Classic and Vintage Bicycles: What's it Worth? Appraisals and Inquiries - Value of Trek 620 Frameset

Hi everyone. I am parting out a 1985 Trek 620 that is made of Reynolds 531 tubing. I have someone interested in it and was wondering what is a fair price. The frame is in great shape with a few small paint scrapes, but no dents, and all the decals are in good shape. I plan to include the original Blackburn color coordinated rack, the fork, and the frame. Any idea on what I should ask? Thanks,

Eddie

I looked at the completed auctions on ebay and seen a 620 that was complete that sold for $530.00 plus $150.00 for shipping for a total of $680.00. It was also a 1985 bike. May give you some kind of idea. Seems people are willing to pay a bit of change for this bike.

Thanks, but my dilemna is that I am only going to sell the frameset. I know the bike is desirable, but I want to make sure the price is fair for both of us. I don't want to go the ebay route if as I would rather sale to someone locally.

I looked at the completed auctions on ebay and seen a 620 that was complete that sold for $530.00 plus $150.00 for shipping for a total of $680.00. It was also a 1985 bike. May give you some kind of idea. Seems people are willing to pay a bit of change for this bike.

ebay is the land of variation. That's an outlier. I bought one on ebay for $113 (that's an outlier as well, that's why I bought it). Figure $150 to $200 +/- for the frameset, depending on condition. Note, selling frames locally, its really hard to get full value out of them, and this time of year, even harder.

ebay is the land of variation. Note, selling frames locally, its really hard to get full value out of them, and this time of year, even harder.

^ Exactly. Even here in SoCal it's hard to sell frames locally unless you let it go real cheap or it's super desirable/ hard to find. That's good for a buyer. I picked up a 1985 Trek 660 frame/fork which was pristine for $100 with the Stronglight head set.

If you want max $$ when selling you need a big audience but you say ebay isn't going to happen. You didn't mention the size, that can make a difference.

I would agree fair $150 is fair this time of year, with another $25 for the rack.

I would think $125 seems a fair price based on info.

Thanks for all of the replies. In light of what I paid for it, 175 would be a good price for me. I have never sold anything on Ebay, and although it sounds tempting, I think it would be a hassle to ship a frame. If it fails to sell I will just hold on to it, and maybe build it myself as a long term project.

Hi,

I am building up a 620 myself. Thought about liquidating the parts?

Hi,

I am building up a 620 myself. Thought about liquidating the parts?

I believe the OPS plan was to use the parts on something else.


Do you have any pics? what size is this?

What size is the frame?

Just a rule of thumb here: There was never a '531 frame in reasonably good condition that is not currently worth at least $150.

Rare, collectable, and touring frames with canti's like the 620 are worth more. How much more depends on market and condition.

I believe the OPS plan was to use the parts on something else.


Do you have any pics? what size is this?

No pics yet,

Its a 19" frame and the paint is in pretty rough shape with a ding on the top tube. Sigh. Hope a patch of bondo will cure the ding and a nice rattle job will smooth out the finish.

Just a rule of thumb here: There was never a '531 frame in reasonably good condition that is not currently worth at least $150.

Rare, collectable, and touring frames with canti's like the 620 are worth more. How much more depends on market and condition.

The thing is it is often difficult to get this value I have found that it often times takes a couple of months to sell a vintage 531 bike or frameset locally at a good price but they do sell it just takes a little time and effort.