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Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.

03-02-09, 06:49 PM

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Sticky Bike Flipping 101

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Posted By RobbieTunes

I beg to differ, kroozer. Flippers don't...

I beg to differ, kroozer.

Flippers don't drive up prices, because they buy low. Competition and scarcity drives up prices. Flippers don't compete, and they don't have a lock on all the bikes out...

Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.

01-26-09, 07:06 PM

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Sticky Bike Flipping 101

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Posted By RobbieTunes

I cut mine with a Dremel tool. Definitely not...

I cut mine with a Dremel tool. Definitely not the WalMart stuff. The shifter housing is 4mm and the cable is smaller. The brake housing is 5mm and the cable is bigger. The brake cables are sort...

Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.

01-26-09, 06:15 PM

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Sticky Bike Flipping 101

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Posted By RobbieTunes

I bought 10 more sets from PBK for 9.81 each. ...

I bought 10 more sets from PBK for 9.81 each. Each set includes brake cables, shifter cables, housing, ferrules and caps. They're often out of stock, but they'll send you a reminder when they come...

Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.

01-07-09, 03:57 PM

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Sticky Bike Flipping 101

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Posted By RobbieTunes

I used to sell by eBay, then one on CL. Now it's...

I used to sell by eBay, then one on CL. Now it's totally word of mouth, and words out of my mouth. I look for opportunity, often at running events. My Christmas bike giveaway gets some folks...

Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.

01-05-09, 01:58 PM

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Sticky Bike Flipping 101

Views: 282,769

Posted By RobbieTunes

+1 I use take-off tires, try not to spend...

+1
I use take-off tires, try not to spend more than $10 per tire, and I'm back to patching tubes.

Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.

01-05-09, 01:42 PM

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Sticky Bike Flipping 101

Views: 282,769

Posted By RobbieTunes

3 flips: +1030, and they were flipped for...

3 flips: +1030, and they were flipped for precisely that reason...offers I couldn't refuse. :thumb:

5 flips: about even, but all 5 entered the sport and are still in it. ;)

4 flips: -300 or...

Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.

01-05-09, 11:03 AM

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Sticky Bike Flipping 101

Views: 282,769

Posted By RobbieTunes

Hmm...............:rolleyes: Values? ...

Hmm...............:rolleyes:

Values?
Techniques as far as wrenching, rehab, cleaning, troubleshooting?
Wheeling, dealing, negotiating part?

For values we have the Vintage Value sub-forum....

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