1958 Mens and Womens Raleigh Sports 3-Speed Bikes - Value?
Hello everyone!
I'm brand new to this forum and the biking community at large, but I'm hoping some of you may be able to help me out! I was gifted two 1958 Raleigh Sports bikes (one men's, one women's--"his and hers," if you will). I confirmed the date on the rear hub. The couple that originally owned these bikes passed away, but I believe they were the only owners. It looks to me that aside from the saddles and a few aftermarket additions that could be easily removed, all pieces of both bikes are original, Raleigh, and therefore manufactured in Nottingham, England. They're in rough shape in that they've definitely got some rust, have been outside for some time (no covered or indoor area to store them), and are probably not functional for riding without a fair amount of TLC. The men's rear wheel is definitely broken.
In my research on eBay, CL, Oldroads, etc. I see a fair amount of conflicting sale prices, varying quite a bit depending on the year and condition of the bike. I also see that certain individual parts sell for a decent amount. For example, the same pedals for sale starting at $150. I live in Portland, OR where there is a thriving bike community, but don't see a lot of these for sale locally.
Anyway, can anyone help me out in estimating what these are worth, and how I should go about selling them? As is, or per individual parts, etc? Any info/assistance you have would be very much appreciated!
Thank you!
PS The forum won't let me upload photos? Unsure why, they are in a JPEG format
Last edited by adriennelaine; 06-12-20 at 04:07 PM.
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