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Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
07-24-22, 09:15 AM
Replies: 645
Views: 282,769
Posted By curbtender

Most cameras with higher pixels will work fine. I...

Most cameras with higher pixels will work fine. I think background and lighting is more important.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
06-24-22, 06:45 PM
Replies: 645
Views: 282,769
Posted By curbtender

Went to garage sale a few weeks ago with bikes as...

Went to garage sale a few weeks ago with bikes as the headliner. The guy had a pristine, full suspension, Klein parted out. He wanted $500 for the frame, $300 for the wheels and a box of parts for...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
10-06-21, 06:31 PM
Replies: 645
Views: 282,769
Posted By curbtender

Pretty much crickets. I've bought and repaired a...

Pretty much crickets. I've bought and repaired a few for friends. A lot of people downsizing and dumping some pretty good bargains.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
07-31-21, 07:40 PM
Replies: 645
Views: 282,769
Posted By curbtender

I was at a swap recently and watched while a tall...

I was at a swap recently and watched while a tall teen test rode a Juvela. He hopped off and said the gears were hard to get used to and the brakes were weak. Going to be harder selling to an...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
01-22-21, 01:16 PM
Replies: 645
Views: 282,769
Posted By curbtender

I try to include pictures of stickers/decals of...

I try to include pictures of stickers/decals of frame material and model.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
07-14-20, 09:12 AM
Replies: 645
Views: 282,769
Posted By curbtender

Copied from another thread... Say your...

Copied from another thread...



Say your used bike is reasonably worth $1,000. Here's how you post on Craiglist to lower your final bike sale price, and by how much:

Only pictures of the...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
05-03-20, 06:17 PM
Replies: 645
Views: 282,769
Posted By curbtender

Ahhh, to be under 50 again...

Ahhh, to be under 50 again...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
03-14-20, 11:02 AM
Replies: 645
Views: 282,769
Posted By curbtender

How about "Skip mass transit and stay out of the...

How about "Skip mass transit and stay out of the gym, ride a bike"?
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
07-07-19, 10:10 AM
Replies: 645
Views: 282,769
Posted By curbtender

I would consider it if local. But being a 3 hour...

I would consider it if local. But being a 3 hour round trip with a chance of it having problems? I'd pass.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
03-31-18, 07:55 PM
Replies: 645
Views: 282,769
Posted By curbtender

Does that have something to do with a potato?

Does that have something to do with a potato?
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
02-27-18, 08:16 PM
Replies: 645
Views: 282,769
Posted By curbtender

Dallas has bought a few bikes from me. Nice...

Dallas has bought a few bikes from me. Nice guy... https://citizen-chain-cyclery.myshopify.com
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
01-10-18, 12:46 PM
Replies: 645
Views: 282,769
Posted By curbtender

Was at a garage sale that had a bike that looked...

Was at a garage sale that had a bike that looked straight out of the 'Wacky" thread. Her husband had put it together and she rode it once. To cheap of a bike for me to buy, but I straightened it out...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
01-03-18, 09:38 AM
Replies: 645
Views: 282,769
Posted By curbtender

Always good to have pump and tools with you....

Always good to have pump and tools with you. Stuck seat post or stem can be a game changer.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
07-27-16, 09:43 AM
Replies: 645
Views: 282,769
Posted By curbtender

Go-oddjob!

Go-oddjob!
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
07-25-16, 09:50 AM
Replies: 645
Views: 282,769
Posted By curbtender

I keep in touch with a couple of local swap/flip...

I keep in touch with a couple of local swap/flip people and we contact each other as to what's available in the inventory. Otherwise, it becomes too time consuming to do all the footwork.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
07-19-16, 07:26 PM
Replies: 645
Views: 282,769
Posted By curbtender

We differ, $10 bucks is a cheap upgrade for a...

We differ, $10 bucks is a cheap upgrade for a superior tire.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
07-19-16, 09:33 AM
Replies: 645
Views: 282,769
Posted By curbtender

At 16.50? Ok, I'm not putting them on beaters,...

At 16.50? Ok, I'm not putting them on beaters, but they are a selling point.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
07-18-16, 07:06 PM
Replies: 645
Views: 282,769
Posted By curbtender

panaracer pasela 27 | eBay...

panaracer pasela 27 | eBay...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
11-11-15, 11:38 AM
Replies: 645
Views: 282,769
Posted By curbtender

Figured I'd just copy this and put it in all my...

Figured I'd just copy this and put it in all my CL ads...

