well, not totally saved from the dump, but i got this from the campus bike auction in rough condition. just the frame, shifters, seatpost, and derailers. headset looked absolutely pathetic. spent more than i wanted at the auction (was originally going to use it for welding practice and a spare fixed gear frame, believe me it looked rough when i got it). but after spending 70 on it and seeing the derailers were great, it decided to make it into an updated road bike. all in all i think it was 300, which i'm happy with since it's solid compared to what else it going for around that on craigslist here in the bay area