend and then she told me if I really loved someone, price shouldn't even matter. Then I felt a little cheap. Now that I think about it, it is just idiotic to follow this idea. In fact, I believe it was some marketing campaign by Debeers a while back propagandizing this "formula" into the minds of many grooms & brides-to-be.
 
Why does it have to be a diamond? A Cubic Zirconia is a lady's best friend.
 
Sidewalk said:
Screw that, buy her a cheap ass ring and save your stuff or money for better things. My wife would have kicked my ass if I wasted my money on a fancy ring.
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I'm all for this. I can appreciate the romance of it n all, but I'm not big on big diamonds...I call them sweater snaggers. :laughing I want something I can wear under my m/c gloves, do the dishes in, and generally not worry about. I was in a sculpture/ceramics class in college and I remember seeing the professor's ring. It was beat up and awful looking. He said he had to get it replated every year because of the abuse it took. I asked him how many times he'd had to have that done. He proudly said, "23 times so far. " I thought that was far more romantic than some obscene piece of shiny jewelry on his hand. < $1000 for a ring, and take an amazing honeymoon *together.* :thumbup
 
My Engagement party = Supercamp or Rich Oliver's Mystery School
Wedding shower = trackday at Laguna
Bachelor Party = trackday with friends in Tooele, Utah
Wedding = small ceremony under EZ-UP at Pigeon Point
Honeymoon = 2 weeks in the UK (including IOM)
Wedding registry = Suzuki, Alpinestars, SuperMoto Engineering, Pirelli, Vortex, Freddie Spencer School,Tiffany.
1st Anniversary = Riders for Health tour of Africa

:laughing
 
Good lick on the sale items. Jacket won't fit me.....


BTW, I have a family friend who is a wholesale jeweler, I know he'll save you some money.
 
My friend is also looking to sell her engagement ring and wedding band. It comes w/ the appraisal from where they got it from and I think the G.I.A. cert. PM me if interested.
 
^^ I'd be curious to hear the story behind that one... *She* is selling the engagement ring? Did *she* purchase it?
 
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