1977 Schwinn Collegiate
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1977 Schwinn Collegiate
I have come across a pair of yellow, almost perfect condition collegiates. Men's and Woman's, with working headlights and racks on the back. 5 speed and shiny, I know they are not collectors, but I am wondering what the wise Schwinn sages would fairly pay for these lovely bikes. No pics at the moment, but will have them up I buy the pair. Sadly, they are not garage sale finds, nor dumpster saves, but two owners from the day the came out of the store so well cared for. Thoughts and $$$ would be respected and appreciated, thanks!
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Sounds as if you need to make an offer. If they are in nice working "shiny" condition, with little to nothing needed to make them road worthy, I'd tend to say start at $100 and be willing to work your way up to $150. If they are really mint, can afford to, and will use both bikes, go as high as $200. Best of luck.
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Anything for sale is "worth" whatever the seller can get. My question to you is, do you really want these? Why? ... and how much do you want them? I saw low-ball them and offer them to take them off their hands without mentioning money. Or you can be nice and ask what they were thinking of selling them for, then you can decide how much to offer. In sales, the first person to mention a number loses. If they say 50 you say 40, if they say 500, you say bye bye, if they say I don't know, you suggest whatever you want to pay. Good luck!
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I bought a womans 1977 schwinn suburban for 3 dollars and I took the cheap clamp on bottle cage. My brother in law took the bars, tires, brakes, right pedal (why is the LEFT pedal always bent?) and one rim and gave me a fifth of Power's Irish Whiskey. I rode it to a few LBS's to show them the front freewheel before I parted it. I think I got my $3 worth!
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Sometimes, such bikes show up at a yardsale for $25. Never when I'm at the yardsale.
The rare times I've seen such bikes at a bike shop in "like new" condition, the selling price has been in the $200 neighborhood. Typically, the shop has tuned up the bike, replaced the tires, the brake pads, trued the wheels, and is backing the bike with the shop's warranty.
And, I think $200 is a fair price for a "like new" Chicago Schwinn in perfect condition. Certainly, these are better bikes than any NEW bike selling for $200. And, they come with some cool history...the sort of bike that would be nice to give to your grandkids, in hopes that someday they will give them to their grandkids. A bit of American history.
Obviously, if you intend to ride these bikes, make sure they are your size. Although Schwinn made a range of sizes, most of the bikes I run across are "medium" sized, and suitable for the majority of average sized adults. It is tempting to buy a "too small" or "too big" bike that catches your eye, but...
The rare times I've seen such bikes at a bike shop in "like new" condition, the selling price has been in the $200 neighborhood. Typically, the shop has tuned up the bike, replaced the tires, the brake pads, trued the wheels, and is backing the bike with the shop's warranty.
And, I think $200 is a fair price for a "like new" Chicago Schwinn in perfect condition. Certainly, these are better bikes than any NEW bike selling for $200. And, they come with some cool history...the sort of bike that would be nice to give to your grandkids, in hopes that someday they will give them to their grandkids. A bit of American history.
Obviously, if you intend to ride these bikes, make sure they are your size. Although Schwinn made a range of sizes, most of the bikes I run across are "medium" sized, and suitable for the majority of average sized adults. It is tempting to buy a "too small" or "too big" bike that catches your eye, but...