"58 Raleigh Lenton Reg Harris Grand Prix, 62 Raleigh Lenton Blue Streak, 62 Raleigh Gran Sport, 72 Schwinn Sports Tourer, 72 Schwinn Super...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
02-18-15, 03:53 PM
Replies: 645
Views: 282,769
Posted By curbtender

Probably best when the weather starts getting...

Probably best when the weather starts getting spring-like in your area. I haven't sold one, but you'd think the market would be best early in the season for people wanting to try something new.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
01-04-15, 04:31 PM
Replies: 645
Views: 282,769
Posted By curbtender

There is a thread for what's it worth.. bring...

There is a thread for what's it worth.. bring some pictures with you.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
11-21-14, 06:53 AM
Replies: 645
Views: 282,769
Posted By curbtender

Sometimes you just have to have patience. People...

Sometimes you just have to have patience. People jump on the deals right away. A bike priced correct will get compared to other bikes in the area by a serious buyer. If you set a bottom line, stick...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
10-15-14, 05:17 PM
Replies: 645
Views: 282,769
Posted By curbtender

I had to laugh at this guy at a recent community...

I had to laugh at this guy at a recent community garage sale. He had a dodge van and would pull up to each house, jump out, run up with a frenzied look on his face and ask if they had any bikes. I...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
05-18-14, 02:34 PM
Replies: 645
Views: 282,769
Posted By curbtender

Reflectors... there are laws that govern this,...

Reflectors... there are laws that govern this, but, who would enforce them? I keep them in a box incase somebody wants them installed.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
11-22-13, 04:30 PM
Replies: 645
Views: 282,769
Posted By curbtender

I'd guess it's per your market. Smaller bikes...

I'd guess it's per your market. Smaller bikes sell really well here, as do 54cm to 57. Larger vintage bikes sit through multiple listings. I'm ok with that. I've quite the hoard of large bikes ;-)...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
11-12-13, 08:16 PM
Replies: 645
Views: 282,769
Posted By curbtender

Smaller bikes always sell better, but even pairs?...

Smaller bikes always sell better, but even pairs? Haven't found a set. I have no problem selling an extra bike...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
08-28-13, 03:34 PM
Replies: 645
Views: 282,769
Posted By curbtender

There was a time when "flagging" helped moderate...

There was a time when "flagging" helped moderate CL and that's what CL is intended to be, a community ad service that regulates itself. Loop holes create a dysfunction and idgots get out of hand....
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
07-10-13, 05:58 PM
Replies: 645
Views: 282,769
Posted By curbtender

You live in the flats, great area for that bike....

You live in the flats, great area for that bike. If it's a clean one, it should fetch up to $150. Some people love old Cadillacs... I'm included.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
03-20-13, 02:44 PM
Replies: 645
Views: 282,769
Posted By curbtender

Anybody know anything about this swap?...

Anybody know anything about this swap? http://sfbay.craigslist.org/nby/bik/3676184223.html
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
06-06-12, 05:57 PM
Replies: 645
Views: 282,769
Posted By curbtender

Some selling tips.....

Some selling tips.. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EWekfWKreDw&feature=youtu.be
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
06-04-12, 07:48 PM
Replies: 645
Views: 282,769
Posted By curbtender

Guy from Brooklyn doing it for free.......

Guy from Brooklyn doing it for free.... http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php/561211-eBay-CraigsList-finds-quot-Are-you-looking-for-one-of-these!-quot-Part-II?p=14312169#post14312169
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
05-21-12, 03:06 PM
Replies: 645
Views: 282,769
Posted By curbtender

You may need to pick the pickers. Just because...

You may need to pick the pickers. Just because they got there first doesn't mean they know what to do with it. I have a local guy that saw me collecting bikes and began to pick them. We have a pretty...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
03-25-12, 08:16 AM
Replies: 645
Views: 282,769
Posted By curbtender

Local flipper donates time at a couple of thrift...

Local flipper donates time at a couple of thrift stores to get the inside on bikes and antiques. You can sure tell when he's been pricing items for the floor.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
07-11-11, 05:59 AM
Replies: 645
Views: 282,769
Posted By curbtender

I don't see that. They do cherry pick the market....

I don't see that. They do cherry pick the market. What did you lose out on that anyone here didn't have a chance to get to first?
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
05-30-11, 05:37 AM
Replies: 645
Views: 282,769
Posted By curbtender

Well, even wallmart bikes have value to a scrape...

