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By Nerea Bradford

If you truly are an avid fan of these mini dirt bikes and you have the money to find and collect these dirt bikes then you're in for some meticulous searching. There are several kinds of mini dirt bikes, from vintage bikes to the modern 150cc minis. You will not have any trouble acquiring these modern day minis but you'll have quite a challenge when finding the vintage bikes. Should you truly wish to complete your collection then you must know how to find and acquire them. Here are a few tips and methods as to how and where you can find these vintage bikes that date to the early 50's.

Junk Shops and Old Vehicle Graveyards

Here you can find mini dirt bikes that date to the early 50's to late 80's. This is truly a treasure throve for motorbike enthusiasts and collectors to find parts and vintage mini bikes for their collection. Simply ask the caretaker if they have in their inventory old mini bikes or vintage mini bikes that have been out of commission for a long time and is only gathering dust in one corner. After inquiring and confirming about the bikes you are looking for then come the somewhat difficult part. You have to help search for the vehicle inside a 1000-2000 square foot garage. Sometimes these garages may be disorganized and you have to do a little in-depth search in order to find exactly what you are looking for.

Vehicle Museums and Private Collectors

These museums and private collectors may have in their possession a number of these vintage mini dirt bikes that they have no time restoring and have kept in storage for some time. Your best bet would be to seek out these museums and collectors and ask if you could purchase some of the bikes that are not in display at their private collection or at their museum. Get ready to do some negotiating, these collectors know the exact value of every vehicle in their collection and they will not let it go at a cheap price. The best thing to do is to negotiate with the collector until you reach a favorable and agreeable price with them. You will only be choosing to purchase from these persons and establishment if you wish to complete your mini dirt bike collection.

Online Ads and Online Sellers

If you're looking for a particular type of mini dirt bike for your collection, then going online is your best option. In the internet you can post ads and browse through several site that sell these vintage dirt bikes. You can post an ad in a certain motorbike enthusiast's website about the specific mini dirt bike you are searching for to add to your collection. But be warned there are con men and false sellers in the internet. Keep in mind that when you purchase online you have to be sure that the item you are purchasing is legit. One option is video calling call the seller and ask if they could show you on video the actual bike they are selling. Or if the seller is located near your area or just a couple of hours away ask if you can go to their place and see the item yourself. These are just some of the practices of being safe when purchasing online.

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