Valuation please

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flag ellis82
Posted: Oct 28, 2020 at 15:18 Quote
Looking to get a valuation on my brothers old frame. It is not something I am going to use and it has just been hung in the shed, so looking to sell.
It's a Merlin Frame, Ritchey Logic, Tange prestige Chromoly.
Thanks for any help.
flag muddytreker
Posted: Nov 18, 2020 at 9:30 Quote
To most its just another age old cromoly frame, nothing special,
If I was looking to buy such I wouldn't go much over £30-£40 plus
say £15 post, its dated and theres plenty of this era out there,
Ive come across similar at car boots, re cycling centres, charity shops.

Its only of value to a collector who would deem it worthy for there
collection, and there but a small minority amongst the millions of bike owners
out there.

Like you, I have a similar Tange cromoly frame and a True Temper OX cromoly
made in USA bla bla blah, just hanging up on the ceiling, I will never use it,
its just a reminder of past. The older the frame the more stress and fatigue
on the thing from use, so I dont see how these things hold much value,
with the exception of something thats significant of historical value to biking.

Either ad it where the collectors hang out where you may get a good return,
or consider offers amongst the general bikers, who may be looking for a
cheap touring build, gravel project or sentimental biker looking for a project.

Perhaps try the Retrobike forum for a valuation to your liking.
flag dirttorpedo
Posted: Jan 15, 2021 at 10:24 Quote
ellis82 wrote:
Looking to get a valuation on my brothers old frame. It is not something I am going to use and it has just been hung in the shed, so looking to sell.
It's a Merlin Frame, Ritchey Logic, Tange prestige Chromoly.
Thanks for any help.

Is this the same Merlin bike company that was a renowned builder of titanium bikes in the 80's and 90's? If so a cromoly Merlin might be a very rare and interesting frame. I would get some good photos of it and post it up at Retrobike.uk and see what the experts over there have to say about it.

Prices of good steel frames that are not super rare varies according to local market and interest. I've seen good steel frames sell from anywhere around $40 CAD to $600CAD.
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