Value of ~1990 GT Vertigo?

[sirwilliamjr]

Ok, so I've never posted on the BMX Forum (not new to bikeforums, though) so I'm not exactly a dedicated poster looking for help, but maybe I can get some anyway...

I've got an old GT Vertigo, 1990 I think (serial number GH 90-- etc) that someone "looking for old BMX bikes and parts is interested in. It's in decent shape (I rode it as a 13 year old) and as far as I know, everything but stickers and grips is original. Some guy in the restoration business told me he could get $250-300 for it fully restored, and now I'm being offered $80 for it.

So now I'm checking here just to make sure I don't get completely screwed and be that sucker that trades a rare gem for a hamburger (ok, I'm exagerating, but you know wha I mean...).

All things considered, I asked for $100 for it (no shipping- local buyer), knowing that this person is probably looking to fix it up and make money on it. What do you guys think?

Thanks for any help!

Will

Here's a pic:
http://static.flickr.com/118/308742403_19630af0d3.jpg?v=0

[wethepeople]

It's only worth what sombody will pay. I would try asking for $100, but if they say no just take the $80.

[Brian]

Depends on how much crack the buyer and seller are smoking. One sold on ebay for $37, another went unsold at $150, as the reserve was not met. If you've had this bike since the 1990's, then $100 or even $80 would be a deal for you. He may turn around and sell it for more, but he won't be making any profit.

I had an old Landcruiser that I paid too much for. I did some work on it and then sold it to my brother for $1,700. He completely restored it and sold it for $8,500. Do I feel burned? Nope, he lost at least a grand on the sale, plus all the time and labor he put into it.

There's a lesson there somewhere.

[jp_rcr]

these guys are right if you brought it to me in great shape I would buy it for 80-100 and sell it for 120-140. It is a gt from the 90's it's not the hottest collectable out there. If you have happen to have an original quad angle send me an email.