Classic and Vintage Bicycles: What's it Worth? Appraisals and Inquiries - Sekai
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I bought a 2500 Sekai Touring Series road bike, manufactured Japan 1985 from its first owner back in 1992. Paid around $200 for it. Has had limited use and is in Good condition. Knowing very little about bike appraisals I was wondering if someone could give me a ball park $ on what it might be worth.
cb400bill
11-01-09, 09:18 PM
Need pics and a list of components.
You asked for components:
Rear and Front Derailers- Suntour(Mountech)
Crank- Sugino GT
Frame- Tange Manganese Alloy Double Butted Tubing- 900 CR-MO
Rims- ARAYA
I'm new to the forum. Would be happy to send a picture but don't know how. If I had an e-mail address could attach..
cb400bill
11-02-09, 03:36 PM
I'm new to the forum. Would be happy to send a picture but don't know how. If I had an e-mail address could attach..
Welcome to the forum!
Most find it easiest to post the pics to a free Photobucket or Flickr type account and then post a link to the URL of he pic.
Well it's taken me awhile but here is a shot at trying to download pic. Let me know if u received ok
L
http://s967.photobucket.com/albums/ae153/larweb/?action=tageditmany
Value can vary substantially depending on the local market conditions. Where do you live?
However, I can tell you that the 1985 Sekai 2500 was a lower, mid-range bicycle and originally sold for $325 US.
cb400bill
11-03-09, 10:20 AM
http://i967.photobucket.com/albums/ae153/larweb/20091102_01.jpg
http://i967.photobucket.com/albums/ae153/larweb/20091102_03.jpg
http://i967.photobucket.com/albums/ae153/larweb/20091102_02.jpg
Bike is worth around $200 to $250, depending on your market. Around here, probably closer to just $200. Mountech RDs were one of the few bad Suntour derailleurs. Sekai is a good brand, but does not get the buyer recognition that other Japanese brands do.
Lower the handlebar stem, lower the seat and level it off slightly, touch up a few paint scrapes (try polishing compound first) and it is ready for sale.
Thanks for the info. Surprises me that it would be in that price range. Was going to donate to Goodwill but maybe will hold on to it. I'm finding the forum to be a friendly user site. Thanks again
L
Hey thanks for your time and info. Now I have more of an idea about the bike and its worth.
L