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06-15-09, 07:25 PM
I have the opportunity to pick up a neat old vintage custom bike. The frame was made by a builder who as far as I can tell retired after about 500 bikes. I know what I'm willing to pay for the bike so that's not my question; I am more interested in how classic customs hold their value?
Are the factory, more well known frames holding value better than these relatively unknown bikes? Is a factory high-end 80's Trek worth more than a custom frame of the same vintage? The frame I am looking at is Columbus and very finely finished with full Nuovo-Record group all for around $500 (without haggling) but Ive seen other factory built bikes go for around the same. Any thoughts?
Thanks
WjV
Are the factory, more well known frames holding value better than these relatively unknown bikes? Is a factory high-end 80's Trek worth more than a custom frame of the same vintage? The frame I am looking at is Columbus and very finely finished with full Nuovo-Record group all for around $500 (without haggling) but Ive seen other factory built bikes go for around the same. Any thoughts?
Thanks
WjV