Mountain - Plains - Denver Police Bike Auction
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Magnolia_Fan
06-09-07, 06:52 PM
I went to the Denver Police bike auction today, it was amazing how high the bikes were getting auctioned off for! There was also a ton of people there which could have been contributing, but who would buy a shiny Walmart bike for $150?
bmclaughlin807
06-09-07, 07:21 PM
People are crazy. :)
In Absentia
06-09-07, 10:49 PM
Used bike prices are out of control and it's really pissing me off. It's hard enough finding a bike large enough for me as it is, but now I can't even afford any of them when I do find them!
You're not kidding! Craigslist sellers have officially lost their minds, at least in KC. A 3-year-old bike that's "only been ridden 5 times" is not worth 80% of original MSRP. You Fail.
DataJunkie
06-10-07, 08:24 AM
True dat. They are looney all over the board.
Before I purchased my last bike I looked at thrift shops, craigslist, bike stores, ebay, and on and on.
Finally concluded that I might as well support my LBS instead. That and I wanted a CF bike so.....
brettsinnkc
06-11-07, 11:10 AM
You're not kidding! Craigslist sellers have officially lost their minds, at least in KC. A 3-year-old bike that's "only been ridden 5 times" is not worth 80% of original MSRP. You Fail.
I've noticed the same thing. Even for 15 year old bikes!
boozergut
06-11-07, 07:54 PM
Man you got to be a hell of a fan to be a Royals fan.
VT Biker
06-25-07, 10:41 AM
I think a large part of the used bike price rise is the result of the Fixie gear culture. All of a sudden, people are carving older bikes to convert into commuters.