How to sell old bike in Boulder
11-06-17, 02:12 PM
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How to sell old bike in Boulder
I am leaving Boulder in a month and wish to sell my commuter. Could anybody help me to suggest the best possible way? Its a 22 inch (seat tube length) Marin Simpson bike in excellent condition with U lock.
Thanks in advance for your help!
Thanks in advance for your help!
11-06-17, 03:08 PM
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Lucky for you, in Boulder you can just drop it off and let someone else deal with selling it....
https://theproscloset.com/contact-us/
https://theproscloset.com/contact-us/
11-06-17, 08:42 PM
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Craigslist is good for selling bicycles, and posting in Boulder will probably get you some views from Denver as well.
Just be sure to include clear, well-lit photos of the bike and components, information about the size/make/model/year of the bike, details about any non-stock components, and an honest disclosure of any defects or mechanical problems.
If you price fairly and are willing to negotiate, it should be gone quickly. Fair pricing might not be what you think it's worth, but what similar bicycles have sold for recently.
Just be sure to include clear, well-lit photos of the bike and components, information about the size/make/model/year of the bike, details about any non-stock components, and an honest disclosure of any defects or mechanical problems.
If you price fairly and are willing to negotiate, it should be gone quickly. Fair pricing might not be what you think it's worth, but what similar bicycles have sold for recently.
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Second Pro's Closet, although if it's a clunker they may not want it. Then it's off to Craigslist.
11-14-17, 12:23 AM
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as others have said toss it on Craigslist and it will sell. Boulder being a college town, there is always a need by students for commuter bikes. I sold an older hybrid bike I all of 1 hour after listing it. (probably should have asked for more, but I wanted it gone. )
11-16-17, 12:32 PM
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You can try NextDoor. Never sold a bike through it in Denver but I did sell our Burley trailer that way
11-16-17, 04:04 PM
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11-16-17, 04:36 PM
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Remember it's only worth what someone is willing to pay for it. Not what you want it to be worth. Low price quick sale.
