Originally Posted by
rccardr
In my recent experience, high end truly collectible stuff is still selling at a good price. I moved two very expensive bikes last week at the asking price very quickly.
Mid-level stuff- you know, solid performer, great condition, will last forever, sub $500 price point- is moving very slowly. Witness the lovely Voyageur I have posted in the FS section. It's also posted on CL and FM- not even a scammer contact.
Bike store stuff below the super-high-end is pretty much on sale. I get e-mails every day offering big price reductions on name brand bikes. Also just bought a 20" geared bike for the youngest grandson. Store price matched without a second thought at about a 25% discount.
So, there's that.
I agree with this. The stuff that is truly collectable, is still up there. I don't see that stuff dropping in price any time soon. But I'll be watching regardless.
I've been able to sell everything I've listed but you have to be willing to drop the price. I've been on the other side of the deals and it feels good to get a good one, so pass it along.
But really, who cares, do your math on what something is worth to you and buy what you like accordingly. If you're riding a bike, it's hard to not get your monies worth from the experience and benefits.
I'm hoping to get a bicycle this weekend, initially listed at 1k, and to me, not worth it, but price drop to 500 and now I'm in. Similar bike just got listed for 3k on ebay, so I'm looking forward to seeing that listing in my notifications for a while, or at least until they get real about the price.