mrtuttle04

I am thinking about making an offer for a '72 Schwinn tandem in average condition. What would you consider a fair price?

big chainring 

What model tandem? Twinn? DeluxeTwinn, Paramount?

mrtuttle04

[h=2]1972 Original Chicago Schwinn Twinn Tandem Bicycle T11[/h]

big chainring 

I had one for 25 years. Sold it last summer. Sold for $200. It was in average condition. Maybe its a regional thing but they seem popular around the Chicago area. Usually listed on CL from $200-300. Tandems from the '60's go for more money. They have enclosed chaincase, big chrome fenders, etc.

Metacortex

Here is the listing: 1972 Original Chicago Schwinn Twinn Tandem Bicycle T11

KonAaron Snake 

Tandems are weird - there isn't much demand, but there isn't much supply. Standard price on a Twinn in my area seems to be 150-200ish...they can sell quickly or slowly depending on who's looking and who has the garage space. Nice tandems can sit at attractive pricing just because there doesn't happen to be a buyer at that size - while some go quickly, high, because the right guy has been looking for two years.

If you're looking for rhythm or reason to tandem pricing, good luck.

bikemig 

$99

mrtuttle04

Thanks everyone for the input. This is the listing I am looking at. It is actually being sold on E-bay with no reserve so it may go for more if multiple people bid on it. I want to get a tandem so that I can ride with my wife. However, being unemployed at this time means I do not have any extra money to buy new. $99 seems like a good deal but it never hurts to check.