Originally Posted by
Kilroy1988
Northstar50 wrk101 plonz Chuck M
The Raleigh Portage is a very sought-after bicycle and you only need to look at recent eBay auctions to see that the estimates proposed above are very low!
1986 Raleigh Portage - Original 650b Vintage Touring Legend (51cm C-T) | eBay
This one just sold for $1,825 + $200 for shipping.
I've been watching every Portage that's passed by eBay over the past few years (have the search saved) hoping for a larger one to come up at a decent price. I've literally seen just the framesets sell for $1,000 or more! Take the time to put it on eBay and advertise it with good photos and the option to ship within the US. Assuming you're selling, start by asking at least $1,500 then slowly move down if it doesn't sell quickly enough for you. It'll be worth the time. If you're buying, grab it for whatever doesn't break the bank!
-Gregory
eBay sales in the last year: three complete bike sold in the last year: the one above, one for $865, and one for $575. The only frameset sale sold for $300.
I'm a pretty active seller on eBay. I've gotten the dreaded 1099 for several years. eBay gives me access to Terapeak, where you can see all sales in the last 12 months.