ATV auctions are healthy markets on eBay. All terrain vehicles have
changed
in the last few years (naturally) and the major change has been from
one person ATVs to two person models.
The best selling atvs on eBay are:
* Bombardier
* Arctic Cat
* Kawasaki
* Polaris
* Yamaha
* Honda
* Suzuki
Demand is especially strong in the warm weather months, although snow
mobiles are moderately
If you're going to ride all terrain vehicles, check out the U.S.
Consumer Product Safety Commission's free safety report, #450:
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/pubs/atvpubs.html
If you're an ATV seller on eBay, you will be doing your buyers a
service to refer to the publication above, and also to recommend the
following protective gear should be worn every time your buyer rides an
ATV:
Helmet — Select a helmet that bears the label of either the Department
of Transportation, the American National Standards Institute or the
Snell Memorial Foundation. The helmet should fit snugly and be securely
fastened. Full-face helmets protect your face as well as your head.
Open-face types are lighter and cooler, but should be used with a chin
guard that will offer chin and mouth protection.
Eye protection — Eye protection is a must. If an object such as a rock,
branch or even a bug hits you in the face, it will distract you and may
cause blindness if it hits you in the eyes.
Regular sunglasses do not provide adequate protection. The helmet's
face shield or a pair of riding goggles will protect your eyes
properly. Select well-ventilated goggles that can be securely fastened
and are free from scratches.
Gloves — Gloves provide protection from abrasions and help to keep your
hands from getting sore, tired or cold. Off-road style motorcycle
gloves provide a good combination of protection and comfort.
Boots — Riders should wear boots that lace up at least above the ankle
for ankle support, with low heels to help prevent the boot from
slipping off the footrests.
Shirt and pants — A long-sleeved shirt and long pants should be worn to
reduce abrasions on the body.
Selling ATVs is a lucrative market on eBay -and for added profit, why
not sell the safety equipment above? It will add to your bank account
and protect your buyers.
About the Author
Sydney Johnston, the Auction Queen, was one of the
original sellers on eBay and has been selling on eBay since the winter
of 1996. She is the originator and teacher of the famous Auction Genius
Course, a powerful 16 hour multi media seminar on the Internet that
teaches her students how
to sell on ebay.
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