Well, even wallmart bikes have value to a scrape dealer. Donated some frames and was allowed to part out a few bikes sitting in the pile. I showed him some frames to save if he had the time. Probably...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
01-02-11, 11:06 AM
Replies: 645
Views: 282,769
Posted By curbtender

A friend was doing some work there and the maint....

A friend was doing some work there and the maint. engineer had them piled up in a storage room. He said that there were two piles of bikes. That pile was being dumped. I never saw the second pile....
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
11-08-10, 11:33 PM
Replies: 645
Views: 282,769
Posted By curbtender

Took this picture after unloading a haul from...

Took this picture after unloading a haul from Hastings College. All abandoned bikes after the semester. I never counted how many.

http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh168/curbtender/P6040026.jpg
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
03-31-10, 02:34 PM
Replies: 645
Views: 282,769
Posted By curbtender

Something like this? ...

Something like this?



http://images.craigslist.org/3n93p03l95O55W35S0a3v8d35aff560b41d1d.jpg
http://images.craigslist.org/3m93oc3ld5Y25T25W6a3vb5e0bd2335701115.jpg
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
03-29-10, 08:49 PM
Replies: 645
Views: 282,769
Posted By curbtender

Hey Tony, exactly right. The time to fix them and...

Hey Tony, exactly right. The time to fix them and sell them will burn you out. They are great learning tools, though. I've donated them in the past and keep a pile for donor parts. The good thing is...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
12-20-09, 05:13 PM
Replies: 645
Views: 282,769
Posted By curbtender

Someone has a wishlist. I'm not sure on sales,...

Someone has a wishlist. I'm not sure on sales, but prices are creeping up on craigs.
But watch out for flakes... http://www.funnyordie.com/videos/d365d8b5ad/broken-pinky-promise
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
10-14-09, 05:27 PM
Replies: 645
Views: 282,769
Posted By curbtender

I'd have to agree. If you didn't grow up riding,...

I'd have to agree. If you didn't grow up riding, then biking is just another exercise machine. But still, the hybrids are going to sell because people want to be comfortable when they ride. Even if...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
09-22-09, 08:31 PM
Replies: 645
Views: 282,769
Posted By curbtender

Favorite backgound. Early AM shot, no shadows. ...

Favorite backgound. Early AM shot, no shadows.
http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh168/curbtender/DSC00554.jpg
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
09-21-09, 05:18 PM
Replies: 645
Views: 282,769
Posted By curbtender

Go with larger pictures in your postings. I use...

Go with larger pictures in your postings. I use photobucket. By the way, I have a 78' Spitfire 5 set up with a messenger rack.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
09-21-09, 05:03 PM
Replies: 645
Views: 282,769
Posted By curbtender

A little more clarity, a tighter chain, and a set...

A little more clarity, a tighter chain, and a set of apehangers and you're ready to go. I see the urban feel that you are looking for....
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
08-29-09, 06:03 PM
Replies: 645
Views: 282,769
Posted By curbtender

1) Mid 50's cm, but people comne in all sizes,...

1) Mid 50's cm, but people comne in all sizes, so, I look quality before size.

2) Depends, right now cheaper campus bikes and, around here, disposable burningman bikes

3) Easy, $125 and over...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
08-02-09, 09:49 AM
Replies: 645
Views: 282,769
Posted By curbtender

You've got all the regulars going. Try some...

You've got all the regulars going. Try some metal/scrap yards in your area.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
03-30-09, 03:15 PM
Replies: 645
Views: 282,769
Posted By curbtender

I tried to send a ten dollar bracelet to...

I tried to send a ten dollar bracelet to Australia via fedex and they wanted $55. They are still the cheapest for domestic.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
03-02-09, 06:16 PM
Replies: 645
Views: 282,769
Posted By curbtender

SF craigs, As it is... ...

SF craigs, As it is...
http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sfc/bik/1056845167.html
Re: Re: Re: used bike prices on CL - $1 (haight ashbury)

Reply to: sale-1056845167@craigslist.org...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
02-17-09, 06:56 AM
Replies: 645
Views: 282,769
Posted By curbtender

If you don't want to go look for a bike and feel...

If you don't want to go look for a bike and feel it should just be laid at your feet, then that might be true. But you have the same chance at finding a bike as anyone else in here. Get off your...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
01-18-09, 09:18 AM
Replies: 645
Views: 282,769
Posted By curbtender

Flipping pays for my upkeep on my riders....

Flipping pays for my upkeep on my riders. Anything with straight wheels and that shifts and brakes well gets sold pretty easy around here. Then there's the collectable bikes that always seem to clog...
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