Part It Out Or Sell It Whole?

by **55ColumbiaBuilt** on Wed Jun 20, 2012 10:14 am

I can't make up my mind.

by **partsguy** on Wed Jun 20, 2012 11:16 am

There isn't anything reqlly high dollar on this bike so it would be best to clean it up and sell it whole. somebody will buy it and drive it down the streets or trails again.

by **Terry66** on Wed Jun 20, 2012 12:14 pm

If I were closer, I might buy it from you, but shipping would make it not worth it.

I think you should at least try to sell it whole first. No harm in trying right?

by **ratina** on Wed Jun 20, 2012 1:56 pm

Sell it whole

by **Dr. Tankenstein** on Wed Jun 20, 2012 2:47 pm

I like the idea of selling it whole, but if your looking to make some cash look at the parts, what could you sell off that would be of interest or re-use on a 'boys' bike...

seat...around $25
forks w/truss rods....around $50
headbadge...around $25
fenders...around $30
wheels/tires...around $50

That's around $180

Do you think you could get $200 for it whole? Granted, there's your time to tear it down, box and ship the parts. But you'd have to do a lot of that if you shipped it whole anyway....

Just my .02

Good luck on your sale(s).

Cheers,
Dr. T

by **jaydub** on Wed Jun 20, 2012 5:17 pm

I still dont get the part out..That bike is a survivor ....It can last another fifty years...and probably make someone happy riding it... :roll:

Sorry but you asked.. :wink:

by **55ColumbiaBuilt** on Wed Jun 20, 2012 7:11 pm

Dr. Tankenstein wrote:.....Do you think you could get $200 for it whole? Granted, there's your time to tear it down, box and ship the parts. But you'd have to do a lot of that if you shipped it whole anyway....

I have it on CraigsList right now for $100.00 local pick up only. It's been there for a few days and no takers.

by **Mercsgarage** on Wed Jun 20, 2012 9:56 pm

Parting it out would be WRONG man, too many ladies classics have gone the way of "Parting Out", This one is a survivor, just stop to think about how long this bicycle has been all together. Just my 2 cents. Funny, but my wife looked over my shoulder and whispered "Some lucky lady's gonna get a nice bike", so, yeah my vote is to dust it off, wipe it down and give it a chance at being loved, as it was created to be.

by **outskirtscustoms** on Wed Jun 20, 2012 10:53 pm

Mercsgarage wrote:Parting it out would be WRONG man, too many ladies classics have gone the way of "Parting Out", This one is a survivor, just stop to think about how long this bicycle has been all together. Just my 2 cents. Funny, but my wife looked over my shoulder and whispered "Some lucky lady's gonna get a nice bike", so, yeah my vote is to dust it off, wipe it down and give it a chance at being loved, as it was created to be.

I think she's giving you the hint...

by **1918 Ranger** on Thu Jun 21, 2012 7:53 am

I've become a girls bike slayer but I agree keep it together for now. It's in great shape as a whole.

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by **Mercsgarage** on Thu Jun 21, 2012 7:38 pm

Nope, her last hint is sitting in the garage, all pretty & stuff. I've just corrupted her, so now when she she's an old bicycle, she can appreciate it like I do. AND I REPEAT MY WIFE IS A SAINT !!

by **dogdart** on Thu Jun 21, 2012 7:42 pm

Wa\hat about option #3 ? Sex change :wink:

by **dragnusa** on Thu Jun 21, 2012 7:44 pm

I like to think of girls bikes like I do 4 door hot rods. they may not be for everyone but done right they can be a sweet ride

by **55ColumbiaBuilt** on Sat Jul 14, 2012 12:26 pm

SOLD! One Hundred Bucks....and the buyer was ecstatic!

by **outskirtscustoms** on Sat Jul 14, 2012 12:41 pm

dragnusa wrote:I like to think of girls bikes like I do 4 door hot rods. they may not be for everyone but done right they can be a sweet ride

I'd rather have a 4 door hot rod, more room in them, great for hauling the whole family or your buddies, and cheaper.