Clearly there are still killer deals to be had for the astute/lucky collector. The 56cm. Bruce Gordon that sold within the last week comes to mind. The Dave Moulton at around the same price ($800) is another. I purchased a nice Holdsworth touring bike on flea bay for around $400. The seller said it could use a paint job. When I got the bike it was just grimy and need some paint correction. I also picked up a Moto Le Champion in original condition for $400 but then spent around $200 more for Univ. NOS levers and hoods.
I'll admit I'm a bottom feeder here, and the only frame builders I will be spending large coin on are the American builders. I am convinced that they are the best in the world and at the top of their craft. Hopefully my custom frameset is on schedule to be built in the future.
Keith Kessel Shreveport, La.
On Mon, August 3, 2009 5:47 am, jgallen@lexairinc.com wrote:
> So for about half the price of the $1425 Moto frame and fork someone got
> this:
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> Ebay Item #: 140335233368
> URL:
> http://ebay.com/
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> A Dave Moulton with a nearly full Super Record group. I still don't get
> it but all my friend say I'm too literal and argumentative.
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> George Allen
> still baffled in Lexington, KY
> USA
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> On Sun, August 2, 2009 2:34 am, Stronglight49@aol.com wrote:
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>> Recently ended eBay auction: item no. 310157738411
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>> Yes, a bit rich for my blood. But, this appears uncommonly well
>> finished for that period (or any). Having priced a restoration repaint
>> on a different but similar frameset from the folks at Cyclart several
>> years ago (complete with lug masking, outlining, re-chrome, etc.), I
>> think this admittedly HIGH ebay winning bid is in fact really not so
>> outrageous at all. And, remember, this particular frameset is in
>> beautiful entirely ORIGINAL condition.
>>
>> With all the recent discussion of "re-paint or let it be..." I think
>> this is a good example of the high value of original condition placed
>> on a bike - at least by some folks. I have not priced such a restoration
>> re-finish recently, but I suspect the total would be considerably less
>> than the final auction amount. Especially, since this particular model
>> had only the lower front fork blades chrome plated - not the headlugs nor
>> any of the rear triangle.
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>> The rather heavy lug lining was really quite typical of the
>> Motobecanes
>> I've seen. However nice this bike (and it is definitely one of my very
>> favorite models - and colors) it is nevertheless a factory production
>> model. So, one would never expect a very finicky attention to detail
>> when painting the lug shores which one of our fine custom builders or
>> painters might lavish on a such bike in their care.
>>
>> If the buyer is a CR List member, I would certainly love to hear from
>> him - either on or Off List.
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>> BOB HANSON, ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO, USA
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