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1998 Ellsworth Truth: What's it worth?
I'm interested in buying a friend's 1998 Ellsworth Truth. It has
Shimano XT disk brakes, shifters and deraillures. Nice Mavic rims with new tires. He's offered to tear it down and bring it back up from scratch, including replacing all the bushings in the rear pivots to get the bike as "like new" as possible. He's also offered to help get the shocks set up to my weight, and to help get the bars and seat adjusted to my height. He wasn't sure what he should sell it for, but was thinking $1,000 would be fair. Any suggestions? It sounds like a good deal to me, especially with all the help getting it set up. Thanks, Tama |
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Tama wrote:
I'm interested in buying a friend's 1998 Ellsworth Truth. It has Shimano XT disk brakes, shifters and deraillures. Nice Mavic rims with new tires. He's offered to tear it down and bring it back up from scratch, including replacing all the bushings in the rear pivots to get the bike as "like new" as possible. He's also offered to help get the shocks set up to my weight, and to help get the bars and seat adjusted to my height. He wasn't sure what he should sell it for, but was thinking $1,000 would be fair. Any suggestions? It sounds like a good deal to me, especially with all the help getting it set up. Probably a very nice bike, but 7+ years is getting up there for an off-road frame and components. (It DOES fit you, by the way?) What type of shock and fork are on it -- original equipment? There is much newer (almost certainly better) technology out there now, so that's another factor. Check E-bay for comparable sales to get an idea of its worth; offer accordingly (if at all). Good luck, BS (no, I mean it) |
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Tama wrote:
I'm interested in buying a friend's 1998 Ellsworth Truth. You shouldn't do business with friends or family. The relationships are move valuable than whatever deal you get on the goods. Rich |
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This friend has done a lot of work for me at my house and an investment
property. He's a plumber/carpenter and has always charged me about a third of what he should have. I've in turn helped him build a garage and work on other projects. I trust him and am 95% sure I'm going to get this bike. I just want to know if $1,000 for a 98 that's been refurbished is about the right price. If this guy needed $1,000, I would probably give it to him just because he's been such a great guy. I don't really consider it doing business as much as making a fair trade. If $1,000 is exorbitant, then I'll offer him less. If it's not enough, I'll offer him more. I want him to get a good deal too. |
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Tama wrote: This friend has done a lot of work for me at my house and an investment property. He's a plumber/carpenter and has always charged me about a third of what he should have. I've in turn helped him build a garage and work on other projects. I trust him and am 95% sure I'm going to get this bike. I just want to know if $1,000 for a 98 that's been refurbished is about the right price. If this guy needed $1,000, I would probably give it to him just because he's been such a great guy. I don't really consider it doing business as much as making a fair trade. If $1,000 is exorbitant, then I'll offer him less. If it's not enough, I'll offer him more. I want him to get a good deal too. If you trust him then why ask if its a fair price? A plumber would never overcharge. ;-) Maggie - works for a GC. PS...Why is this NG 98% male? |
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On 29 Mar 2005 06:09:09 -0800, Maggie wrote:
Tama wrote: This friend has done a lot of work for me at my house and an investment property. He's a plumber/carpenter and has always charged me about a third of what he should have. I've in turn helped him build a garage and work on other projects. I trust him and am 95% sure I'm going to get this bike. I just want to know if $1,000 for a 98 that's been refurbished is about the right price. If this guy needed $1,000, I would probably give it to him just because he's been such a great guy. I don't really consider it doing business as much as making a fair trade. If $1,000 is exorbitant, then I'll offer him less. If it's not enough, I'll offer him more. I want him to get a good deal too. If you trust him then why ask if its a fair price? A plumber would never overcharge. ;-) Maggie - works for a GC. PS...Why is this NG 98% male? Women don't hang out here? There aren't as many women bike riders (true, at least every place I've ever lived)? -- Bob in CT |
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Bob M wrote: On 29 Mar 2005 06:09:09 -0800, Maggie wrote: Tama wrote: This friend has done a lot of work for me at my house and an investment property. He's a plumber/carpenter and has always charged me about a third of what he should have. I've in turn helped him build a garage and work on other projects. I trust him and am 95% sure I'm going to get this bike. I just want to know if $1,000 for a 98 that's been refurbished is about the right price. If this guy needed $1,000, I would probably give it to him just because he's been such a great guy. I don't really consider it doing business as much as making a fair trade. If $1,000 is exorbitant, then I'll offer him less. If it's not enough, I'll offer him more. I want him to get a good deal too. If you trust him then why ask if its a fair price? A plumber would never overcharge. ;-) Maggie - works for a GC. PS...Why is this NG 98% male? Women don't hang out here? There aren't as many women bike riders (true, at least every place I've ever lived)? -- Bob in CT Maybe there are alot of women who ride bikes, but they are not as intense as some of the men who post here. (except for a few)....maybe women ride for the fun of it. Men need the "macho" aspect of riding so they can explain away the spandex/lycra, pretty color hats and fancy shoes. ;-) All good things, Maggie |
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My friend said himself he wasn't sure what it should be. He asked me
what I thought, if I had seen anything on the net or around that would help. I just want both of us to get a fair deal. |
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I'm amazed at how quickly tangents appear in these threads.
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Tama wrote:
My friend said himself he wasn't sure what it should be. He asked me what I thought, if I had seen anything on the net or around that would help. I just want both of us to get a fair deal. I repeat, have you checked Ebay and/or MTBR Classifieds? |
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