I've purchased bikes to sell. I've purchased bikes to keep. I've purchased bikes that I was going to keep that I ended up selling. I've purchased bikes I was going to sell and ended up keeping. I no longer look with a primary motive to make money on things I buy, although I do peruse Ebay and place bids that are low enough that if I win, I know I can "flip" it as Harvey Sachs said. But, the value of my bikes will not change my lifestyle. If I was a car collector, I would say, sell the Duesenberg to buy a house; sell the 66 350 Shelby Mustang to buy another nice car. But, if I were to sell my bikes, it would be to take my wife on a trip or more likely, to buy my wife some new shoes with matching purse. Or, perhaps I'll just sell some bikes so I can buy more nice bikes. Lou Deeter, Orlando FL