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Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
02-16-20, 07:12 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,856
Posted By bsehorn

I had a similar year but different brand which...

I had a similar year but different brand which had $125 value.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
02-16-20, 04:55 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,856
Posted By thumpism

When I think of Gitanes I think of that orange,...

When I think of Gitanes I think of that orange, that green, a nice medium metallic blue, and white, all of them with the foil stickers.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
02-15-20, 05:14 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,856
Posted By wrk101

If you can get $125 for your folder, grab it....

If you can get $125 for your folder, grab it. Folders have a very small following. Add French idiosyncrasies and they have a smaller following yet.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
02-15-20, 04:50 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,856
Posted By thumpism

That color is one that is strongly associated...

That color is one that is strongly associated with the brand, as is the green of your bike. When I saw him drive up from my yard across the street I knew what he had. No mistaking that shape and...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
02-15-20, 02:46 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,856
Posted By T-Mar

That's the replacement model. In North America,...

That's the replacement model. In North America, it was simply called the Gitane Folding Bicycle.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-15-20, 11:53 AM
Replies: 373
Views: 111,024
Posted By thumpism

I believe Royal LVX is the name of the seat. ...

I believe Royal LVX is the name of the seat. Those alloy brake levers and the quaint shifter are terrific!
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
02-15-20, 11:43 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,856
Posted By thumpism

It's the Appraisals thread just below this one in...

It's the Appraisals thread just below this one in the forum index.

Milton sold his within the last year. He frequents auctions and estate sales so no telling what he might have paid for it....
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
02-15-20, 10:22 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,856
Posted By cb400bill

Thread moved to Appraisals.

Thread moved to Appraisals.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
02-15-20, 10:21 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,856
Posted By T-Mar

The subject bicycle is a Gitane Biciclette....

The subject bicycle is a Gitane Biciclette. Reportedly, they were introduced in 1968 and the design had changed by 1971, so it should be circa 1968-1970. I don't follow folding bicycle prices, so...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
02-15-20, 07:55 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,856
Posted By thumpism

There's a C&V valuation thread where this...

There's a C&V valuation thread where this actually belongs, but my neighbor had an orange Gitane of about the same vintage that he started off asking $200 for and settled for $125. Good luck!

Be...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-19-19, 11:43 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,282
Posted By ncrnelson

I picked up a Schwinn Tempo that's too small for...

I picked up a Schwinn Tempo that's too small for me that I intend to flip. I've decided to wait until next summer to attempt to sell it. I've seen too many decent bikes languishing on Craigslist and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-19-19, 04:21 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,282
Posted By Chombi1

Yup, people are not in a hurry to buy bikes when...

Yup, people are not in a hurry to buy bikes when the weather is getting cold and/or wet.
You still might have a chance to sell a bike at a good price though, if you are selling something very rare...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-19-19, 12:28 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,282
Posted By bikemig

Spring tends to be better in the midwest for...

Spring tends to be better in the midwest for selling bikes but it's not winter yet so I'd give it a try. Also I'd try both craiglist and facebook marketplace. I wouldn't offer to ship it. You are...
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