I've also recently sold some "mid grade" bikes that were in beautiful condition just to pare things down and get some $'s together for my custom build. It never hurts to list items for what you would be willing to part with them for, then pull the listing in a couple weeks if no interest. I have some bikes I flat out will not sell, but once I made that short list in my head I was willing to float the other stuff on CL. Some of it has moved at a tidy profit. For me selling three bikes to fund one I'd be happy to ride anytime is a decent trade. Having a plan helps with solving the problem.