Any idea on how/where to sell your run flats in your area

ska///235i · 02-08-2006, 11:02 PM

I hate these run flat tires and planning to sell them...how/where can I sell them locally? Will any place take trade-in for my 159 style rims + the run flats?

Matt_UKTX · 02-08-2006, 11:07 PM

My BMW dealer offered me $600 for them as a trade in.
If that sounds good, give Mike Williams a call at BMW of Houston North. I'm sure he can deal with you over the phone if you're not in this area. www.bmwofhoustonnorth.com

The alternative would be to try eBay. I bet you could get more there. Also list them in the For Sale forum.

ska///235i · 02-08-2006, 11:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Matt_330i

My BMW dealer offered me $600 for them as a trade in.
If that sounds good, give Mike Williams a call at BMW of Houston North. I'm sure he can deal with you over the phone if you're not in this area. www.bmwofhoustonnorth.com

The alternative would be to try eBay. I bet you could get more there. Also list them in the For Sale forum.

Thanks for the info, but I have never sold an item in that size before...how do I ship 4 tires if I sell it online (sorry for the dumb question

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Matt_UKTX · 02-08-2006, 11:28 PM

Just sign up on eBay, weigh the wheels and tires you are selling, and plug this info into eBay when you list the item. It will calculate the shipping for all your sellers. When the item sells it will automatically add the shipping cost to the winning bid. You then pack your wheels/tires, take them to UPS and ship them. Done... Don't forget to add a handling/packing fee when prompted - this will cover the cost of boxes, packing materials, etc. All of this is available at UPS or Fedex.

You can have a reserve (or not). I would list for seven days and see how much interest you get.

I would make the reserve low to get interest - maybe $500. If it isn't looking good 5 mins before the end of the auction you can pull your item. Also, MOST of the action happens in the last hour, so don't be worried if you dont have any bids at all for the first few days.

TYW · 02-09-2006, 12:47 AM

Any idea what you might be asking for your 159's w/RFT's?

How many miles on the tires and what's the condition of the rims?

I might be interested.

Thanks...

longtran · 02-09-2006, 12:50 AM

put for sell in the market place. hopefully someone in your area want the. then you dont have to worry about shipping.

ska///235i · 02-09-2006, 10:47 PM

is new...I only did 900 miles as of today 2/9/06

TYW · 02-09-2006, 10:51 PM

SKA:

What are you looking to get for them? I might be interested. I have new 162's, but no tires... yet.

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Matt_UKTX Second Lieutenant 26 Rep 297 Posts Drives: 2012 X5 35d Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Houston, TX iTrader: (0)	My BMW dealer offered me $600 for them as a trade in. If that sounds good, give Mike Williams a call at BMW of Houston North. I'm sure he can deal with you over the phone if you're not in this area. www.bmwofhoustonnorth.com The alternative would be to try eBay. I bet you could get more there. Also list them in the For Sale forum.
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Matt_UKTX Second Lieutenant 26 Rep 297 Posts Drives: 2012 X5 35d Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Houston, TX iTrader: (0)	Just sign up on eBay, weigh the wheels and tires you are selling, and plug this info into eBay when you list the item. It will calculate the shipping for all your sellers. When the item sells it will automatically add the shipping cost to the winning bid. You then pack your wheels/tires, take them to UPS and ship them. Done... Don't forget to add a handling/packing fee when prompted - this will cover the cost of boxes, packing materials, etc. All of this is available at UPS or Fedex. You can have a reserve (or not). I would list for seven days and see how much interest you get. I would make the reserve low to get interest - maybe $500. If it isn't looking good 5 mins before the end of the auction you can pull your item. Also, MOST of the action happens in the last hour, so don't be worried if you dont have any bids at all for the first few days.
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TYW Lieutenant 17 Rep 454 Posts Drives: - 335i Coupe - Monaco / Saddle Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: New Jersey iTrader: (1)	SKA: What are you looking to get for them? I might be interested. I have new 162's, but no tires... yet.
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