1980 Schwinn Voyageur 11.8 Chrome
 

Hey guys, I purchased a 1980 Voyageur chrome model today, 23" frame. It's all original, but needs a good cleaning and to replace tires, tubes, lines, bar tape. I paid $150. The problem is it has a small (1/2 dime) size ding in the top tube in a very conspicuous spot.

Saw it today and had to scoop it up. Hasn't been ridden in 15 years according to the owner.

I was thinking to clean it up, replace worn items and "flip" since it's a desirable bike. Wondering if it will be worth it to invest my time and $$ into fixing it up, OR should I simply clean it up and sell frame and components as a group and list it for less $.

Option 3, to hell with it, keep it myself... :)

Thoughts?

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good luck with that. intending to profit off a $150 dented frame sounds looney tunes to me.

if it was in ready to ride and great condition (ie without dents), its worth $150-300. realistically about $200.

I just sold a very nice, no dents, new tires and ready to ride Voyageur on eBay for $232 plus shipping.

If I took better pictures and sold it a little later in the Spring, I may have received a little more.
People list these on eBay for $700+. I have never seen one sell for anywhere near that much.

The dent hurts value. 23" frame is easier to find buyers than a 25" frame.

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IMHO, you probably overpaid for a bike with a dented frame like that to make money on it. If it fits you, fix it up and ride it!

Probably worth about what you paid for it (best case).

The top tube dent is a deal breaker for most potential buyers. It's sad to see that kind of damage on what otherwise is a very desirable frame.

When there's a dent like that on a chrome plated frame, you can't roll it out, fill it, fair it, and paint it like you can with a painted frame.