Originally Posted by
Rocket-Sauce
I have found that as I get older (and wiser? grumpier?), I find myself getting cheaper and cheaper when it comes to cycling stuff.
I actually passed on a bike that I have desired and lusted over for years for this reason (Merckx 10th Anniversary with Dura Ace for $900) because I thought "Meh... a cheaper one will come up with Campy...". Well, that was 5 years ago.
I get grumpier and grumpier when I see the same NICE bikes listed for too much $$ over and over. "Hey, seller! If it doesn't sell for that price after being listed for 6 months, LOWER your price!"
I agree....I can't buy into the premium price for a vintage anything. An antique store around here has what I believe is a UE-18 for sale. I asked what they would do price wise on it....$450. I laughed and left. Shame, because it would fit my wife really well, and probably be a nice rider once some real brake levers were installed and it was fixed up. I'll check back in a few months and off $75.
