BMX treasure trove?

mikeeebikey · Feb 2, 2013

I am thinking about buying this....http://tampa.craigslist.org/pnl/bik/3573904545.html

But, I only see $500.00 after hassle, shipping, and time invested, what do you see?

old_skool · Feb 2, 2013

He does have some nice old school parts there - some of them are worth good money if they are in decent shape.

You'd be facing the same thing he's trying to avoid... the time and energy needed to list, sell and ship each one of those parts

Toeslider · Feb 2, 2013

Seems like even if you sold everything for $1 a piece, you'd get your $600 back...if it were closer, I'd be all over that.

mikeeebikey · Feb 2, 2013

Toeslider said:
Seems like even if you sold everything for $1 a piece, you'd get your $600 back...if it were closer, I'd be all over that.

I added up using going prices, sadly not my wish price! The little stuff, seat posts, clamps, brakes, are going to take time to sell...
I could build the old manco 26" immediatly to sell, $50.00
Cranks, average $50.00 a set, $200ish
Frame/forks $50.00 each $150ish
Stems, $10.00 each $50.00
Sprockets $15.00 each $60.00
Handle bars $5.00 $50.00
I just don't see the immediate turn over, some stuff is sorta rare, IE: SR 3 piece cranks(not complete) but is anyone searching for them???
That Manco frame looks interesting, that means I wouldn't want to turn loose of it....
and some cranks, GT seat posts, and clamps, so I'd make out just not today....

yoothgeye · Feb 2, 2013

If I was local and had the money I'd do it just for myself, and not worry too much about the time frame. Sell some stuff in lots. Man, that is a great little stash!