Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 23,639
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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
I sold a series Paramount once, the only thing the buyer cared about was that it was "pretty". Her eyes glazed over as soon as I started explaining some of the features of the bike.
I sold a similar Motobecane (to the OP) to a college kid. Tried to explain that one too. The only thing he was interested in: "Is it really FRENCH?" I told him, "YES". WOW, a cool french bike, I'll take it. I'm sure he would have been just as excited buying a UO8....
As much as many of us (me included) on this list are really interested in all the details, 99% of the buyers I deal with could care less. At most, they want it to be light, and cosmetically appealing. The difference between Cyclone G1 and Suntour AR? They could care less.
Anymore, I rarely provide any info, unless they ask. 5% ask, 95% just want to buy and leave.
+1 On toe clips I remove them.
Note, I tend to sell a lot of midgrade bikes. $600 bike around here = ebay only.
Last edited by wrk101; 06-01-13 at 11:43 AM.