Eddy Merckx Corsa Frame Value
03-24-10, 08:45 AM
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Eddy Merckx Corsa Frame Value
Hi all...what would the value be of this circa 1993 Eddy Merckx Corsa frame be...seller says tubing is Columbus SLX tubing throughout...some paint flake and a ding in the top tube (see photo)...seller is asking $250. Deal or no deal?
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03-24-10, 08:50 AM
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Condition is everything. Anywhere from $200-600 with a dent clearly putting it in the lower end of the spectrum. What size is it?
03-24-10, 08:59 AM
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If it didn't have that dent it would hit $600 on eBay, no problem. People go nuts for sweet ol'Merckx frames, even ones that are in rough condition.
But yeah, I would say the seller could still get at least $400 with the dent so $250 is a good deal.
But yeah, I would say the seller could still get at least $400 with the dent so $250 is a good deal.
03-24-10, 11:02 AM
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$250 is a very good price... but that dent... Think about taking it to a local frame maker for repair. It would be a great investment. If you do not have a local frame maker, I would highly recommend Spectrum Cycles here are their repair prices (they charge $15-$75 for dent repairs) and the person who would do the work is Tom Kellogg of Ross Signature and Merlin fame...
03-24-10, 12:14 PM
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$250 is a very good price... but that dent... Think about taking it to a local frame maker for repair. It would be a great investment. If you do not have a local frame maker, I would highly recommend Spectrum Cycles here are their repair prices (they charge $15-$75 for dent repairs) and the person who would do the work is Tom Kellogg of Ross Signature and Merlin fame...
03-25-10, 08:44 PM
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The seller will give me the frame for $200, plus throw in a 120mm ITM titanium stem...would you pull the trigger? Thanks!
03-25-10, 10:27 PM
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buy it! You will forever regret it if you don't.
03-27-10, 09:12 PM
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I'm really weird about dents and dings...and the people above saying buy it probably know a lot more than me...but I'll give the dissenting opinion:
I would absolutely not pay hundreds of dollars for a bike with a ding in it...I don't care who made it. I wouldn't buy a Hetchins with a dent.
Take your time, take a deep breath...and wait for a better deal with a bike that is whole.
I would absolutely not pay hundreds of dollars for a bike with a ding in it...I don't care who made it. I wouldn't buy a Hetchins with a dent.
Take your time, take a deep breath...and wait for a better deal with a bike that is whole.
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09-28-19, 03:45 PM
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That dent is pretty deep but likely isn't going to ruin the ride or structure of the frame. Collector value is voided but it would make a great rider and $250 is fair but a bit on the high end bc of the dent. without the dent, the frame is worth $500 or so.
09-28-19, 04:03 PM
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Not sure what I'd do. I'd like that frame (and it's my size-ish), but that dent would definitely be making me wonder about it.
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