Does anyone out there know how much my bike is worth?
11-28-11, 08:26 PM
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I think a mod. will be by shortly to move you to the Appraisal forum where you'll get some info.
11-28-11, 09:41 PM
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I think its later than 1981. I bought a pair in 1982 and they still used the solid cast fork.
There is a chance the frame was made in 1981 and not turned into a bicycle until later.
Beyond that, it appears in nice shape. In Southern California Chicago Schwinns get respect, ladies bike less.
Around here, at $100. it would sell fast. At $200. it might get purchased for the parts, transferred to a mens frame.
Above that, it needs that buyer who... nostalgia, Christmas approaching, need a classic bike to put under the tree that only requires a small amount of primping....
There is a chance the frame was made in 1981 and not turned into a bicycle until later.
Beyond that, it appears in nice shape. In Southern California Chicago Schwinns get respect, ladies bike less.
Around here, at $100. it would sell fast. At $200. it might get purchased for the parts, transferred to a mens frame.
Above that, it needs that buyer who... nostalgia, Christmas approaching, need a classic bike to put under the tree that only requires a small amount of primping....
11-28-11, 10:00 PM
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Around here $100 tops. Probably more like $50 if you want to sell it in a reasonable amount of time. Ladies single speed cruisers don't have a lot of value.
11-29-11, 01:13 PM
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The strait fork and unbrazed welds mean this bike was most likely an import made after 82 meaning it has little C&V value. As a basic womens cruiser it is likely only worth $100 in most markets.
11-29-11, 02:10 PM
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$50 sounds like a reasonable asking price for around here. If you're in Venice Beach maybe a little higher. Maybe a little higher in other places with flat riding opportunities.
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