What can I sell my conversion for?
12-21-08, 07:28 PM
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I've been trying to sell mine for $400 for the last 2 weeks with no success. I figured it would go quick since it's way nicer than most of the other conversions posted for sale. I saw some seriously jankie ones up for $550-$600 so I figured $400 for mine would be an easy sale.
12-21-08, 07:38 PM
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did you use words like
"track fixie fixtie velodrome pista single speed" in the description?
because seriously, i've also seen some janky assed junk sell for those prices too.
i think craigslist is all about tricking the most gullible seller you can find that they're smart for using craigslist and are getting genuinely pricey stuff for cheap.
honesty will only get you what your stuff is worth, good or bad as that may be. deception, even slight deception, is always more profitable when reputation and repeat customers isn't a concern.
"track fixie fixtie velodrome pista single speed" in the description?
because seriously, i've also seen some janky assed junk sell for those prices too.
i think craigslist is all about tricking the most gullible seller you can find that they're smart for using craigslist and are getting genuinely pricey stuff for cheap.
honesty will only get you what your stuff is worth, good or bad as that may be. deception, even slight deception, is always more profitable when reputation and repeat customers isn't a concern.
12-21-08, 07:49 PM
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People will lowball you to death on craigslist, it's insane. I couldnt tell you how many people tried offering me $100 when I could easily sell the wheels alone for that.
12-21-08, 07:52 PM
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in this economy, even in NYC, used bikes are selling for 50% less than they were over the spring / summer. also, generally the kinds of people who will know what those parts are worth are not the same kinds that would be willing to pay a bunch of money for a conversion.
right now, you could expect $200, up to $300 if you get lucky. $150-175 if you need money right now and can't wait.
when spring / summer comes around, you could probably get $350-$450.
right now, you could expect $200, up to $300 if you get lucky. $150-175 if you need money right now and can't wait.
when spring / summer comes around, you could probably get $350-$450.
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12-21-08, 09:09 PM
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Part it out and you might get a better price.
12-22-08, 11:01 AM
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Yeah like I said, I am waiting for the nicer weather to come around to post it for sale. By then it will get a few more things that should increase the value. On the topic of janky ass bikes selling for a ton, the NW seems to be notorious for things like that happening. I found a Puegot basically all stock, selling for $450 and it was all rusty and had flat tires and no pedals and stuff. Throw me a bone here!!!
12-22-08, 11:48 AM
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Yeah like I said, I am waiting for the nicer weather to come around to post it for sale. By then it will get a few more things that should increase the value. On the topic of janky ass bikes selling for a ton, the NW seems to be notorious for things like that happening. I found a Puegot basically all stock, selling for $450 and it was all rusty and had flat tires and no pedals and stuff. Throw me a bone here!!!
12-22-08, 02:24 PM
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If it was on CL, you have no idea whether it sold for anything near that price, if at all. The same crappy bikes get reposted on CL ad nauseum, many with a laughably high "firm" price tag. If you want a better sense, sell it on eBay where you can look at the selling prices of recently items as opposed to just asking prices. But you just built this up and got it powdercoated, yes? If you're hoping to make a profit, there's little chance now that you invested in the powdercoat. So why not just ride and enjoy? If you're now jonesing for a track bike, throw some fenders (and, please, some foot retention) on the conversion and use it as an excuse to keep your next bike pretty.
