Penton Owners...a funny bunch

[nwwr100cs]

Penton owners keep "rehashing" how rare and collectible the bikes are but when it comes time to buy one they won't "ante" up to what they have previously told you they were worth.  What's up?  I guess they want you to "give" it away. Any response?

[firstturn]

Yes, I will respond.  Since I don't know your name(you didn't sign your post)you will know mine because I sign all of my posts.
I purchased two Pentons in the last two weeks and spent $4500.00.  Doesn't sound like any give aways to me.  I will give you the benefit of the doubt since I don't know what Penton you were trying to sell, but something is only worth what someone wants to pay.
You can make posts like you did because it is a free country, but please don't get personal when you indicate that Pentons aren't collectable.  And, I will add that I paid $50.00 for a Penton in the last year because guess what........that's what the person was asking for it!

Ron Carbaugh

[OUCWBOY]

Hey Ron,
I think this person is in Central Texas and has a Jackpiner for sale. He has pasted it in Novermber (you responded to his post) then, he posted again in January and again in June. Now here is the 4th posting. Don't know anything about it other than it is in Texas and is in MX trim with fresh tires and new progressive shocks. Cerianis rebuilt. He doesn't say what year it is or how much, but that it has multi position shock mounts and that he is not giving it away.



Donny Smith

[Tennessee Vol]

Hey Ron,
 If this guy decides to give it away,will you pick it up for me I will come and get it.


Bobby Stults

[firstturn]

Bobby,
  As nice a guy as you are I would make sure it got to Tennesse.  Or at least to Muscle Shoals;).

Ron Carbaugh

[nwwr100cs]

quote:Originally posted by firstturn

Yes, I will respond.  Since I don't know your name(you didn't sign your post)you will know mine because I sign all of my posts.
I purchased two Pentons in the last two weeks and spent $4500.00.  Doesn't sound like any give aways to me.  I will give you the benefit of the doubt since I don't know what Penton you were trying to sell, but something is only worth what someone wants to pay.
You can make posts like you did because it is a free country, but please don't get personal when you indicate that Pentons aren't collectable.  And, I will add that I paid $50.00 for a Penton in the last year because guess what........that's what the person was asking for it!

Ron Carbaugh

[Rocket]

nwwr100cs
My suggestion is, put it on Ebay, let the world decide what it is worth.
Rocket

[nwwr100cs]

Ron-I personally didn't mean to offend you...did I mention your name in the post? So don't take it so personal, BTW all I said was Penton owners were a funny bunch, that is my opinion! I have tried to sell a Jackpiner MX on this website 3 times for a reasonable price(I think) and have been haggled with on more occasions than I care to mention.  Maybe I chose the wrong forum but correct me if this is not a forum about Pentons for Pentons.  My "e"-mail address is attached so why must I give you my personal identity-that's my privelege if I chose not to do so. Did I step on your toes?

[Larry Perkins]

I don't want to stir trouble but all in all I have not had the best luck selling bikes on the POG site either.  eBay and word of mouth seem to get the most money for me.  Some POG members are very informed and are not in a hurry to find what they want and newer or non-POG members have tended to ante up more $$ for parts and bikes in my opinion.  Because I have been around POG a long time and know many of you guys I TRUELY mean no offense I just kind of agree to a certain extent with this guy.  Even in real life family and friends are rarely the highest bidders nor do we generally wish them to be.  There are of course exceptions to all generalities.  Now don't everyone get mad at me.

Larry

[firstturn]

nwwr100cs,
OK, here is my take before my Mother makes me go to bed.  I actually called you on the bike when I believe it was on e-bay, or you sent me a picture from the Penton For Sale post.  The Jackpiner (if my memory serves me right) was a basic MX model with a green Six Day enduro tank.  When I called you I think the price was $800.00?? and you or who ever I was talking to told me that two other people were interested and if I wanted to see it the bike was located at a business in New Braunfels(TX).  I passed on the bike, but did tell one or two people about it.  End of that part.
I did however purchase a Jackpiner from a friend in Katy(TX) for $1600.00, but it was original with a full enduro kit from the factory.
  You stated that you were haggled on different occations.  If you post something on this web site anyone can read and respond to your ad.  We could close up our site so only Penton Owner Group members had access, but choose to operate under a free society menu.  To call us "Funny Bunch" is I think disrespectful and as stated on a previous post please put your bike on ebay and let the market determine the price.  And that is my privilege to say what I have just said.
  Finally, I would be happy to come by and look at your bike in good faith and tell you or any person interested in purchasing your bike my thoughts.  I am not an expert, but feel since you have been unsuccessful at selling the bike another opinion can't hurt.
Respectfully,


Ron Carbaugh

[Blue_Dog]

firstturn:[8D]

I'm back and you know this is the bike I've been looking for and I want to pay a large finders fee. How bout 10% [}:)].
You have my phone #.

"I did however purchase a Jackpiner from a friend in Katy(TX) for $1600.00, but it was original with a full enduro kit from the factory"

nwwr11cs needs no reply as he knows what his Jack is worth, it may be in his own mind but he knows. [8]

Is this the dude you gave me the Ph# in what you thought at the time
was west Tx. I did call and the rest is history.[)]

B_D

[maicobuddy]

I looked back..all the way to November and looked at all three of the guys post..and theres no mention of price..why not? I always try and put a price even if it's to high, at least then you don't have for the most part people calling or emailing you with crazy offers..by the way how much do you want it & do you have any pics?
you may want to try eBay I've bought & sold quite a bit there for more than I thought I'd get..but coming on a forum and calling names surely won't help you sell it there..just my thoughts..maicobuddy[8D]

[Blue_Dog]

US $3,501.51

1973  Other KTM : PENTON KTM 175

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2484980817&rd=1&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWA%3AIT

This is what they are worth!!!!!

B_D

[ktm96duke]

quote:Originally posted by nwwr100cs

Penton owners keep "rehashing" how rare and collectible the bikes are but when it comes time to buy one they won't "ante" up to what they have previously told you they were worth.  What's up?  I guess they want you to "give" it away. Any response?

[ktm96duke]

i'll give you $50 for whatever bike it is and you pay the shipping to pennsylvania-sounds like a fair deal to me...........