1970s schwinn varsity
05-12-11, 05:48 AM
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In nice shape in rideable condition $150.00-$200.00 or so depending on your market.
05-12-11, 12:15 PM
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$25 to $50 in my neck of the woods.
05-12-11, 12:40 PM
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Completed eBay auctions are a good general guide.
Recently completed Schwinn Varsity sales:
$125
N.O.S. $280
$75
$162.50
Recently completed Schwinn Varsity sales:
$125
N.O.S. $280
$75
$162.50
05-12-11, 12:41 PM
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Condition is everything, how are the tires, cables, brakes etc?
I guess by rideable I mean 100% ready to go with fresh grease and new rubber and anything else that would be required.
I typically replace tires, tubes, cables and housings, brake pads, chain, bar wrap and grease all the bearings along with a thorough cleaning of all components.
Honestly I put way too much effort into the ones I do in regards to what I sell them for but I do make money on them and I enjoy what I do so it's not all about the money.
I guess by rideable I mean 100% ready to go with fresh grease and new rubber and anything else that would be required.
I typically replace tires, tubes, cables and housings, brake pads, chain, bar wrap and grease all the bearings along with a thorough cleaning of all components.
Honestly I put way too much effort into the ones I do in regards to what I sell them for but I do make money on them and I enjoy what I do so it's not all about the money.
05-12-11, 01:04 PM
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thanks guys and yeah I'm guessing I'm going to need to replace everything but maybe some cables or pads in most of these original part bikes, sometimes those too though
how about the Schwinn "Caliente"? I see a fair amount of Varsitys around here, don't remember seeing many Calientes
also thanks for the eBay link but from personal experience for the modest priced bikes ($3-700), ebay always seems to get $1-200 more than I would expect a good number of the time. Maybe my market isn't as bad as I thought it was? (htx)
how about the Schwinn "Caliente"? I see a fair amount of Varsitys around here, don't remember seeing many Calientes
also thanks for the eBay link but from personal experience for the modest priced bikes ($3-700), ebay always seems to get $1-200 more than I would expect a good number of the time. Maybe my market isn't as bad as I thought it was? (htx)
05-12-11, 01:25 PM
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You gonna eat that?
I'd say half that: $70-100.
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05-12-11, 02:32 PM
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You looking at the brown one, listed on Craigslist? I figure they want too much, since it says make offer, with no price. It was also listed last week. The red caliente, I got no idea.
05-12-11, 03:37 PM
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this is all I got
05-12-11, 03:39 PM
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oh I just realized you meant the varsity. yeah that one. if you look further back though he was asking $120 originally. I might throw him a $60 offer and see where it takes me
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Even in really nice condition, it isn't worth much more than $100.00. Why do I say that? For one, it is heavy. That isn't important to everyone, but does affect value. Two, you can find better bikes, sometimes much better for just a little more than what the seller is asking for that one. The bike does appear to be in nice shape, in fact, the handlebar tape appears to be original and in good condition so it wasn't left in the weather a lot, that's for sure.
Bottom line is does it fit you and do you really want it. If the answer is yes on both counts, buy it.
Bottom line is does it fit you and do you really want it. If the answer is yes on both counts, buy it.
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