Originally Posted by
EGBigelo
I looked up the BBB value too and they are always drastically low. But like rpenmanparker said, it's ancient by stock standards. I mean, it's been 3 years. I thought of offering $800 and going no higher than that, but I could always start at $600, but don't want to insult him.
Bicycle inventory is a fashion business, last year's model stinks like formerly fresh fish after 3 days.
A three year old machine is not an investment in Future Classic status, it's a drag on productivity.
Anyone running a LBS as business instead of a hobby would be glad to dump it and move on.
Bring Cash, only cash has any credibility in in negotiations of this sort.
I thought of offering $800 and going no higher than that, but I could always start at $600, but don't want to insult him
It's business, offer what you feel fair in a firm, polite and respectful manner and walk if declined.
Remember the 2016 models are about to suffer the same fate.
-Bandera