Hi All,
A former house mate who is a huge enthusiast has put me onto this site in an attempt to get an understanding of value of two bikes that one of my friends has asked me to sell for them.
I am selling the bikes for a friend who has had a severe stroke, his wife is looking to clear one of his four sheds and the bikes were his treasured possessions in his fitter days - since the stroke his communication skills are limited so I am unable to say how old the bikes are - but Peter is in his late 80s so I would say the bikes are fairly old.
One is a black King of Mercia, the other a Mercian Custom build in Blue which has been very well looked after.
I know Peter would prefer me to sell them to an enthusiast rather than offload them on eBay but I want to get the best possible money for them as his wife is paying for his care privately so it will support that.
My only knowledge is comparables on ebay and I would genuinely appreciate any help and support that the forums members can provide.
I have a selection of photographs, I will upload a couple and hopefully that will simplify the identification process.
Knowing Peter - there is even the possibility he has the original receipts for them.
Thanks Matt - based Derbyshire
Just to add - I appreciate that the post might read as if they are not legitimate - but I am happy to introduce a buyer to Peter. additional pictures now attached.
A former house mate who is a huge enthusiast has put me onto this site in an attempt to get an understanding of value of two bikes that one of my friends has asked me to sell for them.
I am selling the bikes for a friend who has had a severe stroke, his wife is looking to clear one of his four sheds and the bikes were his treasured possessions in his fitter days - since the stroke his communication skills are limited so I am unable to say how old the bikes are - but Peter is in his late 80s so I would say the bikes are fairly old.
One is a black King of Mercia, the other a Mercian Custom build in Blue which has been very well looked after.
I know Peter would prefer me to sell them to an enthusiast rather than offload them on eBay but I want to get the best possible money for them as his wife is paying for his care privately so it will support that.
My only knowledge is comparables on ebay and I would genuinely appreciate any help and support that the forums members can provide.
I have a selection of photographs, I will upload a couple and hopefully that will simplify the identification process.
Knowing Peter - there is even the possibility he has the original receipts for them.
Thanks Matt - based Derbyshire
Just to add - I appreciate that the post might read as if they are not legitimate - but I am happy to introduce a buyer to Peter. additional pictures now attached.