To expensive

[derrick]

Why do people ask so much money for old frames? i have been looking for a fixie frame for a while, people seem to be asking silly money for them, none of them are being sold, i would rather take a bit less and get it sold,

 

[lazyfatgit]

Have you tried making an offer? It's surprising what a polite enquiry can do.

If the seller says no, move on.

I tried selling a couple of bikes just because i wasn't riding them and thought i could make space in the shed and help fund new parts. Took months to sell one and i still have the other.

I don't need the money urgently and theres a point at which the bike is worth more to me as a backup than giving it away.

Jave some patience and a wee gem might pop up.
Good luck.

 

[iluvmybike]

Supply & demand...

 

[Sharky]

Perhaps they dont really want to part with their beloved fixie. I had a mercian track frame for over 40 years and only let it go after much thought.

Still regret it tho.

 

[screenman]

You could ask why people are not prepared to pay more.

 

[Pale Rider]

i would rather take a bit less and get it sold,

I would rather pay a bit more and get it bought.

 

[biggs682]

@derrick what size do you need ?

I have various frames we might be able to do a deal on

 

[stalagmike]

Sorry for being a pedant, but please can you correct the title of this thread? It should be 'too'.

 

[Drago]

Why do people ask so much money for old frames?

Because dumb schmucks on ebay bump up the price, and therefore the prevailing market value, with their bidding. Worthless old tat is now worth a fortune, because idiots start placing bids with 8 days left to run on an auction. this seeps back into over sectors of what was previously the Worthless Old Crap market.

 

[derrick]

Because dumb schmucks on ebay bump up the price, and therefore the prevailing market value, with their bidding. Worthless old tat is now worth a fortune, because idiots start placing bids with 8 days left to run on an auction. this seeps back into over sectors of what was previously the Worthless Old Crap market.

But people are not bidding on the frames i am watching.

 

[screenman]

But people are not bidding on the frames i am watching.

That may be for reasons other than price.

 

[derrick]

That may be for reasons other than price.

No point in putting stuff on at silly prices and not selling them. Pointless.

 

[screenman]

No point in putting stuff on at silly prices and not selling them. Pointless.

I disagree there. I have a few items I would let go if the money was right, house, car, bikes etc.

 

[mustang1]

World's gone mental. You should see what Ferrari are charging for 5 year old cars which aren't even limited edition models.

Having said that, I did buy a bike recently for £65. But there was a 2nd hand condor fratello from around 2012 up for £1200. But I should shut up and take it for a ride before I bamboozle the price .

You should just getnin there and low ball the buyer and see what kinda deal you can walk away with.

 

[Drago]

No point in putting stuff on at silly prices and not selling them. Pointless.

Just because something is pointless does not mean that half the population don't gleefully do it.