SouthportFLRT
60+ Posts
Three weeks ago I thought I had purchased a 2018 Tri Glide Ultra on eBay. Price on the auction began at $22,800 with the seller explaining his medical issues as the reason for the sale. Being a retired pharmacist, having had over the many years (42+) of patients that had experienced the same medical condition. therfore the reason for selling seemed reasonable..I raised my bid to $26,000. Well guess what...yep eBay said I won. How I wish. The listing stated that the trike was still covered by a H-D ESP warranty. Before placing my final bid I called our local H-D Dealer that confirmed...yep, coverage exists until 08/20/25.
Sadly after sending a Wire Transfer I was informed that some "unauthorized third party" had accessed the Seller's account. Thankfully eBay does have Vehicle Purchase Protection. Auction Insurance will issue a refund check once they are totally satisfied. Whew...thankfully. So now I am in the process of purchasing a 2019 Freewheeler from a dealer in Wisconsin. The few dealers around here want the Moon and the Stars for anything on 2 or 3 wheels. C'mon...$31,995 for a used 2019!! Beware of the dealers in Myrtle Beach. Paying $24,500 for my Vivid Black 2019 with 1400 miles on it.
But the story doesn't end there. While waiting for HaulBikes to honk their horn alerting me my Freewheeler is here, I snooped around eBay again. Yep...different VIN...similar ESP warranty...this time good until 2026. Tri Glide for sale on eBay from Yakima, WA. Calling our local dealer again...yep ESP is indeed valid. BUT..the history indicates the trike is in Texas. Called Paris H-D in Paris TX. Service Manager very familiar with that particular trike. Owner lives in Dekalb TX. And he was going to call the owner and inform him that his trike is listed on eBay.
After the 1st debacle I called H-D ESP HQ. They are keeping notes and records of my conversation and information. The first trike is owned by a guy in Missouri not Illinois confirmed by H-D. When I called H-D ESP HQ about the 2nd trike...seems my information is getting kicked up to more Senior Management. Someone, somehow is able to access the ESP information and create with that information postings on eBay. And yes..if it seems to good to be true...might be a scam.
Sadly after sending a Wire Transfer I was informed that some "unauthorized third party" had accessed the Seller's account. Thankfully eBay does have Vehicle Purchase Protection. Auction Insurance will issue a refund check once they are totally satisfied. Whew...thankfully. So now I am in the process of purchasing a 2019 Freewheeler from a dealer in Wisconsin. The few dealers around here want the Moon and the Stars for anything on 2 or 3 wheels. C'mon...$31,995 for a used 2019!! Beware of the dealers in Myrtle Beach. Paying $24,500 for my Vivid Black 2019 with 1400 miles on it.
But the story doesn't end there. While waiting for HaulBikes to honk their horn alerting me my Freewheeler is here, I snooped around eBay again. Yep...different VIN...similar ESP warranty...this time good until 2026. Tri Glide for sale on eBay from Yakima, WA. Calling our local dealer again...yep ESP is indeed valid. BUT..the history indicates the trike is in Texas. Called Paris H-D in Paris TX. Service Manager very familiar with that particular trike. Owner lives in Dekalb TX. And he was going to call the owner and inform him that his trike is listed on eBay.
After the 1st debacle I called H-D ESP HQ. They are keeping notes and records of my conversation and information. The first trike is owned by a guy in Missouri not Illinois confirmed by H-D. When I called H-D ESP HQ about the 2nd trike...seems my information is getting kicked up to more Senior Management. Someone, somehow is able to access the ESP information and create with that information postings on eBay. And yes..if it seems to good to be true...might be a scam.
