I don't believe those valuations for Lemond Zurichs - at least here in San Diego, they are not going for that much. I in fact just bought a really nice 1997 Zurich (the first year it was made with 853) for $225. I realize I got a great deal on it, and the '97s tend to sell for slightly less than the '99-03 but I think the closer fair value is $400-450 or so, maybe just above $500 if it's in pristine condition. Any Lemond Zurich that was listed for over $500 hangs around a good long while unless it's really in cherry condition, which the OP's bike is not. I think he's right about getting in the vicinity of $300 for it, maybe more if he really tunes it up, which he doesn't wish to. I also think that the half True Temper, half 120 OCLV Carbon frames are less desirable than the full 853 frames are - particularly if the carbon is cosmetically rough.