I sold a 97 Trek Carbon fiber bike for $600 on CL, well above estimated value from this forum. The bike was presentable, but far from perfect. Here are a couple of things I learned
- So much depends on how you frame the price..my reference point was a new CF bike, so you could buy this one for 1/3 the price.
- I was patient, took me about 6 weeks..with all the drama of Craigslist, lowball offers sight unseen, people who just " had to have it", and never heard from again.
I ended up selling it to young man, who thought himself fortunate to have found it, and sent me a note about his glorious first ride.
For unusual and older bikes...price and value are truly in the eye of the beholder. It is not like "shopping for tires"...bikes come and go, comparables are hard to find, and many are satisfied with a fair price on something they want.