Re: [CR]Was: "Campy NR sealed boxes!" etc Now: staying within the rules....

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Date: Tue, 29 Mar 2005 03:34:12 -0800 (PST)
From: Jerome & Elizabeth Moos <jerrymoos@sbcglobal.net>
Subject: Re: [CR]Was: "Campy NR sealed boxes!" etc Now: staying within the rules....
To: OROBOYZ@aol.com, ternst1@cox.net, dddd@pacbell.net, classicrendezvous@bikelist.org
In-Reply-To: 6667


Not sure I agee here, Dale. I think it is legitimate to ask questions here about classic bikes, including about their value or how actions may affect their value. Restore or not restore? Repaint or touch up? Upgrade a component or not? What's a reasonable price to pay for some model? Whether an NIP component would lose value if the box seal were broken strikes me a legitimate and even fascinating question. Perhaps the fact someone would ask the question highlights the silliness aspect of bike collecting and of collecting in general, but there you have it.

On the other hand, if one were concerned ONLY with the prices of classic bikes, to the exclusion of all else, this would be the wrong place for him.

Of course as Grand Poobah and absolute ruler of the list, I acknowledge it's your opinion that counts here.

Regards,

Jerry Moos Houston, TX

OROBOYZ@aol.com wrote: In a message dated 3/29/2005 1:15:12 AM Eastern Standard Time, ternst1@cox.net writes:

<< King Tut's tomb. >>

Ted: I understand your point and the CR rules are fairly clear on this, I quote: "- The CR list is for enthusiasts to share and appreciate their hobby, conversely it is NOT to be used to maximize the selling prices of vintage bikes or parts. "What is my X worth?" is an unwelcome question. Please refer to online auctions such as eBay for that information."

So David, do you understand where we are coming from on this?

While we are all happy you have made this discovery and are trying to learn about old parts & stuff, your continued reference to "worth" and dollar value makes us feel that you are approaching this in a more mercenary way rather than an appreciation of the parts' intrinsic usefulness or historical place. If the parts and bikes you are describing end up on eBay or For Sale somehow after we educate you, we will feel somewhat betrayed. I think I warned you about this already privately (? My memory sucks!)

Thanks,
Dale