[taikuodo]

Wow, I just listed my SS beater bike in east bay, CA craigslist and ive already got a committed buyer tomorrow morning and like 7 other people interested.

If you got some spare bikes, start selling them now, because the oil price is going up and people need bikes!

 

[bigdavep]

I noticed the same too. I've just got a brand new bike and that took some getting hold of. All the local bike shops are really low on stock and the ones that sell used didn't have any at all. Like you said people using bikes more cause of oil and other prices going up so much. The LBS i eventually managed to get a bike from reckoned that all new bikes are set it increase in price by 10-20% in the coming months. Not sure if thats true or not......

 

[rlouder]

Yep, the good ole American dollar isn't what it used to be. The dollar's devaluation against foriegn currencies over the last year is the cause.

 

[~martini~]

That and materials costs are going up too.

 

[Blatant]

Not so much for me. Been trying to sell my On*One Inbred 29er for a couple days locally and only one person has shown up to look at it. Plenty of interest in Nigeria, though ...

 

[rkj__]

About a month ago, I listed my old 1988 road bike on Craigslist. I posted it on Saturday, and it was out of my hands on Monday.

 

[Finch Platte]

Not so much for me. Been trying to sell my On*One Inbred 29er for a couple days locally and only one person has shown up to look at it. Plenty of interest in Nigeria, though ...

I think it's because it's an On-One. I've been trying to sell my 26"er w/ a Fox fork, and no one asks about the frame, they only ask if I'll sell the fork separately.



fp

 

[Finch Platte]

$150 for this??

Oh, brother.

fp

 

[XJ1416]

Dude, it's a schwann! Have you ever seen one of those before, so rare!

 

[Finch Platte]

Dude, it's a schwann! Have you ever seen one of those before, so rare!

Yeah! And the buyer is committed!

Or should be.

fp

 

[Blatant]

I think it's because it's an On-One. I've been trying to sell my 26"er w/ a Fox fork, and no one asks about the frame, they only ask if I'll sell the fork separately.



fp

Really? Why? I remember when they were first released, they were all the rage. I've had no issues with mine. Shrugs. No big deal, I guess, I'm only selling to fund a boutique 26er frame I really don't need ...

 

[Roswell52]

$150 for this??

Oh, brother.

fp

He meant to price Schwinn at $1.50, not Schawnn at $150

 

[aaron04]

$150 for this??

Oh, brother.

fp

It's funny when people think they have a "rare, classic" item, they really think their crap is worth a fortune when in reality it's just an old turd. They ask a fortune for stuff and get pissed and offended when no one wants it or offers them less.

 

[bwheelin]

I picked up a very small women's ten speed bike someone was throwing away. I plan on fixing it up a little and selling it.

 

[brianthebiker]

This guy wants $1650 ($1500 plus $150 shipping) for a bike which costs $1800 MSRP NEW (in actuality you could probably get it lower). And when you buy from him you get absolutely no warranty as opposed to a lifetime warranty from Trek.

http://cgi.ebay.com/2008-Trek-Fuel-...ryZ98083QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

People have no compunction about ripping you off.