eBay prices on the rise, good time to sell old junk?

[HappyHumber]

You don't see this every day

That's very unusual, i'd like to have a good snoop over it and have a proper look at how that works.

Indeed.. but it doesn't exactly reek of high quality componetry nonetheless.

[morini]

Restored 5 Star
I think this was cheap, on checking the highest bidder they have zero purchases? would this be odd or would the sale be pulled?

I would love this!! 3 bids already

I hate it when there's a O buyer bidding. It reeks of fraud to me. Keep driving the price up d***g.

[singlespeedscott]

unrealistic?
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/ROUTENS-BIKE ... 43b6ddef9b

Totally. A much nicer 700c Routens sold for around the $2000 mark about 6 months ago. As nice as Routens stuff was, it has nowhere near the collectability of a Rene Herse and the seller is asking Herse money.

I actually like this more. A much better price too.

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/151006516061 ... 1049wt_922

[grantw]

You don't see this every day

That's very unusual, i'd like to have a good snoop over it and have a proper look at how that works.

Indeed.. but it doesn't exactly reek of high quality componetry nonetheless.

Agreed, a dunga for sure, but I'd love to see it in action.

[ldrcycles]

I actually like this more. A much better price too.

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/151006516061 ... 1049wt_922

That front derailleur in particular looks very cool.

[toumbhar10]

A nice higher in the range Ricardo.

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Race-bike-ri ... 500wt_1413

[tripstobaltimore]

I'll be watching this with great interest.

http://item.mobileweb.ebay.com.au/viewi ... 1565060748

[xerlex]

unrealistic?
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/ROUTENS-BIKE ... 43b6ddef9b

Totally. A much nicer 700c Routens sold for around the $2000 mark about 6 months ago. As nice as Routens stuff was, it has nowhere near the collectability of a Rene Herse and the seller is asking Herse money.

I actually like this more. A much better price too.

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/151006516061 ... 1049wt_922

I agree with you 100% on that.

[Mustang]

Happy Colnago seller

[Stepr]

not sure if this is already listed... old junk...?

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Antique-1955-MALVERN-STAR-5-Star-Oppy-bike-bicycle-cruiser-/170988547215?pt=AU_Sport_Cycling_Bikes&hash=item27cfb62c8f

[munga]

Appreciate the heads up!
such a shame really, when such gems pop up...

My post about this bike has been pulled by the moderators due to the fact I defamed the guy, I should have said in my opinion the guy is........etc.

Oh, and received a warning.

I've tried to play by the rules, occasionally I slip up, maybe I'll just stick to myself in future.

i see he sold it without any mention of any damage.. maybe wal42 had a valid point (but failed in the diplomatic delivery of said point)..

[amrjon]

Check out this little lot.
No junk here.

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Collection-of-16-race-bikes-Colnago-De-Rosa-Masi-Pinarello-Eddy-Olmo-/171002421652?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item27d089e194&_uhb=1

Perhaps I can convince my better half that its a long term investment opportunity?

[Dan]

Reckon its time to start a dedicated 'aeesome eBay finds' thread?? What say ye?

[Crowz]

Check out this little lot.
No junk here.

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Collection-of-16-race-bikes-Colnago-De-Rosa-Masi-Pinarello-Eddy-Olmo-/171002421652?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item27d089e194&_uhb=1

Perhaps I can convince my better half that its a long term investment opportunity?

Over $3g a bike though? Dreaming.

[tripstobaltimore]

Check out this little lot.
No junk here.

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Collection-of-16-race-bikes-Colnago-De-Rosa-Masi-Pinarello-Eddy-Olmo-/171002421652?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item27d089e194&_uhb=1

Perhaps I can convince my better half that its a long term investment opportunity?

Over $3g a bike though? Dreaming.

My thoughts too...

Nice bikes, but the guy is dreaming.

[tripstobaltimore]

Reckon its time to start a dedicated 'aeesome eBay finds' thread?? What say ye?

Agreed. Need to split the awesomeness from the "dungas"

[cray-]

Reckon its time to start a dedicated 'aeesome eBay finds' thread?? What say ye?

Agreed. Need to split the awesomeness from the "dungas"

Disagreed. This became the "hey let's all post random eBay/gumtree links" thread a LONG LONG time ago. Much easier to keep it all in the one location.

[Dan]

the thread author has spoken.

back on track

[HappyHumber]

the thread author has spoken.

back on track

Nothing special spec wise - but dang, it looks like it's had a cushy life for its age!
Whadjas reckon - should be a couple hunji tops?

[tripstobaltimore]

Reckon its time to start a dedicated 'aeesome eBay finds' thread?? What say ye?

Agreed. Need to split the awesomeness from the "dungas"

Disagreed. This became the "hey let's all post random eBay/gumtree links" thread a LONG LONG time ago. Much easier to keep it all in the one location.

*humbly retreats back to his corner*

[ldrcycles]

Check out this little lot.
No junk here.

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Collection-of-16-race-bikes-Colnago-De-Rosa-Masi-Pinarello-Eddy-Olmo-/171002421652?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item27d089e194&_uhb=1

Perhaps I can convince my better half that its a long term investment opportunity?

Over $3g a bike though? Dreaming.

+1, the bikes are nice (not my cup of tea, Colnagos and the like do nothing for me) but over $3,000 each is silly IMO.

[WyvernRH]

Check out this little lot.
No junk here.

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Collection-of-16-race-bikes-Colnago-De-Rosa-Masi-Pinarello-Eddy-Olmo-/171002421652?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item27d089e194&_uhb=1

Perhaps I can convince my better half that its a long term investment opportunity?

Over $3g a bike though? Dreaming.

I dunno, he is in Europe and if he has a reputation as someone who restores bikes to as new (or keeps them as new which is better) like the Farrens here in Australia, then $3000 (say 2000 sterling?) is not too bad. They aren't making these any more and you can't buy very much in a modern bike for that sort of cash.
We tend to be a bit on the Scrooge side here in Oz and don't differentiate much between immaculate and 'slightly scuffy' with older bikes.
Slightly surprised he has put them on e-bay instead of using a proper specialist auction house if he really wanted to sell.
Cheers
Richard

[munga]

Check out this little lot.
No junk here.

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Collection-of-16-race-bikes-Colnago-De-Rosa-Masi-Pinarello-Eddy-Olmo-/171002421652?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item27d089e194&_uhb=1

Perhaps I can convince my better half that its a long term investment opportunity?

zoned out after the 30th pic of the gold olmo

[DarrylH]

Whoever assembled that Eddy Mercx needs to buy some cable cutters.

[HappyHumber]

zoned out after the 30th pic of the gold olmo

The Olmo is the only one in my size! I suddenly woke up when ist specs scrolled past