Burley Rumba

[stokell]

Some members might already know that I have been looking around for a used tandem for a while. I've found a used Burley Rumba that might fit our needs. Any thoughts on this bike? We were planning on using it for light Credit Card touring.

[zonatandem]

That Rumba will work just great! If it fits and the price is right . . . do it!

[2372ighost]

It'sthe tandem I bought used to start out, and I have no complaints.

[stokell]

All good stuff. Thank you.

Now, here is the hard part. This is an S&S model and the asking price is pretty much the new selling price at $2900.

How do I get the seller to realize that they won't be getting the MSRP?

[2372ighost]

No way, keep looking, I got mine last Nov. a 97 for $700 without the couplers.
look here,
1999 Burley Duet, Medium frame (22x19), deep red color. Shimano 105/XT componentry. 24 speeds, 48-spoke rims laced to Shimano hubs. Bike is like new condition with very low miles. Asking $1400 OBO + shipping. Bike is located in Chattanooga, TN. Contact Arun Puri for more information or call (423)-267-9299. This is a customer's bike, not Tandems, Ltd. Also selling a Yakima Tandem II Roof Carrier, $200 + shipping. Contact Arun Puri for more info

[2372ighost]

look here or ebay

http://www.bkspeck.com/tca/classified.cfm

[RogerD]

I've had great success with craigslist, where we got our 2000 Duet in excellent condition for $900.http://portland.craigslist.org/about/cities.html

[TandemGeek]

Now, here is the hard part. This is an S&S model and the asking price is pretty much the new selling price at $2900. How do I get the seller to realize that they won't be getting the MSRP?

You make a reasonable non-negotiable or negotiable offer, put an expiration date on it, and see what happens. The seller can say no thanks, my price is firm, sold, or lets negotiate.

More on establishing fair market values and buying used tandems here:
http://www.thetandemlink.com/usedhome.html