How much is my bike worth?
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Hi all,
I purchased a 18" Klein Pulse about 8 years ago now, did a few little mods to it, rode it gently a few times and then put it in my shed. 8 years later, i am still a lazy ba%$rd, but a lazy ba£$%rd that is getting married ! So, looking round my house at various items i could use to raise some cash, i stumbled across the Klein, i cant find any on ebay, so have no idea as to what it may fetch and if its worth selling. My friend seems to think its worth about £20, it cost approx £700 at the time, is a hardtail with cheap rockshox, and cheap groupset on it etc. but in very good condition.
Anyone got any ideas?
I purchased a 18" Klein Pulse about 8 years ago now, did a few little mods to it, rode it gently a few times and then put it in my shed. 8 years later, i am still a lazy ba%$rd, but a lazy ba£$%rd that is getting married ! So, looking round my house at various items i could use to raise some cash, i stumbled across the Klein, i cant find any on ebay, so have no idea as to what it may fetch and if its worth selling. My friend seems to think its worth about £20, it cost approx £700 at the time, is a hardtail with cheap rockshox, and cheap groupset on it etc. but in very good condition.
Anyone got any ideas?
He's not far wrong really - its rather out of date.
However find someone who really wants one (i.e. a Klien), and the price goes up.
The 2nd Hand bike market is really odd like that.
Bear in mind that this Klien is from the Trek owned era, and so not 'quite' the handbuilt masterpiece Klien at that time would have had you believe...
However find someone who really wants one (i.e. a Klien), and the price goes up.
The 2nd Hand bike market is really odd like that.
Bear in mind that this Klien is from the Trek owned era, and so not 'quite' the handbuilt masterpiece Klien at that time would have had you believe...
Realistically, what does the bike owe you? The money is long since speant and you didn't have any interest in riding it so I would say it owes you very little.
Yes you want to get the best price but is getting rid more important than recouping money?
I'd adverise it in the classifieds on Singletrack world / Bike Magic / and mtbr websites as open to offers and sees what comes in.
Alternatively, eBay it on a 10-day auction and list as many alternative product names / bike manufacturers in the listing to catch the greatest number of searches. Start it at £20 and see what happens.
Yes you want to get the best price but is getting rid more important than recouping money?
I'd adverise it in the classifieds on Singletrack world / Bike Magic / and mtbr websites as open to offers and sees what comes in.
Alternatively, eBay it on a 10-day auction and list as many alternative product names / bike manufacturers in the listing to catch the greatest number of searches. Start it at £20 and see what happens.
Have a butchers on www.retrobike.com. I've got two Klein Mantra's and always keep my eye on old Kleins I see for sale to see what they go for on various sites.
It's value will depend greatly on the condition/originality and paint scheme (Kleins came with some weird, wonderful and some rare paint schemes). The nearer to mint condition in original spec it is the more it'll be worth, but even then only to the right buyer.
It's value will depend greatly on the condition/originality and paint scheme (Kleins came with some weird, wonderful and some rare paint schemes). The nearer to mint condition in original spec it is the more it'll be worth, but even then only to the right buyer.
I sold a 10 year old Carrera on ebay for £85 recently, that was quite well used. I had loads of interest in it too. I didn't list alternative names in the title, just include mountain bike and it should get some interest.
Sold my parents CBR Full Suspension bike which must have been of similar age for similar money.
Sold my parents CBR Full Suspension bike which must have been of similar age for similar money.
mk1fan said:
Alternatively, eBay it on a 10-day auction and list as many alternative product names / bike manufacturers in the listing to catch the greatest number of searches. Start it at £20 and see what happens.
I fecking hate that! If I'm looking for an xyz frame, why do I want 100's of results for abc, def, etc.? crap annoying eBay ad said:
marin mount vision mountain bike, not kona ,specialized
tjdixon911 said:
I sold a 10 year old Carrera on ebay for £85 recently, that was quite well used. I had loads of interest in it too. I didn't list alternative names in the title, just include mountain bike and it should get some interest.
make sure you also include the word RETRO and maybe throw in 'old school' for good measure!i read that somewhere on an ebay tips page. tru in your case and makes a positive out of a negative ;-)
also be sure to add a load of other stuff like NOT trek and NOT orange just to pi55 people off.
pdV6 said:
mk1fan said:
I fecking hate that! If I'm looking for an xyz frame, why do I want 100's of results for abc, def, etc.?
I was refering to the listing details not the title. Yes it can be annoying but it is a useful tool to use when selling an item from a specialist manufacturer (like Klien) rather than a main stream manufacturer (like Specialised).From a buyers point of view it is a bad thing because it leads to more viewings and higher prices but this is a good thing for sellers.
I'd agree with including the term 'Retro' in the title.
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