{"product_id":"pre-purchase-inspection","title":"Pre-Purchase Inspection","description":"\u003cp\u003eMost second-hand bike purchases involve $3,000–$12,000 changing hands. This service exists to offer buyers independent peace of mind — so the transaction can proceed with confidence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn-person inspections for Adelaide metro listings and scheduled regional inspection windows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA time-sensitive, in-person inspection for bikes located within the Adelaide metropolitan area or within a scheduled regional inspection window.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis option exists for buyers who need an inspection handled quickly where the bike is realistically accessible by us.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf the listing is within the \u003cstrong\u003eAdelaide metro area — or within a \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/operating-schedule\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ecurrently announced regional inspection window (see operating areas)\u003c\/a\u003e (e.g. Bright, VIC, Oct 7–12) —\u003c\/strong\u003e you can book a local inspection directly here rather than submitting a request first.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the same inspection service — not a cut-down version — with availability limited to \u003cstrong\u003enearby, metro-based listings\u003c\/strong\u003e we can realistically access within a rapid timeframe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIn-person inspection of \u003cstrong\u003eone specific bike\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCondition assessment focused on wear, damage signals, and listing accuracy\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePhotos and notes, with video where practical\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePlain-English risk context and a clear recommendation\u003cbr\u003e\n  \u003cem\u003e(proceed \/ proceed with trade-offs \/ walk away)\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eImportant Boundaries\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis booking option is only suitable when \u003cstrong\u003eone\u003c\/strong\u003e of the following are true:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThe bike is located within the \u003cstrong\u003eAdelaide metropolitan area\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThe bike is located within a \u003cstrong\u003ecurrently announced regional inspection window\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAND:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThe inspection is time-sensitive\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAccess and timing can be confirmed promptly with the seller\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eListings located outside these areas — including \u003cstrong\u003eregional, satellite, or surrounding towns\u003c\/strong\u003e — are \u003cstrong\u003enot suitable\u003c\/strong\u003e for this option.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf these conditions aren't met, the order will be \u003cstrong\u003erefunded\u003c\/strong\u003e and you'll be redirected to the \u003cstrong\u003estandard inspection request process\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat Happens After Checkout\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter checkout, you'll receive a link to complete the inspection request form so we can confirm:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSeller access\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTiming\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eExact location\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOnce confirmed, the inspection is scheduled.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePurchase Handling Options\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePurchase handling (being present for payment and taking custody of the bike) can be handled \u003cstrong\u003eon the same visit when timing allows\u003c\/strong\u003e, or as a \u003cstrong\u003eseparately priced, distance-based return visit\u003c\/strong\u003e at a later date.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe inspection itself is never charged twice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eIf you're not sure whether your listing qualifies, use the standard inspection request instead — you'll be told quickly what's realistic.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Modern Savage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43245796655171,"sku":null,"price":249.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0688\/9032\/9155\/files\/MinistryofMotionSquare1200x1200.jpg?v=1778626952","url":"https:\/\/www.modernsavage.com.au\/products\/pre-purchase-inspection","provider":"Modern Savage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}