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Sales Advice
I recently acquired a 2007-08 serotta ottrott from a friend. It is a custom model and rides like a dream, not to mention it is in excellent condition, h have rode less than a 1000 miles on it, and the previous owner did not rider it at all.
I am a collegiate racer and feel that i am babying it too much in crits, and am looking for a more agressive bike for this race season. My friends say that i can sell the bike for enough money to get a new bike that would better suite my needs.
what kind of prices should i ask for a bike like this?
I know a current serotta ottrott frame would run someone around $7000.00....
I am a collegiate racer and feel that i am babying it too much in crits, and am looking for a more agressive bike for this race season. My friends say that i can sell the bike for enough money to get a new bike that would better suite my needs.
what kind of prices should i ask for a bike like this?
I know a current serotta ottrott frame would run someone around $7000.00....
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On average, a used bike is not worth as much as the owner thinks, but more than the buyer thinks 
Google and ebay are your friends. Watch the auctions for a while and you'll get a reasonable range. Right now there is a '08 model full campagnolo drivetrain with a $4k buy now.
You may also consider a trade-down; somebody may be willing to do a trade plus cash.

Google and ebay are your friends. Watch the auctions for a while and you'll get a reasonable range. Right now there is a '08 model full campagnolo drivetrain with a $4k buy now.
You may also consider a trade-down; somebody may be willing to do a trade plus cash.
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On average, a used bike is not worth as much as the owner thinks, but more than the buyer thinks 
Google and ebay are your friends. Watch the auctions for a while and you'll get a reasonable range. Right now there is a '08 model full campagnolo drivetrain with a $4k buy now.
You may also consider a trade-down; somebody may be willing to do a trade plus cash.

Google and ebay are your friends. Watch the auctions for a while and you'll get a reasonable range. Right now there is a '08 model full campagnolo drivetrain with a $4k buy now.
You may also consider a trade-down; somebody may be willing to do a trade plus cash.
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