1973 Schwinn World Voyageur
05-06-17, 03:09 PM
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1973 Schwinn World Voyageur
What does one in decent shape go for these days? All original (except saddle), orange, good paint and chrome. 21" frame.
Sorry, one mediocre picture, and eBay not much help.
Sorry, one mediocre picture, and eBay not much help.
05-06-17, 03:17 PM
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The Pride-Of-Matsu****a!
Love the two helmets. One can only wonder about the last rider. Perhaps it was a Rosey Grier - Ray Milland combo:
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The Pride-Of-Matsu****a!
Love the two helmets. One can only wonder about the last rider. Perhaps it was a Rosey Grier - Ray Milland combo:
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05-06-17, 03:25 PM
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Originally Posted by juvela
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The Pride-Of-Matsu****a!
Love the two helmets. One can only wonder about the last rider. Perhaps it was a Rosey Grier - Ray Milland combo:
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The Pride-Of-Matsu****a!
Love the two helmets. One can only wonder about the last rider. Perhaps it was a Rosey Grier - Ray Milland combo:
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Thanks for your lack of help
05-06-17, 05:02 PM
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Originally Posted by Flog00
In my area, Ohio, $100.
Here's one with a bent fork:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-1972...sAAOSwyQtV01Kq
05-06-17, 05:36 PM
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Originally Posted by howsteepisit
I think more like 150 -200 if you fix the saddle.
Last one that sold on eBay:
05-06-17, 05:41 PM
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No collegiate will bring 100 here, why ask for valuations and then argue about it?
Originally Posted by jiangshi
That is a Collegiate price. This is a World Voyageur.
No collegiate will bring 100 here, why ask for valuations and then argue about it?
Here's one with a bent fork:
Vintage 1972 Schwinn world Voyager rare orange in color | eBay
No collegiate will bring 100 here, why ask for valuations and then argue about it?
Here's one with a bent fork:
Vintage 1972 Schwinn world Voyager rare orange in color | eBay
05-06-17, 05:47 PM
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Originally Posted by jiangshi
For all I know the original Fujita Belt could be under the cover.
Last one that sold on eBay:
1972 Schwinn World Voyageur 21 In. Kool Orange Touring Bike Very Good Condition | eBay
Last one that sold on eBay:
1972 Schwinn World Voyageur 21 In. Kool Orange Touring Bike Very Good Condition | eBay
Seems like someone overpaid to me, but those were really nice bikes back then. Clean up yours and go for it. Hell if one sold for 500, try 650.
05-06-17, 06:23 PM
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To be crystal clear, it's not my bike, but I'm thinking of buying it with flipping in mind.
I have no idea what it will sell for, but a few years ago these were somewhat desirable. Maybe not so much anymore.
I have no idea what it will sell for, but a few years ago these were somewhat desirable. Maybe not so much anymore.
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I think they are much better bikes than the general consensus thinks. There is little to no cachet with the bike, so flipping will involve finding a person who knows about and likes this specific bike. I think it's risky.
05-06-17, 07:38 PM
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Huh? The second from the top is probably worth more than the second from the bottom, but condition, collectability, marketing presentation, and location all enter into the value of a bicycle. You need to be aware that valuations are an art and reflect the evaluator's experience, market, and biases. Often bikes are sold for less than or more than people's estimated values. If you want to be a flipper, you need experience to be able to assess what it will take to sell in your market. You will win some lose some.
Good Luck!
Good Luck!
05-06-17, 08:54 PM
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I should buy it for 50...80 and try selling it for 200 or more.
I sold in the last three years around 10...15 Colegiate with prices between 100 and 140.
I sold in the last three years around 10...15 Colegiate with prices between 100 and 140.
