Originally Posted by
jet sanchEz
What would you folks estimate the real value of that frame is? I ask because I have access to the exact bike built up with modern Chorus in better shape for less than a grand, same size, same cable routing over the BB, same everything. I hesitated because the frame was old and I thought that it had been re-painted, have I made a huge mistake?
I really cannot believe the odd coincidence...and I really cannot believe how high that auction went! Do you reckon the bidders were mostly in Europe?
Perhaps I should be quiet, since I know less than many here, but what I've found is that at the higher levels price and value become subjective. It's inconsistent and the value truly is "whatever someone will pay." What I've found is that there are certain general guide lines...a Merckx in x condition is worth about xxxx.
When it's something truly special, that xxx price is out the window and it's all about finding the right buyer...and I don't think it usually happens on ebay. I think those sales generally take place between high end collectors who know one another. When on ebay...you're rolling the dice and hoping one of those guys is looking. Or you're a buyer and hoping you can buy it without those folks noticing...and counting on being able to find them later to sell it.