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Old 06-09-20 | 10:41 AM
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Originally Posted by 3speedslow
Starting at 299... if going back to stock old parts then really, the frame is the selling point. Don’t know your market but maybe 125-150 range?

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3SpeedSlow, I agree.

I don't mean to get philosophical, (or start an argument) but here's my theory on bike value/price.
And I use this as 'rule of thumb' just to get an idea.

Using $400 dealer price as example.
Dealer sells it retail for $400, they bought it wholesale for $200, manufacturer made parts for $100.

So, for a $299 bike (using my theory) the bike (collection of parts) is worth $75, but you are doing setup, tuning, using your tools, material, time, labor. So, $100-150, is reasonable.

And that's what I'd pay for a well maintained used Nano.
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