Is this price nuts? Just for reference on nos

[Scvintage]

https://www.randombikeparts.com/collect ... oy-nos-new

I’m not interested in this bike, just curious if this is crazy out of line. Retro bike prices can be distorted sometimes

Not going to hurt my feelings if thread needs to be moved.

 

[troje]

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Even after so many years, there are still loads of NOS parts available, broadly for two different reasons in my view.

The first group is the really high end stuff that was carefully kept away from sunlight and use, as it was instantly recognised as something highly valuable.

The second group is mostly leftover stuff, typically found in difficult to reach storage parts of bikeshops. It is still there because nobody wanted to have it at that time and it became obsolete stock. The owner never made a decision to dispose it, and over time forgot about it or lost all interest, until after many years, someone with a good eye for retro parts finds it and brings it back onto the market.

This frame I think is in the second group. It is not so special but I am pretty sure there is someone out there who appreciates it. Price wise, I think on the high side but this market isn’t about ratio when it comes to pricing.

 

[ishaw]

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I dont think the price of that is that bad for a nos frame, though I'd have expected a shock at that price.

That site has some decent stuff and prices vary, I saw a set of cranks listed more than once, one price $38, other price: $58. Set of new slx 10x2sp shifters: $15, one front xt shifter: $38.

As mentioned, price is subjective and market driven so only time will tell if that's a good price or on the high side.

 

[TOMAS]

Having been addicted to watching the prices on used markets over the last few years I'd say this is slightly high but not massively OTT for NOS. Personally I HATE NOS tax, granted if im going to build a museum piece that will never get use, however ALL my bikes are built to use and be ridden so i've no care for NOS or NOS prices in honesty.

I must add that i've been gobsmacked at some of the asking prices by some sellers of late, it disgusts me tbh, either the sellers are just a chancers or just not on the same planet - either way in my view it actually helps all us sellers who ask sensible prices get our stuff sold quickly

 

[Scvintage]

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The shock missing was another thing.

 

[Scvintage]

Having been addicted to watching the prices on used markets over the last few years I'd say this is slightly high but not massively OTT for NOS. Personally I HATE NOS tax, granted if im going to build a museum piece that will never get use, however ALL my bikes are built to use and be ridden so i've no care for NOS or NOS prices in honesty.

I must add that i've been gobsmacked at some of the asking prices by some sellers of late, it disgusts me tbh, either the sellers are just a chancers or just not on the same planet - either way in my view it actually helps all us sellers who ask sensible prices get our stuff sold quickly

In my neck of the woods I’ve noticed some “opportunists” are catching wind of retro bikes. For example, a 93 GT Outpost, missing the front wheel and a few other things is listed as a “rare $900 racing bike”.

 

[TOMAS]

Having been addicted to watching the prices on used markets over the last few years I'd say this is slightly high but not massively OTT for NOS. Personally I HATE NOS tax, granted if im going to build a museum piece that will never get use, however ALL my bikes are built to use and be ridden so i've no care for NOS or NOS prices in honesty.

I must add that i've been gobsmacked at some of the asking prices by some sellers of late, it disgusts me tbh, either the sellers are just a chancers or just not on the same planet - either way in my view it actually helps all us sellers who ask sensible prices get our stuff sold quickly

In my neck of the woods I’ve noticed some “opportunists” are catching wind of retro bikes. For example, a GT Outpost, missing the front wheel and a few other things is listed as a “rare $900 racing bike”.

Wow thats some asking price, i've seen lots of those scenarios. Im on about a few who appear to be well into the Retro scene who are possibly trying to systematically push up the value of Retro stuff, granted its nice to be able to make a bit of money here and there but selling stuff that i've sold in the past and asking 3x or even 4x the price for the same stuff, thankfully most of it is still sitting there and not selling.

I got into retro because it's affordble, gives vast majority of folk who are into bikes or getting into bikes access to the sport, im also into modern MTB too but the nail in coffin on modern for me was when I walked into a certain local shop here in the Midlands UK and the very first thing to greet you is a £7K carbon materpiece - that to me sends out ALL the wrong messages, mtb in my youth (mid 90s) kept me on the straight and narrow, gave me a hobby to immerse myself in, keep fit and healthy and all beacuse it was mostly affordable and accessible... having £7K carbon bikes as the first thing waving in your face in a shop is plain wrong, I could probably sell my vast collection (Modern and Retro) and buy 2 or even maybe 3 of these carbon beasts but it's just besides the point! Sorry, Saturday morning lockdown rant over haha!

 

[jimo746]

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If you're in the US then I guess it's at the very top end of its value for a NOS frame, if it had the shock then it would be more inviting. For anyone outside the US the shipping & taxes would mean it would probably double the cost.
All imo, as mentioned above price is subjective, and I'm usually tight with my ££'s

Lately near me I've seen really low end MTB' s being unearthed from garages and sheds and advertised at premium prices, people (who mostly know little about bikes) keen to profit from unused bikes and adding the "Retro" tax.

 

[Scvintage]

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I’m usually in the $5-$40 range for an original condition bike, $100 max on rare items. The expensive ones do stay for sale for ever (probably never sell). I always contact them and put in an offer and wait.

 

[Scvintage]

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Maybe this virus stuff is making people crazy. There are some red cooks brothers cranks on USA-eBay listed for sale; $5000.

$5000 :/