Colnago Master Frame, Gilco tubing, first year (I think) pricing suggestions
10-10-15, 02:40 PM
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Colnago Master Frame, Gilco tubing, first year (I think) pricing suggestions
Would like advice on pricing; I'm in the SF Bay area and am buying another frame more desirable (to me), so one has to leave the collection.
Paint is all original (except for touch-ups) and does have some chips. Never wrecked or laid down, ridden two seasons, hung up ever since...
Fork was carbon, not original (and not Colnago) but I do have a couple of Colnago panto parts (big ring, seat post).
Thinking of starting this at $500 plus shipping for the frame, open auction format on the Bay. Your thoughts?
Maybe throw in the panto parts if it does not sell within the first 2 listing periods? More thoughts? Thanks!
10-11-15, 03:35 PM
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If you're looking for the most bang for your buck, list the panto parts separately. Try $500 to start, but that may be fanciful without a fork. But you might find that one person that has a fork and is waiting on the right frame 
Colnago panto parts always go for good money on Ebay - provided they're in at least good condition.
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Colnago panto parts always go for good money on Ebay - provided they're in at least good condition.
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Seller becarlos2012 on ebay has a fork for that bike, for which he never has paid.
$500 is high for the frame without the fork.
What DD said, sell the panto parts seperately to maximize your gain.
$500 is high for the frame without the fork.
What DD said, sell the panto parts seperately to maximize your gain.
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That is a beautiful frame. A bit of wear... perhaps rougher in person... it is hard to tell.
But, I agree with others... a forkless frame can be quite unpredictable in value.
A chrome COLNAGO fork with a sloping crown would probably be a reasonable match for the frame, so one will turn up.. I'd certainly consider prowling E-Bay for one (which could run about $200). It may take some time. Although, some buyers might choose to build the frame with a CF fork.
From the perspective of a buyer, selling on E-Bay is a bit finicky. You could stick it up with a high buy-it-now price, and just sit on it for a year or so.
Personally I think sellers beat themselves up with "Reserve Auctions". More often than not, if I see an auction with a reserve bid, I'll just ignore it.
So, then you have either a high or low starting price. Set the price at $500, and you might get a bidder.
Set the price at $1, and you may get 50 bidders. It is probably best to ignore the last minute, as the prices can get a little wild. You may actually be better off if the price stays low up until the last hour or so as it keeps more buyers on the hook.
Of course, there is always the risk of setting the price at $1, and it actually selling for $1.
But, I agree with others... a forkless frame can be quite unpredictable in value.
A chrome COLNAGO fork with a sloping crown would probably be a reasonable match for the frame, so one will turn up.. I'd certainly consider prowling E-Bay for one (which could run about $200). It may take some time. Although, some buyers might choose to build the frame with a CF fork.
From the perspective of a buyer, selling on E-Bay is a bit finicky. You could stick it up with a high buy-it-now price, and just sit on it for a year or so.
Personally I think sellers beat themselves up with "Reserve Auctions". More often than not, if I see an auction with a reserve bid, I'll just ignore it.
So, then you have either a high or low starting price. Set the price at $500, and you might get a bidder.
Set the price at $1, and you may get 50 bidders. It is probably best to ignore the last minute, as the prices can get a little wild. You may actually be better off if the price stays low up until the last hour or so as it keeps more buyers on the hook.
Of course, there is always the risk of setting the price at $1, and it actually selling for $1.
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+1 don't give away the panto parts
10-12-15, 07:21 AM
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Paint looks rougher than 2 seasons of riding to me. Almost looks like a repair at the seat lug.
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