What did you pay for your Gio Beast?

Jim · 03-30-2009, 08:25 PM

I'll put a poll up, please only vote if you actually bought a beast, not how much you would buy one for if you haven't but what you have actually bought one for.

I'm just curious to see, because it is hard to really get a clear picture with the auctions... All Star Salez has been selling them on ebay, but they've been charging a flat rate shipping, now, they are on the gio website with their own auctions, and actual shipping costs, it looks like there might be some good deals, but I was just curious what these usually wind up going for...

suprf1y · 03-30-2009, 08:45 PM

FYI,
We bought 2, on ebay.
My son paid a little more than he wanted for his. For mine, I waited for the right price.
If you are considering an ebay purchase, I paid USD$227 for mine.,
In the end, with shipping, insurance, and GST, it cost me CDN$750.
My sons was USD$330, and by the time he got it, it was almsot CDN$900.
Looking on the website, it looks like they are about $1000, and shipping was estimated at $130 to Ontario. Those prices in CDN.
We're quite happy with them.

Jim · 03-30-2009, 09:08 PM

Good to hear

Yeah I see they recently added Gio Auctions, their own auction system to their website, so we'll see how those auctions go... I am really close to where they are shipping from, so I didn't want to pay the flat rate shipping they had listed on their ebay auctions... Their gio auctions however, quote me approx $70 Canadian for shipping

Still though, I don't have the money or really anywhere to keep it, but if the right deal comes up... Well.. You know... 8O

My only concern with them running their own auctions is you lose the peace of mind that comes with ebay. Not that I am saying this is going on or anything, but ebay for example investigates shill bidding among other things, I can't say how in depth stuff like that would be monitored on the other one.

KentuckyDonkey · 03-30-2009, 11:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Jim

Good to hear

My only concern with them running their own auctions is you lose the peace of mind that comes with ebay. Not that I am saying this is going on or anything, but ebay for example investigates shill bidding among other things, I can't say how in depth stuff like that would be monitored on the other one.

Former professional Ebayer here. Believe me, shill bidding has never been easier on Ebay, with the hidden bidder IDs. (I never engaged in it- just know a lot about Ebay)- and the only time anyone gets caught at it, is if they bid from the same computer they use for listing. Ebay has turned into a slum (that's why I no longer buy or sell there)- They hassle the innocent and empower scammers with their new policies- and it's hard to get a good deal there now-a-days, as the fees are so high, and scams so common, sellers have to juack the prices. (You'll notice Vbike, for example, sells their bikes there for $100 over what you can get them for directly on the phone from Vbike for).

Sorry to be off topuc- but just wanted to let people know that Ebay is not what it used to be.

Jim · 03-31-2009, 02:09 AM

Thanks for the info... I had a feeling it wasn't great, because I am pretty certain I had that situation happen, and I reported it to them, they said they'd look into it, but nothing happened... The item was relisted and I bought it for the original uninflated price the second time round.

suprf1y · 03-31-2009, 10:20 AM

Well, considering I bought mine for $750 shipped clear across the country, I have no complaints.
Ebay has gone through an evolution, for sure, but if you know what you're doing, its still OK.
I noticed what I thought was shill bidding a few years ago.
I complained, and the auction was pulled within a few hours. What has ruined ebay for me is US post shipping rates. Most times its too expensive to ship from the US, making the item not worth it.

Jim · 03-31-2009, 08:49 PM

I agree on that, I am lucky enough to live within driving range of the border, and can have items shipped down there, and pick them up myself... Customs doesn't usually charge tax if you're under $100..

VinceDrake · 03-31-2009, 11:37 PM

For what it's worth, I've bought a bunch of parts and accessories through GioBike's auctions, and listings over the course of the last month, and have had no problems.

Although, since I bought my Beast off eBay last year, I've noticed they've stopped ending their auctions at 3:00 am... Bummer that.

--Vince

Jim · 04-01-2009, 09:05 PM

Yeah they seem to end at 9pm now I think.

