1970's Motobecane Le Champion
08-03-21, 07:15 PM
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1970's Motobecane Le Champion
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I want one of these, but I don't know if I want this one. It's a long way away and seems like the asking price is a couple hundred too high, based on condition. I see prices for these all over the place, but seller's asking price is pretty much the top. I'd probably want to offer something under $600. What do you folks say? What's a fair price for this one?
I want one of these, but I don't know if I want this one. It's a long way away and seems like the asking price is a couple hundred too high, based on condition. I see prices for these all over the place, but seller's asking price is pretty much the top. I'd probably want to offer something under $600. What do you folks say? What's a fair price for this one?
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I remember finding one of these several years back and mentally wrestling with the $400 price tag. Never did buy it and quickly moved on.
I think your instincts are closer to reality than the seller’s asking price. Needs all new wear items. Then again, the frame looks nice and it may be a long time before you find another in this size. If I really wanted it, I’d try to get the seller to take $150-$200 off to offset the cost of new, higher-end wear items.
I think your instincts are closer to reality than the seller’s asking price. Needs all new wear items. Then again, the frame looks nice and it may be a long time before you find another in this size. If I really wanted it, I’d try to get the seller to take $150-$200 off to offset the cost of new, higher-end wear items.
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...that whole "light surface rust from storage" business can really bite you in the ass if the chrome is compromised.
I am just now finishing up one of these as a project bike, and I'm not sure I could sell it for that price, even with everything fixed and new.
With an original asking price that high for what the seller knows is a project bike, I would just keep on walking. Those guys never come down to earth.
...that whole "light surface rust from storage" business can really bite you in the ass if the chrome is compromised.
I am just now finishing up one of these as a project bike, and I'm not sure I could sell it for that price, even with everything fixed and new.
With an original asking price that high for what the seller knows is a project bike, I would just keep on walking. Those guys never come down to earth.
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...that whole "light surface rust from storage" business can really bite you in the ass if the chrome is compromised.
I am just now finishing up one of these as a project bike, and I'm not sure I could sell it for that price, even with everything fixed and new.
With an original asking price that high for what the seller knows is a project bike, I would just keep on walking. Those guys never come down to earth.
...that whole "light surface rust from storage" business can really bite you in the ass if the chrome is compromised.
I am just now finishing up one of these as a project bike, and I'm not sure I could sell it for that price, even with everything fixed and new.
With an original asking price that high for what the seller knows is a project bike, I would just keep on walking. Those guys never come down to earth.
