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Old 04-29-09, 10:46 AM
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how is much is a good offer?

dude says it's "obo." i don't want to be a jerk and super-low ball him, nor do i want the reverse.
what's a reasonable price for this setup?

https://corvallis.craigslist.org/bik/1145100272.html

i'm just kind of stoked it's a 64 cm.
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? $100?
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apart from the surly sprocket none of the components look SUPER nice. i would offer 100 to start, but maybe 250 tops if its nice and clean and the components arent worn.
I would be surprised if he's getting a ton of offers for a 64cm.
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apart from the surly sprocket none of the components look SUPER nice. i would offer 100 to start, but maybe 250 tops if its nice and clean and the components arent worn.
I would be surprised if he's getting a ton of offers for a 64cm.
Your joking right? You can get a Windsor The Hour for almost that (also available in size 64). Conversions like this aren't worth it unless you are doing it yourself for the experience and/or you have a really really nice frame to base it on. I don't see anything here thats worth much. Old steel is a gamble. I've built three conversions based on old lugged frames similar to this one and 2 of them cracked within 1000 miles. The other one is still going, but probably because I haven't ridden it much. I'd maybe go up to $150. Its worth slightly more than a X-mart bike (maybe), but not more.
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thank you for the advice.
i honestly had no idea what to offer for this thing (aside from something in the 50-20o range), and your input really helped.
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try 150. its reasonable.
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agreed, 150 sounds ok for a conversion like that. see if he takes it
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The SS/FG Craigslist market is very saturated in Eugene. I'd offer $100. Also, start checking out the Eugene Craigslist; at least 4 SS/FG a day here.
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