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Hi all!

A lot of intrigue about BAT auctions around here. I am selling my 1970 Ambo over there, and I thought I would show you the process. Give you the 'ol "inside baseball" as it were....


So to start I will say I submitted my info to BAT on 4/26/22
There is a submission form you fill out, giving general details about the bike, history, what upgrades and service it has gotten... Has it had paintwork? what is stock vs non-stock? etc... You also have to upload your title to prove ownership and also submit some preliminary pictures. You select what kind of auction you want (reserve price vs. no reserve) and decide if you want them to take pictures for you (+$349 for professional pics- they send someone to you). They also ask that you not list the bike for sale on any other sites while working with BAT.

I opted for Pro photos and a no-reserve auction.

After that, you wait. BAT says they will reach out in a few business days. 

This morning, about 15hrs after submitting my forms, I got an email saying they've accepted my bike! I need to pay the listing fee up front, then they will reach out on scheduling pictures.



More info soon.
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Re: Bring A Trailer process thread- follow along if you're curious
« Reply #1 on: April 27, 2022, 10:28:15 AM »
Oh yeah, here is my bike





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Re: Bring A Trailer process thread- follow along if you're curious
« Reply #2 on: April 27, 2022, 10:50:04 AM »
She's a real BEAUTY, Chad!   :thumb:  :smiley:

Good luck with the auction and high hopes for  $$$ TOP DOLLAR $$$ :boozing: :cool:
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Re: Bring A Trailer process thread- follow along if you're curious
« Reply #3 on: April 27, 2022, 11:04:38 AM »
As nice as that is, you'll get top dollar.

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Re: Bring A Trailer process thread- follow along if you're curious
« Reply #3 on: April 27, 2022, 11:04:38 AM »

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Re: Bring A Trailer process thread- follow along if you're curious
« Reply #4 on: April 27, 2022, 11:21:27 AM »
Beautiful bike!

Let me do ya a favor- instead of the auction nightmare I'll just give you a col G and we'll call it good.   :evil:

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Re: Bring A Trailer process thread- follow along if you're curious
« Reply #5 on: April 27, 2022, 11:22:49 AM »
Nice machine. Good luck with the auction. Some states don’t issue titles, so any idea what you submit to BaT instead?.

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Re: Bring A Trailer process thread- follow along if you're curious
« Reply #6 on: April 27, 2022, 11:24:15 AM »
A lot of people asked "why would you sell this bike? You have done nothing but rave about it?"

To that I will say I have ridden the bike around 1,500 miles and I've washed and detailed it about 10 times.  I do love the way it rides, and I will probably keep a loop in the stable for a long time coming... but this one is 'too nice' I fear I have over restored it to the point it doesnt fit my needs. I have a 2nd Ambo (parts bike) that I am going to undertake a rebuild on to replace this one once it sells...  It will be a rat/patina beast. With that in mind I am looking for a mechanically sold late-model California series bike to be a doner bike for that project... something EFI and hopefully tubeless wheels for short money. If you have any leads under 500mi from Western NC, please let me know.

I also had the chance to buy a hotrod CX100 resto-mod from Scout63 and I am also hoping to buy a Tenni Griso this summer <or next> from another forum member.... 

So my Ambo, v65, and Breva 1100 are all on the block this year.
(the v65 is on ebay right now, bid up to $1,200 with about 3 days left on the auction)
(i will list my Breva after the dust from these multiple transactions settles... I may keep it until I get the GRiSO or it may end up the engine doner to the Amborat.. time will tell)
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Re: Bring A Trailer process thread- follow along if you're curious
« Reply #7 on: April 27, 2022, 11:26:08 AM »
Nice machine. Good luck with the auction. Some states don’t issue titles, so any idea what you submit to BaT instead?.

no idea, I went thru a 9month -/DMV nightmare to get the clean NC title on this one after I bought it in 2020...  BAT says 'provide proof of ownership' but I am sure there are ways to do so without a title.
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Re: Bring A Trailer process thread- follow along if you're curious
« Reply #8 on: April 27, 2022, 11:45:55 AM »
In Maine, titles are not issued for older vehicles.

I sent a copy of my current registration, and they were fine with that.