NEOPLAZMA · 04-02-2009, 04:14 AM

the first one i bought at a yard sale...he wanted $1300, i offered 11 and he took it. at the time i didnt know what it was....all it said on the engine was GIO, so i searched web and found the giovanni site.....

a few weeks later i was bidding on one for my son, with taxes and shipping it came to roughly $1100....

there was one in our local paper a few weeks back a 2008 blue gio beast never riden, for $800 OBO....me and my son were gonna both get it but i lost the add......grr

NEO

TurboT · 05-07-2009, 03:16 AM

Was the original question about the 200cc Beast, as they now have a 110cc "mini beast' which I have just ordered and waiting for arrival.

I don't want to weigh in on the poll with the wrong product!

I have to admit, I think his their new site is brilliant. Web development is the sector I work in and I think he's done a fantastic job there. I would agree I am concerned about what you're calling shill bidding, which I assume is seller pumped pricing by ghost buyers however I have seen some auctions end at what seems like very low prices on the average. (wasn't bidding at the time!! DUH)

Jim · 07-18-2010, 02:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Jim

Their gio auctions however, quote me approx $70 Canadian for shipping

Yikes, I almost bid on one, but the shipping quote is now over $240... Considering I'm no further then 45 mins away I don't want to blow that much on shipping, I guess I'll just watch craigslist.

Cal25 · 07-18-2010, 04:15 PM

Could you just pick it up? I drove 4 hrs to pic my bike up. Was able to make a last minute change of mind on the color after looking at each. Tim at Vbike was able to verify all the fasteners were there as well. That was handy as it was missing the clamp bolts for the handle bars.

Jim · 07-18-2010, 04:37 PM

Nah, Gio's location is top secret I think, local pickup is not allowed. If they did allow it, I would have bought an atv from them at least a couple of years ago.

TurboT · 07-18-2010, 05:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Jim

Nah, Gio's location is top secret I think, local pickup is not allowed. If they did allow it, I would have bought an atv from them at least a couple of years ago.

He sure doesn't like that local pick up thing.. also very expensive now to ship.. has to be making up some of the profit in the shipping number.

View Poll Results: How much did YOU Pay for YOUR gio beast atv? (Canadian Funds including shipping)
< $200	2	12.50%
$200 - $300	0	0%
$300 - $400	0	0%
$400 - $500	1	6.25%
$500 - $600	4	25.00%
$600 - $700	1	6.25%
$700 - $800	4	25.00%
$900 - $1000	4	25.00%
$1000 - $1200	0	0%
> $1200	0	0%
Voters: 16. You may not vote on this poll

