Richard Bates said:I have decided to sell one of my three bikes. It has been hanging up in the garage, untouched
(blush) for more than a year.
It is a Peugeout Performance 2000
Assuming that means year 2000 and bike cost less than £300 new........
Quoted message said:What would be a sensible asking price?
After getting it in full working order* and polishing to a brilliant sheen, I would advertise it in
the local paper for £95 and expect to be haggled down. If no takers, then try re-advertising at £65.
But if bike is in less than good condition, just flog any good bits on eBay/u.r.c and bin the rest,
or "give it away" for £30.
If these prices seem high, then note that I sold several bottom of the range steel-wheeled
1980's "racers" for £60 each over ten years ago. A tube of metal polish and a can of Halfords
spray paint does the trick :-) If these prices seem low, then welcome to the sad world of
Bicycle Depreciation :-(
* Gears and brakes nicely adjusted is usually all that's required. But replace any parts (with
second-hand ones) that are completely worn out or look very tatty.
~PB