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

[davidphilips]

I think if you tot up all the keywords, you'll realise this is quite a bargain - classic, lightweight, lovely, original, Books, comfortable

Lol, only key word missing that may make it interesting is free.

 

[Blue Hills]

This joker has advertised his Galaxy again, know i would be ashamed to cycle on a bike in its condition and he wants £185 i would not give him £1.85 for it.
https://www.gumtree.com/p/bicycles/dawes-galaxy-lightweight-touring-bike/1405175543

my first thoughts on seeing that were that it wasn't theirs but had been "acquired" - but says they have had it for 30 years. Curious.

 

[davidphilips]

Think if the seller was completely honest and he has had it for 30 years it would have been better described as neglected or perhaps abused for 30 years? Dont know if the brooks saddle could be saved, the only bit that may be of any value may be the crank set?

 

[Blue Hills]

Think if the seller was completely honest and he has had it for 30 years it would have been better described as neglected or perhaps abused for 30 years? Dont know if the brooks saddle could be saved, the only bit that may be of any value may be the crank set?

yep - maybe should advertise as one not careful owner.
Or by a debauched little old lady since new.

 

[Illaveago]

I know this isn't cycling related but I thought it might bring prices into some perspective !
I almost choked on my false teeth when I saw the cost of the postage ! https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/265118304028

 

[bagpuss]

The value of old tins amazes me

Vintage Dunlop Silent Salesman’s Display Shop Tin Advertising Petrol Oil Cycle
Dunlop silent salesman . by rebalrid, on Flickr
on the bay at £355 . I have one in the shed ! I paid a fiver for it .

 

[DCLane]

£500 for an old Saracen hybrid? Via the Yorkshire Cycling Sales FB group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/194934414022391

 

[Paulus]

£500 for an old Saracen hybrid? Via the Yorkshire Cycling Sales FB group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/194934414022391

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It's good to hear that all the stickers are present. Plus not even the original forks, so has it been crashed at some point?

 

[FrothNinja]

Would 60 to 80 quid for a ratty but completeish Hercules Sports Tourist Ladies be fair or steep? Negotiating for one but don't want to pay too much as I possess a gnat's chuff.

 

[DCLane]

Would 60 to 80 quid for a ratty but completeish Hercules Sports Tourist Ladies be fair or steep? Negotiating for one but don't want to pay too much as I possess a gnat's chuff.

If it's complete and all working, without major parts needed that'd be OK with me. This is on eBay at £120 which seems a bit steep as a comparison: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/165179083258

 

[biggs682]

Would 60 to 80 quid for a ratty but completeish Hercules Sports Tourist Ladies be fair or steep? Negotiating for one but don't want to pay too much as I possess a gnat's chuff.

I paid £30 a few years back for a Hercules Aston Tourist and it needed a complete overhaul .

Here's a thread on it https://www.cyclechat.net/threads/hercules-aston-tourist.240918/

 

[simongt]

A Paris Galibier on eBay for £1695 from Golden Age Cycles - ? No manufacture date given, but advertised as ' a great bike that could be a superb bike'
Hmm, sort of tempted.

 

[bagpuss]

and a flexible bottom bracket that comes as standard . I wonder what size the clamp is for band on front mech ? I could not find one to fit mine .

 

[Chris S]

"... it’s been in a crash the frame and back wheel is scrap but the rest of the stuff is fine £100 ono"
https://www.gumtree.com/p/bicycles/racer-graham-weigh-spares-or-repairs-/1413220752

 

[biggs682]

"... it’s been in a crash the frame and back wheel is scrap but the rest of the stuff is fine £100 ono"
https://www.gumtree.com/p/bicycles/racer-graham-weigh-spares-or-repairs-/1413220752

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