Originally Posted by randyjawa

I have pretty much stopped placing a reserve on any of the bicycles or frame sets that I offer for auction on Ebay. Most items are offered for $9.99. Why? Simply because I no longer have any idea of what these old bikes and frame sets are worth these days. Look at two near identical Torpado bicycles, both the same size and both nearly identical cosmetically and mechanically. $120.00 won the silver/red Torpado as I recall and the yellow/white one tipped the scale at $1,225.00 a week or so ago.

And I do predict this will continue to be the case with vintage road, touring and racing bicycles. As they become more popular, the demand will increase and the prices will go up.

Why the difference in prices of these two near identical mounts. Demand! Two or more people really wanted the yellow Torpado. And they put their money where it counts.