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Old 02-21-08, 02:49 PM
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Used frame pricing.. how much?

I'm going to be selling some frames soon and it's something I haven't really bought or sold.

What would you think is reasonable for a major manufacturer aluminum frame with headset and a carbon fork? Assume no damage to frame, clean, made in the last 5 years.

What about a Carbon frame with similar condition and extras? Ballpark range?

By reasonable, I really mean the highest you would reasonably start with (and may negotiate downward from).
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I'd suggest checking Ebay completed listings for a reference.
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Agreed... plus you haven't provided enough info.
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From what I've seen looking through ebay, the prices are all over the place. This is not surprising because the condition, age, and size of the frames are all over the place. If I could search the completed listings based on qualitative factors I would do that.

What more information would be helpful? Is the above not enough to estimate a ballpark price? How about this

- 2006 Giant TCR2 aluminum ML size (57cm TT) frame
- carbon version of a frame with similar stats (size, year)
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"Made in the last 5 years" I think was the objectionable variable.
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Originally Posted by littledjahn
"Made in the last 5 years" I think was the objectionable variable.
Congratulations, you just described the entire universe.
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Originally Posted by littledjahn
"Made in the last 5 years" I think was the objectionable variable.
What would be an acceptable timeframe? If the frames are all in a similar condition, I would assume there is very little difference between a frame that is 3 vs 4 years old..
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Originally Posted by kenshinvt
What would be an acceptable timeframe? If the frames are all in a similar condition, I would assume there is very little difference between a frame that is 3 vs 4 years old..
I don't think he read your additional qualification - anyways. You can start from MSRP of your bike new and start subtracting.
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