4/22/12 Midwest Bicycle swapmeet

[ndaway]

Put my trailer in the garage and started loading and pricing...I have no idea what to price so I will put a sign on my table that says all prices o.b.o. also have some stuff for the free pile

[aka_locojoe]

I have no idea what to price so I will put a sign on my table that says all prices o.b.o. also have some stuff for the free pile

I'll pass on what a wise old man once told me...
"as far as pricing... keep in mind you can always come down, but never go up. If its stuff you absolutely want to get rid of... make it known that you WILL NOT take it home, i.e. the price drops thru the day until its sold."

[Ratfink1962]

Lol, the wise old man also says, if you cant sell it, put it in the freebie pile!

If you have any crazy markdown plans.... let me or Bill know and we can always announce them over the PA to help you get em sold.

Come on down to Loco Joe's crazy bike sale!!!

[ndaway]

Thanks guys any advice is appreciated. I'm sure the prices will come down threw the day. There should only be a couple of things that I wont mind bringing Back home the rest must go

[Ratfink1962]

And if in total doubt.... have Cameron come price your stuff!!!

I think he only charges 5%

Seriously... Cameron has the pulse of the local bicycle market.

[udallcustombikes]

Seems I usually bring home about 25% of my stuff, give away 25%, sell 25% for less than I think it worth just to move it out, sell 23% for fair market price, and the last 2% I get my crazy high "break my heart" price. I don't know if I can read the market, I just throw numbers on stuff and come down until either it sells or I reach my bottom dollar.

[udallcustombikes]

I have been asked to combine forces with a collector with 40 years in the hobby. The Rent-a-Truck has been reserved and a plan formulated. The South Derby Bicycle Super Powers have combined. *evil laughter

[ndaway]

started gathering things up

[udallcustombikes]

What is the yellow/gold bike?

[LowpowerD]

I see the windex ndaway, are actually cleaning your parts before you sale them?

[Ratfink1962]

I have been asked to combine forces with a collector with 40 years in the hobby. The Rent-a-Truck has been reserved and a plan formulated. The South Derby Bicycle Super Powers have combined. *evil laughter

Oh Boy.... Rent-a-truck! Here comes the goodies!!!!

You and Al I assume ?

[ndaway]

What is the yellow/gold bike?

Its a newer Micargi nothing I think any of you guys would want

I see the windex ndaway, are actually cleaning your parts before you sale them?

LOL yes I was cleaning you caught me

[10~18 Kustoms]

It looks like we will have about 7 guys coming down from Kansas City for the swap and the Sat night ride. Sorry no pictures yet, gona start packing the trailer tomorrow, but you can count on plenty of project bikes, a couple rat rods, and few nice bikes, also lots of parts & tires (more styles than last year). Plus the weather looks great, at least better than last weekend! Looking forward.

[65rat]

It looks like we will have about 7 guys coming down from Kansas City for the swap and the Sat night ride. Sorry no pictures yet, gona start packing the trailer tomorrow, but you can count on plenty of project bikes, a couple rat rods, and few nice bikes, also lots of parts & tires (more styles than last year). Plus the weather looks great, at least better than last weekend! Looking forward.

Is Jon feeling ok this year?

[10~18 Kustoms]

Is Jon feeling ok this year?

I wouldn't know...I try not to touch him!