What's it worth?
07-10-09, 01:31 PM
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What's it worth?
I own a '94 Bridgestone MB-1 that I bought new for $1375. It's in very good original condition excepting some chipped paint. This was the last year these bikes were made.
https://sheldonbrown.com/bridgestone/1994/pages/31.htm
I was offered $300 for it today by a Bridgestone enthusiast, who is also a car dealer. He was quite perplexed that I didn't consider the offer very reasonable. My instincts suggest the bike -- as a collectible -- is worth $600-$900. Are there mature guys -- I'm 69! -- out there knowledgeable about collectible Bridgestones and values?
Opinions are welcomed.
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https://sheldonbrown.com/bridgestone/1994/pages/31.htm
I was offered $300 for it today by a Bridgestone enthusiast, who is also a car dealer. He was quite perplexed that I didn't consider the offer very reasonable. My instincts suggest the bike -- as a collectible -- is worth $600-$900. Are there mature guys -- I'm 69! -- out there knowledgeable about collectible Bridgestones and values?
Opinions are welcomed.
Trebor
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07-10-09, 01:59 PM
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I understand the MB series is very desired. A quick look at Craigslist has asking prices of
$200, $350, $500, and $2500
Throwing out the outer values something about $425 would be an average. I don't think the offer was exceptionally low but you're not unreasonable to want more.
BTW - when I fix/resell MTB they are usually not the quality of an MB-1. The prices on Craiglist in my area are higher than average but MTBs won't sell much higher than $150 unless they are high end.
$200, $350, $500, and $2500
Throwing out the outer values something about $425 would be an average. I don't think the offer was exceptionally low but you're not unreasonable to want more.
BTW - when I fix/resell MTB they are usually not the quality of an MB-1. The prices on Craiglist in my area are higher than average but MTBs won't sell much higher than $150 unless they are high end.
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Hi FELTgood/ I have a English Triumph three speed with beautiful black paint that I figured for a 100 easy /put a sign on it lots of comer's but but highest bid $25.00 I took the sign off
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07-10-09, 04:00 PM
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The bike is completely worthless. If you would like me to dispose of it for you, let me know and I'll give you my address. I'm feeling generous so I won't charge you anything more than shipping charges for my trouble. 
Seriously, I think his offer was a little low, but your estimates are a bit high. I would guess about $450 - $500, but I would check CL and eBay for sale prices.
I sure would like to have a MB-1 to compliment my '92 RB-1 (which is definitely not for sale), but I don't think they are worth what they sell for because of their cult status. Great bikes, but the prices are not based on their rational value.
Good luck selling it. I would keep it.
Seriously, I think his offer was a little low, but your estimates are a bit high. I would guess about $450 - $500, but I would check CL and eBay for sale prices.
I sure would like to have a MB-1 to compliment my '92 RB-1 (which is definitely not for sale), but I don't think they are worth what they sell for because of their cult status. Great bikes, but the prices are not based on their rational value.
Good luck selling it. I would keep it.
07-10-09, 05:26 PM
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Two good ways to get a fix on the value - take photos of the bike, and describe the condition in detail, and post on the "vintage and classics" forum here at BF - there is a sub-forum called "vintage value inquiries."
If you want to get maximum dollar, you should post your bike at the iBob internet mailing list - it's a mailing list populated by Bridgestone fans. I think if you google Bridgestone Owners Bunch or iBob or whatever you'll find it. Top dollar will come from selling to a Bridgestone enthusiast who is aware that you know what it's worth.
If you want to get maximum dollar, you should post your bike at the iBob internet mailing list - it's a mailing list populated by Bridgestone fans. I think if you google Bridgestone Owners Bunch or iBob or whatever you'll find it. Top dollar will come from selling to a Bridgestone enthusiast who is aware that you know what it's worth.
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Thanks, Gentlemen. Much appreciated. I guess my love for the bike has inflated my expectations by $300-400. Think I will keep it!
Lots of wisdom in BengeBoy's observation: "Top dollar will come from selling to a Bridgestone enthusiast who is aware that you know what it's worth."
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Lots of wisdom in BengeBoy's observation: "Top dollar will come from selling to a Bridgestone enthusiast who is aware that you know what it's worth."
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Thanks, Gentlemen. Much appreciated. I guess my love for the bike has inflated my expectations by $300-400. Think I will keep it!
Lots of wisdom in BengeBoy's observation: "Top dollar will come from selling to a Bridgestone enthusiast who is aware that you know what it's worth."
Trebor
Lots of wisdom in BengeBoy's observation: "Top dollar will come from selling to a Bridgestone enthusiast who is aware that you know what it's worth."
Trebor
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07-10-09, 10:18 PM
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I would pay $500 for a very nice 1994 MB-1 in my size.
I own three T700 and one RB-1 Bridgestones now.
I own three T700 and one RB-1 Bridgestones now.
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Thanks guys.....much appreciated. I did email Sheldon Brown for an opinion. Received an email from his widow advising that he passed away in Feb '08 at 63. He was an icon as a Bridgestone enthusiast and is missed.
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