What's it worth???
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- gairym
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What's it worth???
I'm gonna start this off with a question of my own but maybe, if folk fancy it, this could be a thread for anyone who'd like to know how much to put something up for sale for?
So.....
I need to get rid of a bike and despite abso-bloody-lutely loving this bike I am thinking of selling my Velo Orange 'Piolet'.
But how much is it worth?
Frame/forks: Velo Orange 'Piolet' (large, purple)
Wheels: Hope 'XC' (29")
Tyres: WTB 'Ranger' (2.4" with tan walls)
Drivetrain: SRAM 'Eagle GX' (1*12, 32t front, 10-50t rear)
Cranks: SRAM 'Eagle GX'
Pedals: none
Brakes: TRP 'Spyres'
Bars: Salsa 'Woodchipper'
Saddle: Brooks 'B17 narrow, Imperial, honey) - brand new with only one test ride which confirmed it's not for me.
Stem: 'something'
Headset: Hope
Bottom bracket: Hope (ceramic)
All in very good condition. Normal signs of a year and a half of (light) use with no noteworthy damage or wear (1200km).
Well??? How much should I put it for sale for???
So.....
I need to get rid of a bike and despite abso-bloody-lutely loving this bike I am thinking of selling my Velo Orange 'Piolet'.
But how much is it worth?
Frame/forks: Velo Orange 'Piolet' (large, purple)
Wheels: Hope 'XC' (29")
Tyres: WTB 'Ranger' (2.4" with tan walls)
Drivetrain: SRAM 'Eagle GX' (1*12, 32t front, 10-50t rear)
Cranks: SRAM 'Eagle GX'
Pedals: none
Brakes: TRP 'Spyres'
Bars: Salsa 'Woodchipper'
Saddle: Brooks 'B17 narrow, Imperial, honey) - brand new with only one test ride which confirmed it's not for me.
Stem: 'something'
Headset: Hope
Bottom bracket: Hope (ceramic)
All in very good condition. Normal signs of a year and a half of (light) use with no noteworthy damage or wear (1200km).
Well??? How much should I put it for sale for???
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Re: What's it worth???
(a few photos - different saddle)
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Re: What's it worth???
Oh £25? PayPal?
Sadly probably less than you’d think, sad as it you often get a better return by splitting.
Sadly probably less than you’d think, sad as it you often get a better return by splitting.
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- gairym
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Re: What's it worth???
Yeah, I fear you're correct.
But I'm not giving up on the dream of selling it whole yet.....
But I'm not giving up on the dream of selling it whole yet.....
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Re: What's it worth???
How much do you want for it?
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Re: What's it worth???
I really like that, maybe worth more to keep it?
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Re: What's it worth???
I sell a few bikes / frames as I change stuff a lot. My guess in good condition is between 30 and 60% of its original value depending on how high the original value (the higher the value, the lower the % due to perceived warranty risk), desirability and age (matching 'current' standards comes in here)
So... really rough guess
Frame and fork, £700
Wheels, £400
drive, £200
cranks, £100
Brakes, £125
Finishing, £300
Total £1825
Not too old, nice condition, still the current frame but is QR (I know they're fine, but I don't make the rules), adaptable wheels, slightly odd shifter solution
I reckon go in at 50% to make the sale
£912.50 (if I am remotely accurate on my guesswork above)
Probably less than you want to sell it for. But, thats how I work out what to sell stuff for. If you want it to go quicker, then less.
So... really rough guess
Frame and fork, £700
Wheels, £400
drive, £200
cranks, £100
Brakes, £125
Finishing, £300
Total £1825
Not too old, nice condition, still the current frame but is QR (I know they're fine, but I don't make the rules), adaptable wheels, slightly odd shifter solution
I reckon go in at 50% to make the sale
£912.50 (if I am remotely accurate on my guesswork above)
Probably less than you want to sell it for. But, thats how I work out what to sell stuff for. If you want it to go quicker, then less.
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Re: What's it worth???
I've no idea but Dave's theory doesn't sound bad. The main thing is that it's not a medium thankfully
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Re: What's it worth???
Agree, Dave's rough calc seems ballpark. The shifter thing will put a lot of people off IMO. Not for any good reason, just that it's quirky and out of the ordinary.
It's gorgeous and I would love it but seems too close to the Gryphon. Plus maybe a touch big.
It's gorgeous and I would love it but seems too close to the Gryphon. Plus maybe a touch big.
Re: What's it worth???
Well stone me, two people think I am about right about something. Thats me done for the day, back to bed.
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- gairym
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Re: What's it worth???
Thanks all,
Dave, that all sounds reasonable enough.
I really, REALLY don't want to sell it but Mrs Gairy is being a real stick in the mud about this one.
Basically each time I ride either the Piolet or the Escapade I decide I'll definitely sell the other one.
#firstworldproblems
Dave, that all sounds reasonable enough.
I really, REALLY don't want to sell it but Mrs Gairy is being a real stick in the mud about this one.
Basically each time I ride either the Piolet or the Escapade I decide I'll definitely sell the other one.
#firstworldproblems
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Re: What's it worth???
It's very nice.....and the suggested value looks reasonable to me.
I'd normally be interested but it's a little too similar to the Pipedream ALICE (don't google it! ) I'm building up.
Good luck with the decision making!
I'd normally be interested but it's a little too similar to the Pipedream ALICE (don't google it! ) I'm building up.
Good luck with the decision making!
Re: What's it worth???
When I was looking for a Sirius frame I had a saved search on eBay for 'pipedream' but hadn't made the category 'cycling' so some interesting stuff used to appear
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Re: What's it worth???
My LBS had totally sold all of their showroom stock of bikes, building up a bit now...
They reckon it was due to the lockdown and people’s habits changing, so a massive demand for bikes.
This had a knock on effect on second hand bikes too.... a huge demand.
So Gairy advertise it as high as you think is a go’er and see what happens
They reckon it was due to the lockdown and people’s habits changing, so a massive demand for bikes.
This had a knock on effect on second hand bikes too.... a huge demand.
So Gairy advertise it as high as you think is a go’er and see what happens
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Re: What's it worth???
In that case I’d suggest that perhaps you don’t sell it. Marriage is an ongoing series of compromises, if you go too far you risk harbouring resentment.
I sold much of my music equipment and basses during a period of our marriage when I needed to take extended leave while my wife looked after ailing parents. I brought bicycles for my wife and kids while I walked.
I’d have a chat with the mrs, unless you need to sell it to feed your family or keep a roof over your head.
bikes and instruments are personal, a hard thing to understand, easy to dismiss if you’re not inclined.
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