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03-26-14, 04:07 PM
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03-26-14, 04:54 PM
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Annoying that you started THREE separate topics for something that could have been shared in the original thread or condensed into one topic.
that said, and this is going to sound harsh, I see lots of junk still.
The best stuff I see is old BMX bikes and parts.
For your sake I hope there is gold in the boxes and hidden away cause I just don't see alot of $$$ sitting there.
Good luck.
that said, and this is going to sound harsh, I see lots of junk still.
The best stuff I see is old BMX bikes and parts.
For your sake I hope there is gold in the boxes and hidden away cause I just don't see alot of $$$ sitting there.
Good luck.
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03-26-14, 05:42 PM
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I can't speak for the cruiser style bikes or BMX but I'm ok for the MTB and road bikes. It looks like it has been picked over and what is left is low end and in poor condition. Rideable bikes can be made out of it but that's about all I will say and none of the bikes I can see are something I would purchase on my own. With how they are disassembled it would take more in labour to reassemble into whole bikes than I can see recouping. This does not look like a collector's storage unit but rather a hoarder who would scrabble up anything and everything.
03-26-14, 07:51 PM
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03-26-14, 09:09 PM
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HA! Wouldn't expect anything less from you Jim!
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I spy a Lambert with a questionable saddle and a Fuji with a decent looking leather saddle. All is not lost. The saddle on the Lambert looks very Unicanitor'ish though.
03-27-14, 05:03 AM
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Funny that everyone sees that Lambert/Viscount right away! That distinctive Viscount chain ring does draw the eye.
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MLGDave, have you started a website about these bikes? Seems to me what you need to do is to handle each bike the minimum number of times; when you have a bike in your hands, photograph it and take the appropriate measurements, hang a number on it and put it in a database. As soon as possible, get it up on the web.
The same goes for all the random parts. Those Gripfast track nuts, for example, sell for five or ten bucks on ebay; you've got enough stock that it makes sense to have your own website, rather than going through ebay or the like.
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MLGDave, have you started a website about these bikes? Seems to me what you need to do is to handle each bike the minimum number of times; when you have a bike in your hands, photograph it and take the appropriate measurements, hang a number on it and put it in a database. As soon as possible, get it up on the web.
The same goes for all the random parts. Those Gripfast track nuts, for example, sell for five or ten bucks on ebay; you've got enough stock that it makes sense to have your own website, rather than going through ebay or the like.
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03-27-14, 06:46 AM
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I wonder what was the original concept that was being pursued. Systematic dismantling of the bikes from these images. Much of this will be a huge jigsaw puzzle to rebuild for decent value. Other frames will find a market as they are. Eccentric is the minimum I can come up with.
03-27-14, 07:53 AM
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A Herculean effort to say the very least. I hope you're retired and have the hours in order to pursue what will be long days ahead. I'm sure you'll find some gems in there though.
03-27-14, 09:27 AM
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I wonder what was the original concept that was being pursued. Systematic dismantling of the bikes from these images. Much of this will be a huge jigsaw puzzle to rebuild for decent value. Other frames will find a market as they are. Eccentric is the minimum I can come up with.
03-27-14, 10:11 AM
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Looks like a laser saddle on the lambert. I would kill to have alook through all that. In ireland there's little to no quality vintage bikes to be got for a good price.
03-27-14, 10:13 AM
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Will u be posting them on ebay if so could u post a link to your item page
03-27-14, 10:45 AM
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......... MLGDave, have you started a website about these bikes? Seems to me what you need to do is to handle each bike the minimum number of times; when you have a bike in your hands, photograph it and take the appropriate measurements, hang a number on it and put it in a database. As soon as possible, get it up on the web.
The same goes for all the random parts. Those Gripfast track nuts, for example, sell for five or ten bucks on ebay; you've got enough stock that it makes sense to have your own website, rather than going through ebay or the like.
The same goes for all the random parts. Those Gripfast track nuts, for example, sell for five or ten bucks on ebay; you've got enough stock that it makes sense to have your own website, rather than going through ebay or the like.
I like the idea of performing a triage on each and every bicycle as it is pulled from the piles. Separate valued bicycles from others... divide the others into part contributors and scrap metal.
Then wash, tag, record and photograph the valued bikes. setup a couple laptops maybe... back-up everything on flashdrives.
Remove any valued parts... wash, tag, record, photographed and properly stored for later.
This might be a good place/time to use big plastic containers... numbered and lettered so parts could be located later.
If it was done right... the storage could be emptied... and a fully stocked on-line, vintage parts, and bike store created at the same time.
Relocate the good stuff to a facility where the parts could be secure and shipped as well as sold from. Internet access could be handy too.
Then one big truck load (or two) of scrap metal..... and you'd be in (on-line) business.
03-27-14, 10:53 AM
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Yeah, I think I'd take a step in there, turn around and go home. Better you than me.
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