Classic and Vintage Bicycles: What's it Worth? Appraisals and Inquiries - Mid eighties Raleigh Technium Olympian?

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thestoutdog
04-17-09, 09:00 PM
Hey gang, I got this beauty a few years ago for the price of the tires and time cleaning and adjusting in the hope that my oldest son would use it. Well, three years and no more than fifty miles later, my S.O. wants me to do some garage cleaning. Any ideas on what I should ask for it on the local CL? I feel sill, asking, but I've not been led wrong yet. Thanks.

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thestoutdog
04-18-09, 03:30 PM
14 views, no replies? Do I have bad breath? Please help!:p

10 Wheels
04-18-09, 03:33 PM
You only ride 50 miles in three years?
Why do you have a bike?


thestoutdog
04-18-09, 03:42 PM
You only ride 50 miles in three years?
Why do you have a bike?
Please re-read my post again. You will notice that my son did not ride this bike more than 50 miles in the three years we've had it. Its way too small for me, that's why I have other bikes that fit me and do ride often. Thanks for your constructive criticism just the same. Also, after re-reading my post, do you have any idea on a fair price to ask?

Thanks again,:D

10 Wheels
04-18-09, 03:47 PM
What is S. O.?
Nice clean bike.
$120 tops down here.

thestoutdog
04-18-09, 03:55 PM
Thanks for that 10 Wheels, S.O.= significant other (i.e. wife).

10 Wheels
04-18-09, 04:01 PM
Thanks for that 10 Wheels, S.O.= significant other (i.e. wife).

I have been married 48 years.
If I called my wife an S.O., she would cut me up with a carving knife.

thestoutdog
04-18-09, 04:10 PM
I have been married 48 years.
If I called my wife an S.O., she would cut me up with a carving knife.
:roflmao2: :roflmao2: :roflmao2:

miamijim
04-18-09, 04:37 PM
Depending on your local market up to $200. I know I could sell it for $125 all day long with crappy pics on CL.

Good pics and a good ad....up to $200

Columbia...British Canuk Columbia? Cali cartel Columbia? South Carolina Columbia?

And ignore the number of views. This place is like a strip club...just because were watching, it doesnt mean we have to tip.

wrk101
04-18-09, 04:47 PM
+1 $125 if poorly marketed. +1 $175 to $200 with awesome pics, good descriptions of components, etc.

thestoutdog
04-18-09, 05:08 PM
Thanks for the input guys. Misery= Missouri. Bigger pics, or different pics? I love to ride and work on bikes, but selling them is new to me. I DO appreciate the help.

roccobike
04-18-09, 05:42 PM
And ignore the number of views. This place is like a strip club...just because were watching, it doesnt mean we have to tip.

:roflmao2::roflmao2:

thestoutdog
04-26-09, 11:01 AM
Thanks for the help guys, I finally sold it and got my asking price!

RobbieTunes
04-27-09, 11:07 AM
Thanks for the input guys. Misery= Missouri. Bigger pics, or different pics? I love to ride and work on bikes, but selling them is new to me. I DO appreciate the help.
If I was local, I'd come over and get it. I like a Technium.