C-Record Era NOS Parts Collection
08-13-21, 01:08 PM
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Friendly tip - don't post so much unobtanium in one place, at one time. Not good for us to see that much goodness at one time
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08-13-21, 01:24 PM
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Seems someone on here will let you move in with them and they will make storage space if your stuff comes with you. 
Just an idea: put together a few build kits that could be sold alone or discounted if sold with a frame.
Just an idea: put together a few build kits that could be sold alone or discounted if sold with a frame.
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08-13-21, 01:42 PM
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As you can see, I got to fulfill part of my dream by building up two NOS C-Record bikes and riding them…the Ciocc and Bottecchia Equipe don’t ever get near the sandy beach path here in Los Angeles, but I also own a third late 1980s bike that is allowed on the beach path, so that one gets the most miles. Never got the others built and never needed all the spare parts I accumulated. Needless to say, my wife never shared my enthusiasm for this pursuit. Anyway, that’s one man’s C-Record collection.
08-13-21, 02:00 PM
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Extraordinary collection.
Any progress in finding a lump sum buyer?
It looks like most of the components could fit in a closet, leaving the frames out. So, if you could sell the big stuff, you could trickle out the little stuff over time.
Of course for a divorce settlement, you could just list it as a pile of old bike parts, $500.
Any progress in finding a lump sum buyer?
It looks like most of the components could fit in a closet, leaving the frames out. So, if you could sell the big stuff, you could trickle out the little stuff over time.
Of course for a divorce settlement, you could just list it as a pile of old bike parts, $500.
08-13-21, 02:28 PM
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Progress to date
Just getting started and just got everything laid out for photos, so no real progress yet. I prefer selling it all at once, as I’ve also got a collection of acoustic guitars to sell. So, I have a lot to do as I transition into my new single life.
08-13-21, 02:42 PM
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Colnago has apparently done a few vintage shows.
Your collection reminds me a little of this:
Colnago Owners' Day, Chavenage House in the Cotswolds, 2017
Would a big name group try to pick up some vintage rides?
Not one of the later Masters, but an early generation Master?
Your collection reminds me a little of this:
Colnago Owners' Day, Chavenage House in the Cotswolds, 2017
Would a big name group try to pick up some vintage rides?
Not one of the later Masters, but an early generation Master?
08-13-21, 03:17 PM
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Oh my... now I know how my kids feel when they see a room full of LEGOs... I don't think I can ever unsee this.
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08-13-21, 05:58 PM
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I’m considering eBay
Might start listing bits on eBay, just to see how that works out. I’ve never been an eBay seller, so don’t know what a PITA that can be. Looks like 12.5% commission, right? Do you guys think this stuff would move reasonably quickly on eBay? Is the market for this good now? Any comments or tips greatly appreciated.
08-13-21, 06:25 PM
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Ebay will be exasperating, in the extreme.
I look at your stuff and I see at least 10, to 30k $ worth of individual parts given the right buyers. I also see 4 years of blood sweat and tears and at this juncture in your life, you don't need it.
I think you should follow up on the examples of resellers already suggested and research more.
I look at your stuff and I see at least 10, to 30k $ worth of individual parts given the right buyers. I also see 4 years of blood sweat and tears and at this juncture in your life, you don't need it.
I think you should follow up on the examples of resellers already suggested and research more.
08-13-21, 06:29 PM
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Might start listing bits on eBay, just to see how that works out. I’ve never been an eBay seller, so don’t know what a PITA that can be. Looks like 12.5% commission, right? Do you guys think this stuff would move reasonably quickly on eBay? Is the market for this good now? Any comments or tips greatly appreciated.
https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vintage-sales/
The trick with E-Bay is deciding whether to do buy-it-now, vs auction.
It will sell via auction,but you never know how much until the end (which can jump significantly). Or, you could lose your shirt on the action.
I'd probably do fixed price on the frames. What are you thinking? $1000? $1200? It is possible you could get more, but you could sit on them for quite some time.
Pay a lot of attention to packing a $1000+ frame, and don't ship anything significant in the same box without a LOT of padding.
Then perhaps sample some auctions with some of the smaller items. Even your delta brakes will sell at auction, and could do well. The trick is to sell stuff at auction that would have a lot of people highly motivated to buy it.
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08-13-21, 06:34 PM
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Wow that is some eye candy! I was doing okay until you started posting those frames and then the bikes... Now consider me second in line behind P!N20, if it falls through with him, let me know.
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Update, one year
Nothing sold yet, but I had a major epiphany. I always was set on “period correct”. But after trying so hard to like a new bike (a Pinarello Prince), I just couldn’t pull the trigger. Partially because I’ve got so many bikes already, and also because I couldn’t get comfortable with my positioning on the new Pinarello Prince, and also the lack of smoothness in the carbon frame ride compared to my steel frames. My main objective in exploring new bikes was the poor braking provided by all C-Record era calipers…it’s scary to ride a fast downhill using Delta calipers. So, I bought a couple pairs of 1994 era Record dual pivot side pull calipers. So far swapped out the Delta calipers on my Ciocc Columbus Minimax with the dual pivot side side pulls…wow, what an improvement! As an added detail, I replaced the black o-rings with white to match the coloring of C-Record era components and that eases the transition to my eyes. In the process of swapping out Chorus monoplaner calipers on a Bottecchia Columbus SL…but repairing some paint chips has slowed that project down. I love the solid feel of the 7-speed drivetrain so no need to upgrade any of that.
