How much should I sell my Japanese Bridgestone for?
05-18-13, 01:32 PM
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How much should I sell my Japanese Bridgestone for?
I'm selling my Bridgestone Roadman, and I'm not sure how much it should go for.
I bought it for around $250 off a friend, but I have a feeling it might be worth more than that. Not sure, can anyone tell me? Have a reference?
I bought it for around $250 off a friend, but I have a feeling it might be worth more than that. Not sure, can anyone tell me? Have a reference?
05-18-13, 03:10 PM
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Hi Lisbeth, and welcome to BF.
According to what I've found in a quick Google search, the Roadman was an entry level road bike with a straight gauge chromoly front triangle. I'm not sure what differences there are/were in components between Roadman models or from year-to-year, but I'm guessing ~$250 would be the upper end of current prices for a bike in decent shape.
Since "bridgestone roadman" doesn't show up on either active or completed ebay listings, I suspect it wasn't imported to the U.S. in any quantity, if at all.
If you can read Japanese (I can't), there are some Bridgestone Roadman models in on-line catalogs HERE.
According to what I've found in a quick Google search, the Roadman was an entry level road bike with a straight gauge chromoly front triangle. I'm not sure what differences there are/were in components between Roadman models or from year-to-year, but I'm guessing ~$250 would be the upper end of current prices for a bike in decent shape.
Since "bridgestone roadman" doesn't show up on either active or completed ebay listings, I suspect it wasn't imported to the U.S. in any quantity, if at all.
If you can read Japanese (I can't), there are some Bridgestone Roadman models in on-line catalogs HERE.
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06-04-13, 02:59 PM
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Thank you! Yes, I'm twice removed from the original owner, and I know it was never sold in the U.S. (he had it shipped over when he moved to the U.S.). Thanks!
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Agree on $250-ish, unless you're doing ebay or live in a major market.
Japanese only model probably won't add any value for the CL audience.
Nice looking bike!
Japanese only model probably won't add any value for the CL audience.
Nice looking bike!
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