Joined: Jun 2005
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From: South of Raleigh, North of New Hill, East of Harris Lake, NC
Bikes: Specialized Tarmac, Specialized Roubaix, Giant OCR-C, Specialized Stumpjumper FSR, Stumpjumper Comp, 88 & 92Nishiki Ariel, 87 Centurion Ironman, 92 Paramount, 84 Nishiki Medalist
When I sell a bike, it's usually well below the going rate for that type of bike. The exasperation on the part of buyers is finding a good bike for a fair price. Far to many flippers want very high dollars for not much bike. I see it here in the Raleigh area all the time. Eg. step through, entry level Schwinns with friction shifters, $125. Trek 800's $175 and it needs work!
I sell bikes for a price that lets me sleep at night after I've fixed anything that needs fixing and lubed anything that needs lubing. I've had people return or call asking if I'm selling another bike.
If you can sleep at night for the price you're charging, and you're happy with what you receive, IMHO, don't raise the prices.
I believe a higher power is watching, that's why we find so many good deals on bikes we want.
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