Originally Posted by
3speed
I could definitely get $400 for the 914 with tri-color, maybe $500. I got $300 in a day for my old Bridgestone 300 Sport Touring with stock Suntour alpha derailleurs and accushift. I also got $350 in a day for a Miyata 512 with the stock Shimano light action stuff. Neither person even offered me less than my asking price. Madison is just stupid with bike prices. That's why even though I'm Really into bikes, I've hardly ever gotten anything other than small parts from Madison CL. I've even seen a few Next bikes disappear within a couple days for $50-$75 range.
Wow, that's a hot market. Around here, a LA 512 might bring $225, and it would take a while to sell. Bridgestone 300 Sport, maybe $200, with several days, and probably multiple reposts to sell.
On the other hand, I can find bikes at prices that others find unbelievable. So I save on the upfront cost, but I do not get the high selling price some enjoy. It kind of balances out.