The bluebook is a loose guideline at best.
Prices vary by location, season, and condition. The variance is tremendous, probably 3:1 between a good condition bike in Spring, and a fixer upper in November.
If you're near a college, prices, both buy and sell are highest in September, and lowest at the end of May as incoming students buy and sell their transport.
If you're able to accurately estimate condition and do your own work fixing or adjusting, but not replacing many parts, you can get great deals on bikes in sub prime condition. Otherwise, be careful because just a few basic replacement part needs can turn the best deal into a dog.
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