Classic and Vintage Bicycles: What's it Worth? Appraisals and Inquiries - How Much Would You Pay For This 1973 Schwinn Paramount?

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solbrothers
10-26-09, 06:43 PM
http://cgi.ebay.com/Schwinn-Paramount-1973-65cm-CAMPAGNOLO-531-Fixed-fixie_W0QQitemZ160371231656QQcmdZViewItemQQptZRoad_Bikes?hash=item2556decba8

Old Fat Guy
10-26-09, 06:46 PM
http://cgi.ebay.com/schwinn-paramount-1973-65cm-campagnolo-531-fixed-fixie_w0qqitemz160371231656qqcmdzviewitemqqptzroad_bikes?hash=item2556decba8

$125
dbakl
10-26-09, 06:47 PM
Well, if you need something that big, better grab it!

solbrothers
10-26-09, 06:47 PM
is it a goooood bike tho?
solbrothers
10-26-09, 06:48 PM
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=160371231656&_trkparms=tab%3DWatching
curbtender
10-26-09, 06:56 PM
Pretty beat and too tall for the fixed gear guys. They killed the deal when they stripped it.
mkeller234
10-26-09, 07:00 PM
Sure, it WAS a good bike. I would be worried about the rust even though the seller seems to dismiss it. Who knows how bad it is until you can see it in person.

I realize it's an odd ball big size but I would be cautious.
solbrothers
10-26-09, 07:01 PM
i am an oddball size lol. 6'6"
EjustE
10-26-09, 07:05 PM
Not that much. What you got is a pretty beat up 531 frame with some really cool lugs. The size is pretty rare and that probably adds a bit to the value. But, if you are planning on building it and making a rider, you are looking at a minimum of $100 striping and powder coating with lots of praying that there is not lots of rust in there...
cb400bill
10-26-09, 08:32 PM
Well, it sure was interesting watching this auction end. eBay sniping at its finest. It went from $142.50 with 10 seconds left and jumped 3 more times until it ended at $207.50
EjustE
10-26-09, 09:07 PM
Well, it sure was interesting watching this auction end. eBay sniping at it's finest. It went from $142.50 with 10 seconds left and jumped 3 more times until it ended at $207.50

$200+ ?

methinks i should be doing the rounds for some rotting Paramounts out there... Gee
cudak888
10-26-09, 09:29 PM
I wouldn't pay - even if I were Bill Gates - more then $25 for that thing. Waste of time, and it'll only rust again. God only knows how the tubing looks on the inside.

-Kurt
BlankCrows
10-26-09, 11:32 PM
It is nicked up pretty good, but the frame doesn't seem bent. Hopefully a good paint job or powder coating will solve the cosmetic issue.

If they aren't twisted wrecks, older Paramounts always sell. Some schmuck the other day bought a good looking 1972 chrome Paramount for $4500.