Is this a good price? 1960's Schwinn Suburban 5 speed
04-27-16, 08:28 PM
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Is this a good price? 1960's Schwinn Suburban 5 speed
Here's a pic. Guy wants $30 for it. Needs tires and some tlc. What's the price for something like this? If it's not worth $30, how much should I offer for?
04-27-16, 08:34 PM
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I bought an old Univega once. It was on Craigslist for $25... the guy took $20 for it. I had to cut the rusted chain off with cable cutters. It was a ton of work (and more than a couple bucks) to bring it back... and I really enjoyed it.
04-27-16, 08:47 PM
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Free is the right price for it and I am not being a smart ass about it. Patience and vigilence can reward you with a much nicer Schwinn that you can ride rather than spend hours cleaning off rust. Here is my Speedster, which cost me $75 in condition as shown.
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I'd have to agree that free is the right price. If he wants $30.00 for it make sure it's rideable when you get it - i.e. has tires and tubes, brakes work, chain is OK, steering is OK, etc.
04-27-16, 11:40 PM
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The Suburban was first offered in 1970. That looks like a '71 or '72 Suburban in Burgundy, the only two years that color was offered. If you want it I'd offer $20 and then go to $25 if that wasn't accepted.
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04-28-16, 06:07 AM
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Thanks guys, I'll probably pass on this one. It's actually kinda hard to find bikes around here that are priced reasonably.
04-28-16, 07:06 AM
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Thanks guys, I'll probably pass on this one. It's actually kinda hard to find bikes around here that are priced reasonably.
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