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05-06-17, 09:18 PM
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Originally Posted by howsteepisit
Huh? The second from the top is probably worth more than the second from the bottom, but condition, collectability, marketing presentation, and location all enter into the value of a bicycle. You need to be aware that valuations are an art and reflect the evaluator's experience, market, and biases. Often bikes are sold for less than or more than people's estimated values. If you want to be a flipper, you need experience to be able to assess what it will take to sell in your market. You will win some lose some.
Good Luck!
Good Luck!
Before the market crash I could get $200 for a nice Collegiate or Suburban, $300 for a Raleigh Sports. There is not much of a comparison for a World Voyageur in today's market, which is why I asked.
You have not been much of a help, other to add to my ignore list.
05-06-17, 09:20 PM
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I'd pay up to 350 or so for a nice World Voyageur. Really sweet bikes with a little Schwinn coolness thrown in.
05-06-17, 09:39 PM
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Originally Posted by jiangshi
What does one in decent shape go for these days? All original (except saddle), orange, good paint and chrome. 21" frame.
For all I know the original Fujita Belt could be under the cover.
Originally Posted by juvela
The Pride-Of-Matsu****a!
Last edited by Metacortex; 05-06-17 at 10:08 PM.
05-06-17, 09:45 PM
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Originally Posted by jiangshi
Flipped for a decade, haven't flipped for a decade. I just don't have a pulse on the current market. I was hoping to find out if a World Voyageur was still considered valuable. 10 years ago it would have brought as much as a Paramount.
Before the market crash I could get $200 for a nice Collegiate or Suburban, $300 for a Raleigh Sports. There is not much of a comparison for a World Voyageur in today's market, which is why I asked.
You have not been much of a help, other to add to my ignore list.
Before the market crash I could get $200 for a nice Collegiate or Suburban, $300 for a Raleigh Sports. There is not much of a comparison for a World Voyageur in today's market, which is why I asked.
You have not been much of a help, other to add to my ignore list.
Sorry to have engaged you. I will go back to my original thought 150-200, but for you, 0
05-06-17, 10:18 PM
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Originally Posted by Metacortex
There are several other non-original parts on that bike in addition to the saddle. Also note that it has the smallest 21" frame, which may limit the potential market.
The original saddle wasn't a Fujita Belt. Given the missing original parts and questionable condition I'd value it at around $250, maybe a bit more if one intended on parting it out.
They were also made by Bridgestone, although those examples are much more rare.
The original saddle wasn't a Fujita Belt. Given the missing original parts and questionable condition I'd value it at around $250, maybe a bit more if one intended on parting it out.
They were also made by Bridgestone, although those examples are much more rare.
05-07-17, 08:03 AM
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Originally Posted by jiangshi
What is not original that you can see? Toe clips missing? What else? Freewheel?
05-07-17, 08:03 AM
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Local Detroit market is soft, also too small for most guys. Otherwise IMHO $250-$299 locally, refurbished.
EBAY it and go high. Might appeal to the overseas Japanese market with small frame.
EBAY it and go high. Might appeal to the overseas Japanese market with small frame.
05-07-17, 09:30 AM
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Originally Posted by oddjob2
Local Detroit market is soft, also too small for most guys. Otherwise IMHO $250-$299 locally, refurbished.
EBAY it and go high. Might appeal to the overseas Japanese market with small frame.
EBAY it and go high. Might appeal to the overseas Japanese market with small frame.
05-07-17, 09:38 AM
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Originally Posted by oddjob2
Local Detroit market is soft, also too small for most guys. Otherwise IMHO $250-$299 locally, refurbished.
EBAY it and go high. Might appeal to the overseas Japanese market with small frame.
EBAY it and go high. Might appeal to the overseas Japanese market with small frame.
05-11-17, 03:22 PM
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Just to follow up. The bike became available today. The firm asking price was $200. I would have paid as much as $80, but would have preferred under $50. The saddle is a replacement (Schwinn) and the paint and chrome are okay, not spectacular.
I may go back tomorrow and see if it's still hanging around, but maybe not.
I may go back tomorrow and see if it's still hanging around, but maybe not.
