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Old 08-02-11 | 07:04 AM
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From: Mans of NC & SW UT Desert

Bikes: 86 Katakura Silk, 87 Prologue X2, 88 Cimarron LE, 1975 Sekai 4000 Professional, 73 Paramount, plus more

Modern bike, perhaps the cyclebetting.com crowd can give you some ideas (cross posted).

Is it really Ti? That would be my first question. Paint is odd. Some Ti bikes are painted, but it is really a small percentage. Wheels don't match. Depending on whether it is really Ti and what Campy group, you are talking big money. Note, it is hard to resell high end bikes at market.

Probably looking at a part out to maximize return. Dozens of Ti frames sell on ebay every day, ditto all the Campy components.

Since you are looking to flip, you should know the drill, what to look for, money is made when you buy the bike, not when you sell it, need a spotless ebay sales record with bicycles included, etc. I manage the "risk" of flipping by usually buying midgrade bikes. The more you pay, the higher the risk. And do you have the tools/time/aptitude to do all the part removal, cleanup, and marketing required to make $$?

I picked up a Ti bike earlier this year to flip. But the value was pretty obvious. Merlin Ti frame, all Dura Ace parts, outstanding condition, low price (for what it was). Of course, it was my size, so right now, it is in the keeper fleet. Best laid plans.....

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