I emailed these guys about the 848 they have on fleabay, asked about trading my 1098 for it because I really want to race an 848 next year. My 1098 has 800 miles and a few aftermarket goodies on it, their 848 is a demo with 950 miles and is bone stock.

NADA and Blue Book put the values of the two bikes within $50 before factoring in any parts added, I offered to pay $500 plus my bike to sweeten the deal for them.

He hits me back with an offer of my bike plus $4300 for their 848.

Ok, so my used bike is worth the same as yours but for the pleasure of dealing with you a-holes I get to pay $4300?

I love Ducs but all the shops in town have pretty much f-ed up ever getting my business. The business model for Ducati should be much like luxury cars, treat the customer like gold and make money on their repeat business for service and parts which Ducs do need a lot of. Instead I will never deal with Erico, Fay, or Pikes Peak and will take my bike to Boulder Motorsports or elsewhere to service.