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Bikes: Current 79 Nishiki Custum Sport, Jeunet 620, notable previous bikes P.K. Ripper loop tail, Kawahara Laser Lite, Paramount Track full chrome, Raliegh Internatioanl, Motobecan Super Mirage. 59 Crown royak 3 speed
Why do people pay so much for old Italian and French Components?
Not so much a question about the specific value of something but a general one. I just got done listing some components that I consider basically junk on e-bay. A old Campagnolo Record derailleur not even complete that someone paid nearly $40 for and couple of 6speed freewheels a Regina and Sachs that someone paid $20 for. I would like some insight into why people are willing to pay these kind of prices for old French and Italian components that are basically junk. It just doesn't make a lot of since to me and I was hoping for some insight before I sell some of the other stuff in my junk bin.