What's It Worth?
Well, we haven't blogged in a few days. Why you ask? Let me tell you why. We have been working on an extraordinarily complex problem. It comes in the form of a recurring question from cyclists all over the world. What is it you ask? Well, let me ask you the question and we'll see if you can help.
The conversation usually goes like this:
Hi Bob! I just found a 1972 and 3/4 Woolsley Cricket Trials or maybe it's a Motor crosser, I'm not sure. I want to road-race it and flat-track it and maybe do some trail riding. It's like brand new, a cream puff!
It was rebuilt before it was put in the shed 15 ago years but the roof blew off a year later. They guy who owns it says it started when he parked it...so he kicked her over...once she broke loose and the mouse shot out the pipe.......
But, the cables are froze up and the motor makes a little noise and doesn't start. It farted once. It needs tires and the chain is rusty but ok and the sprockets are only missing a couple of teeth. I think it's a 100, or maybe it's a 650. It could use paint. What's it worth?
Oh yeah, I have a four year old and would it be a good beginners bike for them?
What should I tell him??????? Please comment!!!!!
posted by The Crew @ B and J @ 9:34 AM
10 Comments:
At 5:31 PM,
cpt. Dick said…
Ah ya. So what was the question. I'm having a problem with what the problem is.
At 6:00 PM,
The Crew @ B and J said…
Come on now Captain...this is serious! This guy needs to know something before someone buys this one out from under him! It won't last long!
What should we tell him? How much should he pay for it?
At 7:26 PM,
Anonymous said…
That was a good bike but that year they really had problems with the frequency-modulating anti-dihibulating fratastat circuit. Unfortunately that part is no longer available.
At 4:41 AM,
cpt. Dick said…
It don't matter what you pay for it, your still going to spend around 2 grand to be able ride it. No it's not a beginners bike.
At 11:18 AM,
Nubbie said…
1.Tell him you'll have to do some research and give him a call back a little later. Then put call block on his number and never call back.
2.Tell him this line is for orders only' and to call back on the 1-900 number and be billed 4.00 a minute.
3.Wow, don't let a bike like that go, BUY IT, the 72 and 3/4 is very rare, but you'll need to sell the 4 year old to raise the money to start the restoration.
4.Hang on we have a Woolsley expert here. Thersa it's for you.
At 8:48 AM,
Anonymous said…
the last woolsley c. on ebay went for 10k i think itwent to n.c.
At 8:55 PM,
Anonymous said…
What are scrap metal prices these days ? Sorry I answered a question with a question.
At 2:00 PM,
Anonymous said…
tell them it's worth whatever amount their willing to write a check for.
Just make the check payable to the Bob Ginder retirement fund
At 4:22 PM,
Anonymous said…
$150 (reserve not met)
At 10:31 PM,
Anonymous said…
YES!
That bike is all of those, and can work well for each of those purposes. Keep offering cash until you have it in your possession. Upon taking posession, take at least 100 good quality photos showing every angle and detail. Send the photos to B&J Racing along with $1000.00 cash. We will review and offer possible programs of restoration, along with duct tape and rusty bailing wire for your oun amusement and technical advancement. All other information, consultation, and problem resolution will be priced, prepaid and hopefully never brought to fruition.
Enjoy your new acquisition to it's fullest.
Bob.
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