They'll make a note when they list it that the vehicle is sold with a title, registration and bill of sale, etc..

they won't list a vehicle without some sort of proof of ownership.

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Re: Bring A Trailer process thread- follow along if you're curious
« Reply #9 on: April 27, 2022, 11:49:13 AM »
Beautiful bike. Looks great. I hope the auction goes well. BTW, your has cap is on backwards. 😉
Figured I'd tell you before the nitpickers on BAT do. 😀

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Re: Bring A Trailer process thread- follow along if you're curious
« Reply #10 on: April 27, 2022, 12:16:48 PM »
Beautiful bike. Looks great. I hope the auction goes well. BTW, your has cap is on backwards. 😉
Figured I'd tell you before the nitpickers on BAT do. 😀

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Not the entire cap - that only fits one way - just the lever. Right now it's in "crotch ripper" mode.  :wink:
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Re: Bring A Trailer process thread- follow along if you're curious
« Reply #11 on: April 27, 2022, 01:01:39 PM »
Not the entire cap - that only fits one way - just the lever. Right now it's in "crotch ripper" mode.  :wink:

as if the brakes on a loop could throw you that far up the tank!

I'll flip it around today. Tho I have never seen a one with the lever facing forward? But as in all things, I defer to the experts
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Re: Bring A Trailer process thread- follow along if you're curious
« Reply #12 on: April 27, 2022, 02:44:17 PM »
Gorgeous bike I hope it goes well for you :thumb:

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Re: Bring A Trailer process thread- follow along if you're curious
« Reply #13 on: April 27, 2022, 03:14:49 PM »
Yes............. that is pretty.

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Re: Bring A Trailer process thread- follow along if you're curious
« Reply #14 on: April 27, 2022, 03:48:25 PM »
as if the brakes on a loop could throw you that far up the tank!

I'll flip it around today. Tho I have never seen a one with the lever facing forward? But as in all things, I defer to the experts

It doesn't happen during braking, but is rather a possibility during an accident.
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Re: Bring A Trailer process thread- follow along if you're curious
« Reply #15 on: April 27, 2022, 09:48:45 PM »
Gorgeous bike! Maybe I missed it but how much is the listing fee? Without the pro photos.
What do you have to pay at end of auction?
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« Reply #16 on: April 27, 2022, 10:02:22 PM »
Great looking bike! Best of luck with the auction
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« Reply #17 on: April 28, 2022, 05:54:40 AM »
It will be interesting to see how the process goes. Nice to have a look behind the door. The bike is a stunner!!  Hope you get top dollar for her.
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Re: Bring A Trailer process thread- follow along if you're curious
« Reply #18 on: April 28, 2022, 06:04:51 AM »
Very nice.  That is a clean shiny loop.  No easy task.  I personally would remove the trunk, it looks out of place.  Best of luck with the sale.
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Re: Bring A Trailer process thread- follow along if you're curious
« Reply #19 on: April 28, 2022, 06:09:25 AM »
Gorgeous bike! Maybe I missed it but how much is the listing fee? Without the pro photos.
What do you have to pay at end of auction?

Paid the listing fee on 4/27/22
Fee was $349
Scheduled professional photos, awaiting email from photog...
The professional photog appears to be a gig-app type service called Snapr
Of course I didnt expect BAT to send their official on-staff photographer to my house!

There is no way the $349 covers the fee and the photos- it's a '2 hour photo shoot'. I am assuming I'll be invoiced by the photographer separately, but I have not seen the price?  The button I clicked on said 'listing with professional photos for $349' but I cant believe that's the total, seems low compared to what ebay fees have risen to now.

Scheduled photo shoot for 5/9/22 (a previously planned day off work)
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« Reply #20 on: April 28, 2022, 06:11:47 AM »
Very nice.  That is a clean shiny loop.  No easy task.  I personally would remove the trunk, it looks out of place.  Best of luck with the sale.

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1. Harper's one with the pillion pad (but the bolts on the pad are too long and the bolt scratched the fender when I hit a bump with my 105# wife on board!)  :violent1:
2. The greg bender rack with the trunk attatched

I will take pics of both configurations for the listing as both are included in the sale.
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Re: Bring A Trailer process thread- follow along if you're curious
« Reply #21 on: April 28, 2022, 06:58:27 AM »
Paid the listing fee on 4/27/22
Fee was $349
Scheduled professional photos, awaiting email from photog...
The professional photog appears to be a gig-app type service called Snapr
Of course I didnt expect BAT to send their official on-staff photographer to my house!