03-30-2009, 08:25 PM	#1
Jim Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Abbotsford, BC, Canada Posts: 4,880	What did you pay for your Gio Beast? I'll put a poll up, please only vote if you actually bought a beast, not how much you would buy one for if you haven't but what you have actually bought one for. I'm just curious to see, because it is hard to really get a clear picture with the auctions... All Star Salez has been selling them on ebay, but they've been charging a flat rate shipping, now, they are on the gio website with their own auctions, and actual shipping costs, it looks like there might be some good deals, but I was just curious what these usually wind up going for... __________________ "Be excellent to each other" "We are all human. Let's start to prove it!"
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03-30-2009, 09:08 PM	#3
Jim Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Abbotsford, BC, Canada Posts: 4,880	Good to hear Yeah I see they recently added Gio Auctions, their own auction system to their website, so we'll see how those auctions go... I am really close to where they are shipping from, so I didn't want to pay the flat rate shipping they had listed on their ebay auctions... Their gio auctions however, quote me approx $70 Canadian for shipping Still though, I don't have the money or really anywhere to keep it, but if the right deal comes up... Well.. You know... 8O My only concern with them running their own auctions is you lose the peace of mind that comes with ebay. Not that I am saying this is going on or anything, but ebay for example investigates shill bidding among other things, I can't say how in depth stuff like that would be monitored on the other one. __________________ "Be excellent to each other" "We are all human. Let's start to prove it!"
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03-31-2009, 02:09 AM	#5
Jim Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Abbotsford, BC, Canada Posts: 4,880	Thanks for the info... I had a feeling it wasn't great, because I am pretty certain I had that situation happen, and I reported it to them, they said they'd look into it, but nothing happened... The item was relisted and I bought it for the original uninflated price the second time round. __________________ "Be excellent to each other" "We are all human. Let's start to prove it!"
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03-31-2009, 08:49 PM	#7
Jim Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Abbotsford, BC, Canada Posts: 4,880	I agree on that, I am lucky enough to live within driving range of the border, and can have items shipped down there, and pick them up myself... Customs doesn't usually charge tax if you're under $100.. __________________ "Be excellent to each other" "We are all human. Let's start to prove it!"
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03-30-2009, 08:45 PM	#2
suprf1y Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: SW Ontario Posts: 408	FYI, We bought 2, on ebay. My son paid a little more than he wanted for his. For mine, I waited for the right price. If you are considering an ebay purchase, I paid USD$227 for mine., In the end, with shipping, insurance, and GST, it cost me CDN$750. My sons was USD$330, and by the time he got it, it was almsot CDN$900. Looking on the website, it looks like they are about $1000, and shipping was estimated at $130 to Ontario. Those prices in CDN. We're quite happy with them.
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03-31-2009, 10:20 AM	#6
suprf1y Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: SW Ontario Posts: 408	Well, considering I bought mine for $750 shipped clear across the country, I have no complaints. Ebay has gone through an evolution, for sure, but if you know what you're doing, its still OK. I noticed what I thought was shill bidding a few years ago. I complained, and the auction was pulled within a few hours. What has ruined ebay for me is US post shipping rates. Most times its too expensive to ship from the US, making the item not worth it.
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03-31-2009, 11:37 PM	#8
VinceDrake Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Southern Saskatchewan Posts: 491	For what it's worth, I've bought a bunch of parts and accessories through GioBike's auctions, and listings over the course of the last month, and have had no problems. Although, since I bought my Beast off eBay last year, I've noticed they've stopped ending their auctions at 3:00 am... Bummer that. --Vince __________________ "Sometimes it is better to say nothing, and let people think you're an idiot, than to open your mouth and prove it."
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04-01-2009, 09:05 PM	#9
Jim Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Abbotsford, BC, Canada Posts: 4,880	Yeah they seem to end at 9pm now I think. __________________ "Be excellent to each other" "We are all human. Let's start to prove it!"
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04-02-2009, 04:14 AM	#10
NEOPLAZMA Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: okanagan valley B.C Posts: 32	the first one i bought at a yard sale...he wanted $1300, i offered 11 and he took it. at the time i didnt know what it was....all it said on the engine was GIO, so i searched web and found the giovanni site..... a few weeks later i was bidding on one for my son, with taxes and shipping it came to roughly $1100.... there was one in our local paper a few weeks back a 2008 blue gio beast never riden, for $800 OBO....me and my son were gonna both get it but i lost the add......grr NEO __________________ THE QUAD GIVES YOU THE ILLUSION OF CONTROL, BUT ACTUALLY, IT WANTS TO KILL YOU.
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05-07-2009, 03:16 AM	#11
TurboT Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Surrey, B.C., Canada Posts: 2,185	Was the original question about the 200cc Beast, as they now have a 110cc "mini beast' which I have just ordered and waiting for arrival. I don't want to weigh in on the poll with the wrong product! I have to admit, I think his their new site is brilliant. Web development is the sector I work in and I think he's done a fantastic job there. I would agree I am concerned about what you're calling shill bidding, which I assume is seller pumped pricing by ghost buyers however I have seen some auctions end at what seems like very low prices on the average. (wasn't bidding at the time!! DUH)
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07-18-2010, 04:15 PM	#13
Cal25 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Terrell and Grapevine Tx. Posts: 1,585	Could you just pick it up? I drove 4 hrs to pic my bike up. Was able to make a last minute change of mind on the color after looking at each. Tim at Vbike was able to verify all the fasteners were there as well. That was handy as it was missing the clamp bolts for the handle bars.
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07-18-2010, 04:37 PM	#14
Jim Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Abbotsford, BC, Canada Posts: 4,880	Nah, Gio's location is top secret I think, local pickup is not allowed. If they did allow it, I would have bought an atv from them at least a couple of years ago. __________________ "Be excellent to each other" "We are all human. Let's start to prove it!"
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