Originally Posted by
rosefarts
So I've been browsing too, see my recent thread about rigid 29ers.
You're right, I'm seeing way fewer good used frames. In the semi distant past I've sold a GT xziang, a Zaskar LE, Felt B2, a Scandium Olympus, an unbranded 7000 series frame, and a multitude of components. It's just not there anymore. When I do find something, its like $200 less than retail and almost always for someone 6'3".
Those bikes are going somewhere. I sell my unwanted ones at the he local Co-op. Pros Closet probably gets a few. Craigslist a few more. FB marketplace occasionally. Not much here but there are a few more forums with classifieds. It's pretty diluted and that keeps the used price higher.
I'm still seeing lots of good 26r on eBay for a lot less than 5 years ago. I've luckily unloaded a few Ti bikes like Moots and Dean, carbons GT and Spesh before the bottom fell out on 26rs. I've kept a few 26rs for nostalgia sake but recently tried to off load a Klein. After a few scant offers of $50 for a Klein Rascal I gave up and going to instead strip and repaint it pink for my kid who wants a bike to ride around at college.
Also a quick scan on eBay, I'm still seeing considerably lower prices. No one will buy a 1K 26r anymore, you can even find Ti for under 400 if you are patient