Originally Posted by
bargainguy
This summer, I was trying to sell an 80's steel touring bike. I installed new cables, housing, chain, and bar tape, and equipped it with F + R alloy racks, fenders and panniers. At $200, there were no takers. I finally gave up.
Holy ¢£¶¡. That is depressing. I am glad I don't buy bikes to flip anymore. I do have fond memories of the Trek 720's, Miyata 1000's etc that made some tidy profits.