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I doing my first 100 point restoration on a 45 UL . I desperately need a original beehive taillight with the Harley Davidson in raised letters behind the license light .
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I'm adding to my plee for the beehive tail light . I'm 54 years old and have been restoring bikes for thirty years. Like most guys who have been doing this for a while I've given away more stuff than I can name but I've never had a original beehive . I picked the 1945 UL for my first 100 point cause it was the last year of the war . Hardly any chrome or stainless and they only offered one color that model year . I'm listed as a junior member only because I find it more difficult to operate a computer than rebuilding motorcycles. If not for the IPad I probably wouldn't be a member yet this is my first postings so I'm not really sure if I'm following the correct protocol just blurting out what I need . If I'm not someone out there needs to fill me in . I don't have time to read all the old postings to see how everyone else does it . Thanks -
Will this one do?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Knucklehead-...sories&vxp=mtrBe sure to visit;
http://www.vintageamericanmotorcycles.com/main.php
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Chris I've never said this to a guy before but I could almost kiss you on the mouth . I gues I should spend more time on the computer. Can I ask you one more question about eBay . I entered an amount that said max bid. But the number I entered didn't come up a smaller figure did. Does that mean that if someone else bids a little higher the computer will keep increasing my bid until it reaches max amount . Thanks if you ever need something . Ask me first I owe you one and I always pay upComment
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WWhat came up was only one step up from the last amount that was bid: just enuf to exceed the last recorded bid. Now, you have a little in reserve. If someone bids $5 more than what's showing, and your original bid was more than that, your bid will automatically trump his. That's how it works. If you'd bid $1000, it would just step up to overcome each progressive amount bid afterward until your highest bid is reached. You don't waste money,.Originally posted by Sidehacker View PostComment
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eBay 101. NEVER PLACE A BID ANY MORE THAN FIVE SECONDS BEFORE THE END OF THE AUCTION. Any bid you place before that will simply get raised. There are a number of bid sniping programs available. Figure the absolute highest amount you want to pay the enter that amount is your sniping program. Here are some snipe options listed by Google.Originally posted by Sidehacker View Post
https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&....1.Ptbvv8x9NAoBe sure to visit;
http://www.vintageamericanmotorcycles.com/main.php
Be sure to register at the site so you can see large images.
Also be sure to visit http://www.caimag.com/forum/Comment
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Thanks I get most of this but bid sniping is new to me. Also I'm trying to figure this web site out . Our we suppose to help the youngsters out or our we suppose to take advantage of their ignorance . I've seen examples of both. I joined this because I want to be able to discuss things with like minded individuals. So far people have been very helpful . Anyway I am going to take the day the beehive sale is over, off work so I don't make a mistake and lose it . As I get better at this buying and selling I'm sure i won't have to take such drastic measures . But right now just like a kid before Christmas that taillight is all I can think of .Comment
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Just have a figure in your head that is the absolute most amount of money you would be willing to pay for the item. Then go after it..!Comment
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Don't get too wrapped up in it. Those taillights are on there all the time! Good originals are there at least every month if not every couple of weeks! And you would need to strip that chrome anyhow for your bike, why not just wait for a painted one and let someone who needs a chrome on bid on that! And no I don't need one so I'm not trying to trick you!! I've been using eBay since it started and one thing is certain. Everything shows up again.
RobbieRobbie Knight Amca #2736Comment
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Rub if I let this one pass it could be first of a thousand or it could be the last. If I had someone who was more computer savvy helping me I would do as you said but I spend most my time working on bikes . So I'll try to get this one , then if I do, I'll easily get the chrome off cause that's part of what I do for a living, ( without causing any damage to part) I'll return it to stock then I'll look for another one . I've been doing this for thirty-five plus years and don't know why I haven't come across more of them . It just seems that with every person who gets bitten by the restoration bug there's one part that each of them has a hard time getting mine is the beehive. Anyway I know what your saying but with my history in this area I have to try and get all I find. Thanks though. I tell you using these damn computers is way harder than anything I ever did on a motorcycle. All help in this are would be greatly appreciated .Last edited by Sidehacker; 09-18-2012, 12:48 AM.Comment
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Thanks Rooster that's exactly what I'll do except I'll probably spend more than I wantComment
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Ricmoran I know you mean well because that looks like sniper we were talking about, but I'm really computer lame I'm sending all these messages tonight just to help with my computer skills. What do I do with that http number. Sorry mani know you were trying to help but if I don't ask I'll never figure it outComment
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I use www.bidnapper.comBe sure to visit;
http://www.vintageamericanmotorcycles.com/main.php
Be sure to register at the site so you can see large images.
Also be sure to visit http://www.caimag.com/forum/Comment
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I use EZ-Sniper.
Have your kids or grandkids set you up.
All of the sniper programs watch the auction for you, your computer doesn't even have to be turned on, and will bid for you in the last second or two. You don't have to be there, and it only wins the auction by the minimum bid increment. You get an email with the results, win or lose.
I have never lost an item this way---- provided I entered a large enough 'maximum bid' amount...!
But I also understand the struggles with computer usage.... it's like anything else, you get better with practice...!
Good luck on your bidding, hope you score it cheap enough.Comment
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