Originally Posted by
T-Mar
This is far over priced for a circa 1983-1984 model with Aelle tubing and a Galli Sport group. In fact it's about $200 over the original MSRP. Regarding sizing, I'd my starting point would be a 52cm, assuming you have average proportions. 50cm is probably manageable but may not be ideal without some changes, likely a longer stem.
This is interesting. In certain other items (wristwatches for instance), a $500 purchase in the 80s is likely worth over $10k now (much higher than inflation would suggest). For certain other items (maybe a television), a $500 purchase in the 80s is likely not worth $50 now.