The "How much?" or "You're havin' a giraffe!" thread

[biggs682]

One for those who like Raleigh's


View: https://www.facebook.com/groups/vintagebicyclesuksales/permalink/1853828314990685/

 

[TheDoctor]

Made from 18-21 Race Edition, I suppose...

 

[Chris S]

£200 for a scrappy Rudge with bent forks seems a bit steep.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/722099509586092/

 

[biggs682]

£200 for a scrappy Rudge with bent forks seems a bit steep.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/722099509586092/

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Certainly does

 

[Chris S]

£850 for a Raleigh Superbe!
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/255621884434

And £950 for one with a much more common step-through frame!
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/255621880753

 

[Gwylan]

Thi

£850 for a Raleigh Superbe!
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/255621884434

And £950 for one with a much more common step-through frame!
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/255621880753

Think it was a ladies bike. Became a step thru when I got too old to get my leg over.

I can still get my leg over but have usually forgotten why, by then

 

[Chris S]

"To buy this bike now (if you could), would set you back around a Thousand pounds or more."
https://www.gumtree.com/p/bicycles/very-rare-hi-gear-lightwave-road-bike./1378502685

Not only has he still got the same bike for sale two years later but he's now also got a bike from Big Birmingham Bikes listed. This was a scheme that gave bikes to people on condition that they were returned when they were no longer used. It stopped running several years ago so I don't know how this bike can be brand new.
https://www.gumtree.com/p/bicycles/brand-new-hybrid-ultralite-medium-frame-/1447691022

 

[DCLane]

He appears to have others as well, maybe he bought their old stock?

 

[Chris S]

He appears to have others as well, maybe he bought their old stock?

All Big Birmingham Bikes were bright orange Raleighs. I think the idea was that they would be distinctive and couldn't be sold on. It didn't stop people though.

 

[Chris S]

£125 for a rusty Raleigh 3-speed with no gear linkage.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/182203054662046

It made £8.50 when it was listed on ebay.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/RARE-Vin...=true&nordt=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557

 

[DCLane]

Starting the description with "makes a change from the typical low spec Pioneers that come up for sale" suggests this is something different and better ...

... low-grade 501 frame = nope
... not been used, so not working = nope
... rusty chain and cables = nope
... old Shimano Deore gears = nope

£250 for an old Raleigh Pioneer needing work suggests an extra zero's been added to the actual value: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/225520038035

Or ... anyone interested in a 4130 (better) framed Raleigh Pioneer with 21 gears as well, newer componentry upgrades, better wheels, etc.? Just £500

 

[Jameshow]

Starting the description with "makes a change from the typical low spec Pioneers that come up for sale" suggests this is something different and better ...

... low-grade 501 frame = nope
... not been used, so not working = nope
... rusty chain and cables = nope
... old Shimano Deore gears = nope

£250 for an old Raleigh Pioneer needing work suggests an extra zero's been added to the actual value: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/225520038035

Or ... anyone interested in a 4130 (better) framed Raleigh Pioneer with 21 gears as well, newer componentry upgrades, better wheels, etc.? Just £500

Supprised you didn't buy it!🤣🤣

 

[Chris S]

£1200 for a Sunbeam 3-speed.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/225530541789

This is a top-of-the-range three speed Golden Sunbeam which cost £13 when it was new. Instead of the handlebar and other shiny parts being chromed, on the ‘All-black’ model the parts were painted.

 

[fritz katzenjammer]

£1200 for a Sunbeam 3-speed.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/225530541789

This is a top-of-the-range three speed Golden Sunbeam which cost £13 when it was new. Instead of the handlebar and other shiny parts being chromed, on the ‘All-black’ model the parts were painted.

Thirteen pounds when new? Its held its value well then because thats about the value of whats left.

I think I’ll drag that old Czech heap out of the garage and put it up for sale, I’ll be reasonable and ask the one thousand bucks it cost new.

 

[davidphilips]

Had to laugh at this seller on gumtree, wants £150 for a lot of old tat that they say they can not sell at car boot sales?
If i owned that lot i would be delighted if some kind person would collect it for free and save me a trip to the dump/recycling centre?
https://www.gumtree.com/p/house-clearance/car-boot-sale-stuff/1456541810