Originally Posted by
mishmasher
I am the proud new owner of a Cherry Red Bridgestone RB-2, 60cm, which I understand is not worth anything more than $200. The Reno Bike Project made a pretty profit on me (bought it for $275) and I am glad, I love that place. Anybody within 100 miles would do themselves service to stop in and rifle through the bins. The value of the joyful exuberance for cycling I have rediscovered more than compensates for any dollar I paid over the "Blue Book" price.
Don't fret over Bicycle Blue Book values. Bridgestones are often more expensive than other brands due to cool factor and the cult of Grant Peterson (I call this the Bridgestone Tax). $275 for an RB-2 in the pandemic sounds like a fine deal to me.