Classic and Vintage Bicycles: What's it Worth? Appraisals and Inquiries - Found an interesting Miyata 610 on craigslist today

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jatree
02-25-12, 03:25 PM
Not looking but never seen one like this before. Handmade?

Looks to be in pretty good condition if any Bay Area'ers are looking.

http://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/bik/2867757033.html

brian3069
02-25-12, 03:34 PM
$625 is crazy for a Miyata 610
wrk101
02-25-12, 07:50 PM
Thats a really old one, when that model was very, very basic. Stem shifters, turkey levers, I guess it shows how crazy SF market is. Around here, $225 would be pushing it, likely less.

FastJake
02-25-12, 08:02 PM
Thats a really old one, when that model was very, very basic. Stem shifters, turkey levers, I guess it shows how crazy SF market is. Around here, $225 would be pushing it, likely less.

+1

Looks like a case where a seller put on a bunch of extras in the hopes of increasing the value (lights, lock, helmet, etc.) AND went with an insane asking price. The touring racks and stuff are good, but I would still put it at less than $200.
IthaDan
02-25-12, 09:31 PM
Do these really pull this kind of cash?

http://i.imgur.com/HwjVW.png
wrk101
02-26-12, 05:34 AM
No they do not. Second guy is dreaming. At least his is the preferred later model, with a better frame and canti brakes. XL size is a huge negative.
T-Mar
02-26-12, 06:46 AM
The OP's bicycle is a 1981 model, while the 2nd posting appears to be the 1985 version. While grand touring models do fetch a premium over standard road models, both are aggressively priced.
FORDSVTPARTS
02-26-12, 03:05 PM
XL size is a huge negative.

Unless you're tall.
Poguemahone
02-26-12, 04:46 PM
Unless you're tall.

If you're selling it, it is.
jatree
02-26-12, 11:07 PM
Yeah I figured it was super high but handmade on the badge made me think it might have been a rare model or something. Were those models always hand built?

At least it is in good condition from what you can see.