Is the market for Bromptons good at the moment?

[bonker]

I've got a 2012 3 speed in Raw Lacquer. It's had moderate use, is in good nick but I haven't ridden it more than a couple of times in the last year so thought I might cash it in.
How much is it worth though?

 

[steveindenmark]

No idea, but the raw lacquer is nice. Its a very niche market.

 

[All uphill]

A quick look at eBay sold prices suggests £500 - 700, but most sold there are much later than yours. I didn't realise that raw lacquer models go back as far as 2012.

A lot will depend on condition and your location.

 

[a.twiddler]

I have a 2012 3 speed in white. Though I appreciate its virtues, the quality and durability of the finish isn't one of its strongest points. Does the raw lacquer finish attract a premium due to better durability I wonder? The white at least is easy to touch-up, it must be a pain to treat any marks or scratches with the lacquer finish. If it's any help, I bought my M3R with Shimano hub dynamo towards the end of lockdown for £510-00 and considered it a relative bargain in the rareified world of Bromptonland. How prices compare today I don't know, but that might help.

Finding the right buyer in your area who wants what you've got might be a bigger factor in what they might pay than model, though yours might be considered a few upgrades behind current models now.

 

[Drago]

The raw lacquer is the least durable finish. With no primer adhesion is nowhere near as sound and exposed to the elements its never ever as durable as a proper paint finish.