Reality Sets in - EBay shock!!
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Reality Sets in - EBay shock!!
OK, I decided to keep my Lemond BA, have it refitted, a new wheel, new stem, etc., - put about $300+ into it.
The one I originally paid about $1,600 for all told.
So, I go on EBAY - and what do I see?
My EXACT bike for sale for $299 (starting bid) or $499 - buy it now. The bike I have put thousands of miles on this summer.
Since it only has 1.5 days left on the bidding, and there have been no bids, the $299 looks like a possible price.
https://cgi.ebay.com/Lemond-Buenos-Ai...item3f01b82a6b
If I lived in Louisville, KY, I believe I would buy it simply for the spare parts, wheel set, etc. Can't get those red-rimmed Mavic wheels any more.
Oh well, I still love my Lemond BA
Anyone else get a "reality check" lately??
The one I originally paid about $1,600 for all told.
So, I go on EBAY - and what do I see?
My EXACT bike for sale for $299 (starting bid) or $499 - buy it now. The bike I have put thousands of miles on this summer.
Since it only has 1.5 days left on the bidding, and there have been no bids, the $299 looks like a possible price.
https://cgi.ebay.com/Lemond-Buenos-Ai...item3f01b82a6b
If I lived in Louisville, KY, I believe I would buy it simply for the spare parts, wheel set, etc. Can't get those red-rimmed Mavic wheels any more.
Oh well, I still love my Lemond BA
Anyone else get a "reality check" lately??
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I'm thinking about selling off a few bikes to clear out some garage space but I doubt I'd get much for them (compared to the original cost). If anyone is interested in a Ti road bike or a steel mtb ht both Indy Fab, let me know.
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If the parts are important, and the seller will ship, consider buying it anyway, Dnver.
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Can you tell me more about the Ti bike, in a pm if you prefer?
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What, you haven't put the pieces together yet?
I live in Louisville.
I own a BA.
I know for a fact it hates me.
Heaven knows I've threatened to do this for a long time.
QED.
I live in Louisville.
I own a BA.
I know for a fact it hates me.
Heaven knows I've threatened to do this for a long time.
QED.
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OK, I decided to keep my Lemond BA, have it refitted, a new wheel, new stem, etc., - put about $300+ into it.
The one I originally paid about $1,600 for all told.
So, I go on EBAY - and what do I see?
My EXACT bike for sale for $299 (starting bid) or $499 - buy it now. The bike I have put thousands of miles on this summer.
Since it only has 1.5 days left on the bidding, and there have been no bids, the $299 looks like a possible price.
https://cgi.ebay.com/Lemond-Buenos-Ai...item3f01b82a6b
If I lived in Louisville, KY, I believe I would buy it simply for the spare parts, wheel set, etc. Can't get those red-rimmed Mavic wheels any more.
Oh well, I still love my Lemond BA
Anyone else get a "reality check" lately??
The one I originally paid about $1,600 for all told.
So, I go on EBAY - and what do I see?
My EXACT bike for sale for $299 (starting bid) or $499 - buy it now. The bike I have put thousands of miles on this summer.
Since it only has 1.5 days left on the bidding, and there have been no bids, the $299 looks like a possible price.
https://cgi.ebay.com/Lemond-Buenos-Ai...item3f01b82a6b
If I lived in Louisville, KY, I believe I would buy it simply for the spare parts, wheel set, etc. Can't get those red-rimmed Mavic wheels any more.
Oh well, I still love my Lemond BA
Anyone else get a "reality check" lately??
She is offering a GIANT OCR1 - in the wrong frame size, for more money. I'm a large-extra large (6'1")and she has a medium frame.
But she wants to make me a "great" price.... $650. Okay, it isnt a great price - but its tolerable.
So, guess what they sell for on ebay - $650-$700. At best.
So here's a superb bike, in nice shape, that is too small for me. It isn't practical for me to own it and her great price turns out to be a riders price, so I cant even flip it.
Reality. Bummer.
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Used bikes are great deals, no question about it.
Plenty of used Lemonds floating around (there are 12 for sale on Seattle Craigslist right now); I am guessing they were bought by the kind of enthusiast who is looking to upgrade after a few years.
This may close for higher than $299 but I'd be surprised if the seller gets the "buy it now" price of $499.
Plenty of used Lemonds floating around (there are 12 for sale on Seattle Craigslist right now); I am guessing they were bought by the kind of enthusiast who is looking to upgrade after a few years.
This may close for higher than $299 but I'd be surprised if the seller gets the "buy it now" price of $499.
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Not a bike but a few years ago I was looking for a particular lamp that I wanted. I could get one for £90 retail from any bike shop but one shop had them at £70. Nearly bought one but looked on E-bay to see that the shop selling at £70 had them offered as Shop soiled at buy now for £50. I started bidding on one at £30 but the price went up quick and dropped out. Went back after the auction had closed to find that the buy now at £50 had sold for £75.
Couple of months later I looked again and got one for £25.
Couple of months later I looked again and got one for £25.
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Every time I look for something on ebay the price is high, every time I sell the price is low.
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The way to make good money on ebay is to have something to offer which others value highly. Common stuff brings common money, no matter how badly we wish otherwise.
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Perception is the key. Human nature people always want something for nothing and want to sell used at near new prices. LOL
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Used bike prices are all over the map. I've been lucky. I bought this Peugeot for $100 and sold it for $290:
My Trek was advertised for $750 on craigslist, and I got it for $350.
My Trek was advertised for $750 on craigslist, and I got it for $350.
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