Classic and Vintage Bicycles: What's it Worth? Appraisals and Inquiries - Raleigh Competition GS value?
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macedeno21
04-26-09, 10:18 PM
guy wants around $500, says bike is worth $3500 fully restored (highly doubt that) all original parts except handlebars.
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mkeller234
04-26-09, 10:59 PM
The seller is smoking crack. I do like the Competitions but I think it would be a stretch to get 500.00 in nice condition. The way it sits now I would guess it is worth no more that $200.00.
The fenders look interesting. Check to make sure the for is straight and look at take a look at the lug where the top tube and head tube meet.
cudak888
04-26-09, 11:09 PM
Fenders are Pletcher ESGE's.
P.S.: Cross posting this from your original inquiry @ MIA Fixed:
The guy is telling me $500 firm, is it worth it?
Only if he's paying you $500 to cart it away.
That thing has a max parted-out value of $200, and half of that value comes from the Brooks Professional. Mint, that bike might fetch $450 on a very good day on eBay, with all original parts intact.
That said, with those notions of pricing, may I suggest that you flip the seller a well-deserved, center-finger salute. Pursue your quest for a decent machine elsewhere.
Take care,
-Kurt
arkiemark
04-26-09, 11:57 PM
No way is it worth that much. I just picked one up a month ago, with original components for about $250 and the chrome and paint are in better condition (no rust). Not worth what he's asking IMHO.
macedeno21
04-27-09, 11:31 AM
Thanks everyone for your input and thanks again kurt =)
Picchio Special
05-01-09, 07:35 AM
Guess we know who the seller is ...
miamijim
05-01-09, 07:38 AM
Guess we know who the seller is ...
He's on his way to camp....
USAZorro
05-01-09, 07:58 AM
He's on his way to camp....
Let me know if there's a return via the "report this post feature".
Since I'm here, I'll weigh in. I think that parted out, the bicycle would bring in closer to $300. (derailleur, rims, stem, seat post, hubs). If the bike were in outstanding condition, I could see it going for $500.00 - but it's definitely not in that condition, and I'd want to carefully inspect the frame where there's rust to make certain it hasn't eaten into the tubing.
cudak888
05-01-09, 09:52 AM
Guess we know who the seller is ...
It isn't the fellow asking the question here, if that is what you are insinuating. We have been discussing the same valuation question over at the local forum.
-Kurt
miamijim
05-01-09, 10:39 AM
It isn't the fellow asking the question here, if that is what you are insinuating. We have been discussing the same valuation question over at the local forum.
-Kurt
Kurt, the owner made 2 posts this morning and both have been deleted. I'd imagine he was banned as well.
cudak888
05-01-09, 11:07 AM
Kurt, the owner made 2 posts this morning and both have been deleted. I'd imagine he was banned as well.
Ahh - interesting. Did you soft-delete the posts? I'd get a kick out of seeing what verbal abuse he had for us.
-Kurt