Topic: Tires on Kijiji and Marketplace

[blur911]

I've been trying to buy a set of used tires for the Subaru, noticed one front was getting down, put it on the back, but want better tires.

So I've been looking on Kijiji and marketplace, so far, Kijiji person hasn't responded about a set of Dunlops, but I've gone to see a few sets off marketplace and got people to take pictures of the date codes when they were too far.
Be very wary, the latest one is advertised as "New tires, round and perfect", forgot to mention that they are 14 years old!     At least the previous guy didn't actually know his tires were in their teens and said he was taking them to the dump when he found out, this guy doubled down.

Couple of days ago saw a set of "practically new, used one year" tires.  Two were at the wear bars and they were 7 years old, guy relisted them $100 cheaper when I left.

There is crap out there, be very wary.

[bridgecity]

Ya, a person has to be careful. Most people have no idea about date codes and often tires are advertised as near new when they are 10 years old, but have lots of tread.

[draghon]

Kijiji/Marketplace is always buyer beware, no matter what you are looking for. Both platforms full of clueless buyers and sellers. However, its still a good place for scooping up bargains if you care to weed through the garbage. Also a good way to de-clutter.

[PJungnitsch]

Remember selling tires on Kijiji, not a real fun time either

2 studded tires, good shape $50.00

-can't pay you now, how about in 6 months when I get my truck running?
-can you deliver? (far side of the city)

[WP v3.32]

Remember selling tires on Kijiji, not a real fun time either

2 studded tires, good shape $50.00

-can't pay you now, how about in 6 months when I get my truck running?
-can you deliver? (far side of the city)

LOL

Sold a motocycle on kijiji.  a DRZ400.

- I can't pay now,  Can i give you $200.00 now and take it and ill give you  $200 a month until it's paid...

- How about no.

[draghon]

Lol at people offering monthly payments...  MAYBE (stressing the maybe) acceptable for close family or friends, but then it wouldn't be on Kijiji in the first place. 

[ktm525]

Remember selling tires on Kijiji, not a real fun time either

2 studded tires, good shape $50.00

-can't pay you now, how about in 6 months when I get my truck running?
-can you deliver? (far side of the city)

LOL

Sold a motocycle on kijiji.  a DRZ400.

- I can't pay now,  Can i give you $200.00 now and take it and ill give you  $200 a month until it's paid...

- How about no.

Yeah this is very common. Also never sell bikes from your residence as potential buyers look, case the place and Boom! everything stolen a few days later..  It has happened more than once.

[WP v3.32]

Remember selling tires on Kijiji, not a real fun time either

2 studded tires, good shape $50.00

-can't pay you now, how about in 6 months when I get my truck running?
-can you deliver? (far side of the city)

LOL

Sold a motocycle on kijiji.  a DRZ400.

- I can't pay now,  Can i give you $200.00 now and take it and ill give you  $200 a month until it's paid...

- How about no.

Yeah this is very common. Also never sell bikes from your residence as potential buyers look, case the place and Boom! everything stolen a few days later..  It has happened more than once.

KIjiji now have a user reviews which helps a bit.  If someone if using their full name on the app with an account over 10 years old and a fair amount of review it helps.   I recently bought a treadmill based on that.    people selling used cars usually their account had bad reviews (business), same on market place but i use that one rarely.

[marcus_go]

Whenever I have sold tires on the classifieds I always posted the DOT code and tread depth. Helps to sell them and gives buyer confidence in what they are buying. But I think a lot of consumers simply are not informed.

[blur911]

Someone is trying to sell this   

[ktm525]

playground tire lol

[bridgecity]

Whadya mean?  There's some sipes left. 

[Fobroader]

Its usually the same crowd on Kijiji that I deal with, the "I pay cash, today, here is an offer of 15-20% of your asking price" types, that are just insufferable. I was looking at a set of tires and rims for the Jeep. These jackwagons had listed the rims as off a JK and that the tires had almost 90% tread. Get there and no, the rims are off of a TJ and they took a picture of the unused spare, the other tires were ready for tire swing duty. Luckily he was only a few minutes out of the way home, he got all offended when he thought I was calling him a liar, I made sure he got the point that I was calling him a liar. He swore at me in whatever language and called his son outside, his 12 year old son. I laughed, got in my car and drove away. I hate kijiji, facebook marketplace and all of that.....

[HeliDriver]

I haven’t sold a bunch on kijiji, but haven’t had any bad experiences so far. Guess I’m just lucky. I also price stuff to sell, as I usually just want to get rid of it. Think I only bought stuff once. That was used rims for the Yukon, and that went painlessly as well.

It’s nice living an hour outside the city though. Had more than one person call and say they’re on their way to come get whatever I’m selling, then when they get here they try to negotiate the price.

Uh, you just spent an hour of your time to get here, and fifteen bucks in gas. The price is the price. You’re really going to turn around now and drive home empty handed? 

[ktm525]

I haven’t sold a bunch on kijiji, but haven’t had any bad experiences so far. Guess I’m just lucky. I also price stuff to sell, as I usually just want to get rid of it. Think I only bought stuff once. That was used rims for the Yukon, and that went painlessly as well.

It’s nice living an hour outside the city though. Had more than one person call and say they’re on their way to come get whatever I’m selling, then when they get here they try to negotiate the price.

Uh, you just spent an hour of your time to get here, and fifteen bucks in gas. The price is the price. You’re really going to turn around now and drive home empty handed? 

Yeah I think your location minimizes the idiots.

[blur911]

I haven’t sold a bunch on kijiji, but haven’t had any bad experiences so far. Guess I’m just lucky. I also price stuff to sell, as I usually just want to get rid of it. Think I only bought stuff once. That was used rims for the Yukon, and that went painlessly as well.

It’s nice living an hour outside the city though. Had more than one person call and say they’re on their way to come get whatever I’m selling, then when they get here they try to negotiate the price.

Uh, you just spent an hour of your time to get here, and fifteen bucks in gas. The price is the price. You’re really going to turn around now and drive home empty handed? 

I always expect a reasonable amount of barter, like if you're asking $300, I'll offer $250, and expect the same if selling.   Don't care too much either way if they say take it or leave it, I almost always take it if it's as I expected it to be.

[2JDM]

I sold 12 year old summer Kumho tires last year for $80 (asking $125), full disclosure in the ad. They had almost new tread, no cracks, but just old. Some used car dealer guy came by and bought 'em after a few days of posting.

[HeliDriver]

Oh, remember once I drove to Calgary to buy a dirt bike. Kijiji ad said $6,300 obo, so I went to the bank and got $6,000 cash.

Bike was great, guy seemed ok, so I offered him the $6k. He had a fit! “I’m sick of low ballers! This thing is worth $7k! The accessories alone are worth $2k! It’s $6,300, firm! No way I’m letting it go for $6k! You may as well just turn around and go home!”

What the hell?  Since when does obo mean firm? Or does $6,300 obo mean I was supposed to offer $6,295?   

Anyway, guy calmed down and we worked it out. Apparently the original ad was $7,000 obo, then he dropped the price but forgot to remove the obo. I went to the bank again and got another $300. 

[blur911]

Frak it, ordered this.  I also have a GT retiree coupon that should give me a $200 rebate.   No brainer. 

Goodyear - Eagle Ultra Grip GW-2 - 225/60R16 97V BCS

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[rrocket]

Nice!