About 3-4 years ago when the Mpls market was super hot the competition increased for the raw product due to additional flippers getting in on the action. I feel fortunate that for various reasons, including time to invest, I became more selective (does it fit me?, is it something I'd want?, is it too good to pass up? etc.) about the same time. Therefore in the past year or two I had a minimal amount to unload as the prices and demand declined.

The whole peak vintage revival has left me with about 10 bikes more than my wife claims I need but I love them all and am not yet ready to part with them. My only regret is that I was hoping the premium prices for 80's vintage full touring bikes would supplement my retirement income as I weaned myself from them. I fear that the interest in bike packing style bikes and the general decline in C&V will reduce the value of my collection. I guess all I can do is enjoy them while I can and if the local market is still soft I can offer them up here for a fair price and know they will have a good home.

Have any of you noticed a difference in the valuation of touring bikes as compared to other C&V bikes?