1) WHY THE MOTOSCOOT AUCTION SYSTEM AROSE?
Who else than we? The time came up to this step…..experience, exchange rate USD, JPY; U.S.A. and Japanese are the biggest motorbike markets in the world that dictates the requirements to producers of motorbikes. And everything on the only czech web site.
Motoscoot with long tradition gained experience with motorbike import and organised few motorbike auctions in Prague and Strahov. After 15 years of successful cooperation with our Japanese and U.S.A. partners, Motoscoot obtained the access to U.S.A. and Japanese auctions without being in Tokio or Los Angeles. Deduction of VAT 19% possible for all motorbikes.
There are many motorbikes available straight away in store in Opava, usually purchased at these auctions. We sell about 2000 motorbikes a year.
We can offer to our customers the opportunity to purchase any motorbike without long, expensive and demanding journey. Every motorbike is provided by independent and objective description. Over 10.000 motorbikes every week at auction only in Japan.
2) ADVANTAGES OF MOTORBIKE PURCHASE AT AUCTION IN JAPAN, U.S.A. AND CZECH e-SALE
- objective technical data and condition
- many photos focused on technical condition of motorbike
- guarantee from american and japanese party
- customer states the maximum possible price by himself with deduction of 19 % VAT
- independent evaluation of motobike condition
- absolutely the biggest offer of motorbike not only in Europe
- exchange rate USD c. 20CZK and c.18 CZK = 100 JPY
3) IS THIS AUCTION SIMILAR TO E-BAY IN GERMANY ?
Yes, there are many similarities, but generaly you do not purchase items from natural person, but from companies. It can happen that you won a motorbike at auction, nevertheless you are not able to get/buy motorbike etc. At Motoscoot auction system this could never happen. The seller is company with long tradition and company who cares about its customers and their opinion.
4) WHAT ABOUT THE DELIVERY OF WON ITEMS ?
Please see the Terms and conditions on this web site. To sum it up, the delivery time from Japanese and U.S.A. is approximately 2 months, in accordance to the amount of purchased motorbikes etc. At Czech e-Sale you can purchase motorbikes that are in store already or motorbikes offered by natural persons. It is possible to deliver motorbikes from Czech e-Sale immediately or in few days time.
5) WHAT ABOUT THE PAYMENT?
For Japanese and U.S.A. auction it is essential to arrange advance money - 30 per cent of the starting price BEFORE THE AUCTION BEGINS. Remaining money shall be transfer in 48 hours after the auction is over and motorbike is won. At Czech e-Sale there is no advance money to be transfer. You pay when the motorbike is delivered or when you come to collect your new motorbike at store in Opava. In case that purchaser was not able to pick up motorbike in 5 days or contact Motoscoot in 5 days, purchaser/user shall be withdraw from the access to this web auction and put on Black list for his/her failure to comply with Terms and conditions of Motoscoot auction system
6) IS THERE ANY WARRANTY?
It is obvious that the only warranty for motorbikes from U.S.A. or Japan can be related to the condition of motorbike and provided photos and description. However, there is huge advantage that all motorbikes are checked by independent experts and mechanics who have no relation to the auction itself or to the sellers. Motoscoot gives warranty to disparity between described condition, provided photos and real condition of motorbike. Other warranty is not given or provided. Motoscoot is only the mediator who arrange the sale and purchase. Motorbikes purchased at Czech e-Sale are under 2 years warranty [new motorbikes] and 6 months [used motorbikes] in accordance to Czech legislation.
7) IS THERE ANY REASON WHY NATURAL PERSON CAN NOT PURCHASE MOTORBIKE AT JAPANESE AUCTION BY HIMSELF?
Yes, there is one condition – only company or person with Trade Permit Certificate for Motor-vehicle trade is allowed to purchase motorbikes at Japanese auction. Even Japanese can not purchase motorbike at this auction without Trade Permit Certificate for trade with motor-vehicles. Motoscoot meets all the requirements for Trade at Japanese auction and is able to arrange the purchase for you. Please, contact us with any request connected to motorbikes from Japanese auction at our store in Prague or Opava.
8) CAN SOMEONE REPAIR DAMAGED OR CRASHED MOTORBIKE I BOUGHT AT AUCTION?
Absolutely. Motoscoot provides all services and can help you with repair or rebuilding your motorbike – just ask. Our mechanics are skilled and during 15years gained great experience with most of motorbikes, including the developement of Jawa New Pioneer, Jawa 125, Duck, airbrush etc. See www.motoscoot.cz. For any enquiry, please contact us at store in Prague or Opava.
9) REGISTRATION OF VEHICLE IN CZECH REP.?
It is essential to mention that registration process of all motorbikes comply with Czech and EU law and legislation. We can arrange fair copy of Certificate of roadworthiness [„tech. papers“] with the purchaser as first owner of the motobike. Second option is that purchaser can arrange everything on his own. Deduction of 19% VAT is possible for all motorbikes [registered person and company who pays taxes and VAT]
10) CONCLUSION
See, there are many reasons why moto auction system arose. For those who’d like to buy motorbike for better price [set by supply and demand] Motoscoot auction system is here, moreover in English version for international customers www.auctionmoto.eu.
Ing. Pavel Brída
Owner of Motoscoot join stock company