There is no way the $349 covers the fee and the photos- it's a '2 hour photo shoot'. I am assuming I'll be invoiced by the photographer separately, but I have not seen the price?  The button I clicked on said 'listing with professional photos for $349' but I cant believe that's the total, seems low compared to what ebay fees have risen to now.

Scheduled photo shoot for 5/9/22 (a previously planned day off work)

According to the FAQ on the website the listing fee is $99 and then the photography is an additional $250, so $349 is exactly right for the whole thing.

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Re: Bring A Trailer process thread- follow along if you're curious
« Reply #22 on: April 28, 2022, 07:18:01 AM »
Thanks, does the buyer then pay the commission?
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« Reply #23 on: April 28, 2022, 07:30:09 AM »
According to the FAQ on the website the listing fee is $99 and then the photography is an additional $250, so $349 is exactly right for the whole thing.

You can see how closely I read the fine print with dolla signs clouding my vision!
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« Reply #24 on: April 28, 2022, 07:33:17 AM »
Thanks, does the buyer then pay the commission?

Yes
Even when you bid on BAT, you have to have a credit card on file and they bill you for the buyer premium at the time of bid. If you are subsequently outbid or dont win the auction, they reverse the charge back to your card.  I'm not sure what the exact % is off the top of my head, but I believe it's around 3-5%?
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« Reply #25 on: April 28, 2022, 07:36:24 AM »
Thanks, that probably helps weed out the not serious bidders.
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« Reply #26 on: April 28, 2022, 07:46:55 AM »
Thanks, that probably helps weed out the not serious bidders.

One of the best things about BAT... if you dont follow through with a winning bid, they keep the fee, and they also ban you from the platform. I have sold about 700 items on ebay over the last 18 years, and you would be shocked how many people win auctions and then simply refuse to pay. It's a huge problem and ebay doesnt do jack squat about it.  I have a bicycle frame, a nice watch, a commercial food processor, and my v65 listed there right now... out of 4 items, I will be shocked if I dont have one non-paying bidder from this round.  I'd guess maybe one out of ten auction winners there never make payment. People get amped up bidding, and then realize what they have spent and back out.
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Re: Bring A Trailer process thread- follow along if you're curious
« Reply #27 on: April 28, 2022, 07:50:05 AM »
Buyers Fee is set at 5%, with a $250 minimum, and a $5000 cap.

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Even when you bid on BAT, you have to have a credit card on file and they bill you for the buyer premium at the time of bid. If you are subsequently outbid or dont win the auction, they reverse the charge back to your card.  I'm not sure what the exact % is off the top of my head, but I believe it's around 3-5%?
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Re: Bring A Trailer process thread- follow along if you're curious
« Reply #28 on: April 29, 2022, 08:41:37 AM »
My photoshoot is scheduled, the service they use is called Snappr not Snaper.

BAT sent me a raft of emails...  How to prepare for the photoshoot. What to take photos of. What buyers are looking for (they want 70+ pics for the listing and recommend you make cold start and running videos-which are not part of the photoshoot)

They also asked me to submit further info on the bike. specific equipment and upgrades, list of aftermarket parts, history... stuff like that. 

I am currently awaiting being assigned an auction specialist. This person will write the full add and act as concierge thru the listing process. I feel like it's moving along pretty quickly, considering I just applied 4 days ago.  I am hoping to have the listing live by 2nd-3rd week of May?

My CX100 is being delivered 5/2, so i am very excited about that. Trying hard not to count my profits before they arrive, but already thinking of what watch to buy!

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Re: Bring A Trailer process thread- follow along if you're curious
« Reply #29 on: April 29, 2022, 01:04:44 PM »
As having had experience selling on BAT, I was told you should always put a reserve.  For one you dont want someone to get the bike (and this a VERY nice bike) for a low ball price.  And two, setting a realistic reserve will increase bids as the reserve is met.  These are just my experiences...
Good luck with the auction.

 

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