Flip #11- 2009 Peace Sports Biella 49cc 4T. Lil' Red Retro!
Feb 1, 2015 21:23:36 GMT -5
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Post by niz76 on Feb 1, 2015 21:23:36 GMT -5
I've had a crazy busy day but I did manage to snag my next victim this afternoon: A 2010 Peace Sports Biella 49cc 4T for $300. (The title says 'Bash')
I actually had my sights set on a nice Daelim Cordi (DIO Clone??) for $275 ( tampa.craigslist.org/hdo/mcy/4868580212.html ) but the guy was acting real flaky. I called Sat. morning and he said Ok he'd be home all day then when I was on my way he said he left for the day and tomorrow would be better. So I called again this morning and he says not now call him back at 3pm to see if he "might" be home later today and maybe do it Monday now... Nope too much flake going on there so I hit the phones and became a motivated buyer since pickings are real slim right now.
Out of maybe 10 calls, texts, and/or emails I only got a few responses and decided to take my own advice and go for this purty looking Lil' Red Retro- even if it is a Chickadee China 4t. I knock the 4t's but they have been two of my easiest flips. I have high hopes that this is the easiest flip of all!
The seller was really cool and even had a surprise for me when I showed up- he had the scoot running! I wasn't expecting that little bonus as the CL ad said it needed a fuel line and the fuel tank cleaned. He also had another little bonus for me: A scooter cover and a helmet! Yeehaw! I tried the helmet on and it does fit me but it's quite tight. Got me feeling pretty good about this purchase. Gotta love bonuses!
The scoot has a good battery- finally!- and great tires and only 1,455 miles on the odometer. I took it for a little spin and it is a dooooggggg. I'll try to tune it a bit to see if I can "pep it up". Looking to spend $0 preparing this one and hopefully only a day or two until it's ready for resale. I'm thinking a goal of a $550 or so selling price. As you can see from the original receipt, he only paid $700 for it brand new!
I actually had my sights set on a nice Daelim Cordi (DIO Clone??) for $275 ( tampa.craigslist.org/hdo/mcy/4868580212.html ) but the guy was acting real flaky. I called Sat. morning and he said Ok he'd be home all day then when I was on my way he said he left for the day and tomorrow would be better. So I called again this morning and he says not now call him back at 3pm to see if he "might" be home later today and maybe do it Monday now... Nope too much flake going on there so I hit the phones and became a motivated buyer since pickings are real slim right now.
Out of maybe 10 calls, texts, and/or emails I only got a few responses and decided to take my own advice and go for this purty looking Lil' Red Retro- even if it is a Chickadee China 4t. I knock the 4t's but they have been two of my easiest flips. I have high hopes that this is the easiest flip of all!
The seller was really cool and even had a surprise for me when I showed up- he had the scoot running! I wasn't expecting that little bonus as the CL ad said it needed a fuel line and the fuel tank cleaned. He also had another little bonus for me: A scooter cover and a helmet! Yeehaw! I tried the helmet on and it does fit me but it's quite tight. Got me feeling pretty good about this purchase. Gotta love bonuses!
The scoot has a good battery- finally!- and great tires and only 1,455 miles on the odometer. I took it for a little spin and it is a dooooggggg. I'll try to tune it a bit to see if I can "pep it up". Looking to spend $0 preparing this one and hopefully only a day or two until it's ready for resale. I'm thinking a goal of a $550 or so selling price. As you can see from the original receipt, he only paid $700 for it brand new!
