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Community => Thorn General => Topic started by: neil_p on June 02, 2014, 03:55:01 PM

Title: How much would an EXP frame fetch on ebay?
Post by: neil_p on June 02, 2014, 03:55:01 PM

I'm trying to work out whether selling my EXP frame would free up much cash.... my life plans changed shortly after buying the EXP, so it is overkill for what I use it for.

I can't remember the size, but I'm 5' 8" and it fits me. S&S couplings, 7 years old, dark blue and cream. Very good condition for the age.

Title: Re: How much would an EXP frame fetch on ebay?
Post by: in4 on June 02, 2014, 04:14:14 PM

I'm sure the good people of this parish might like 'first dibs' if you were to offer it for sale. I think there are some unpainted frames for sale on the SJS website. Have a look, it might help you arrive at a reasonable price.

Title: Re: How much would an EXP frame fetch on ebay?
Post by: brummie on June 02, 2014, 06:34:29 PM

And you're definitely 5'8" ?  6ft would be better for me. ;D

Title: Re: How much would an EXP frame fetch on ebay?
Post by: neil_p on June 02, 2014, 07:54:50 PM

Quote from: in4 on June 02, 2014, 04:14:14 PM

I'm sure the good people of this parish might like 'first dibs' if you were to offer it for sale. I think there are some unpainted frames for sale on the SJS website. Have a look, it might help you arrive at a reasonable price.

Ouch... just had a look.... £299 unpainted. I was hoping to sell mine, by a bottom of the range frame, and have some cash left.... doesn't look like much chance of that!

Title: Re: How much would an EXP frame fetch on ebay?
Post by: in4 on June 02, 2014, 09:17:34 PM

...a decent paint job does not come cheap so you might have a little more collateral to play with.  :)

Title: Re: How much would an EXP frame fetch on ebay?
Post by: sd on June 17, 2014, 12:57:28 PM

I saw two identical Models of Thorn frame (I think they were Raven tour) on eBay both with forks. One went for £400+ the other went for £125 including postage. The second one looked better? Take off 15% eBay and PayPal fees? DIRE for second seller but noted the first was back on after a few days. Never followed it up to see what he got.
   Second one
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/221437841171?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

Title: Re: How much would an EXP frame fetch on ebay?
Post by: Norton on June 19, 2014, 06:31:51 PM

With s&s I reckon £400  to £500 might be realisable,  guessing this was £1500+worth when new?

Title: Re: How much would an EXP frame fetch on ebay?
Post by: Templogin on June 21, 2014, 12:07:19 PM

I wish my EXP had S&S couplings!  I wonder if one could get them fitted aftermarket so to speak?  It would be cheaper than buying another frame.

Title: Re: How much would an EXP frame fetch on ebay?
Post by: JimK on June 21, 2014, 01:24:57 PM

Framebuilders can definitely retrofit couplers. There's a place Bilenky, maybe in Philadelphia, that I hear does that. Of course you'll want to fine a local place. Maybe Bob Jackson? Of course that kind of work is not cheap.

http://www.bilenky.com/#!what-is-a-retrofit/c22f8 (http://www.bilenky.com/#!what-is-a-retrofit/c22f8)

Title: Re: How much would an EXP frame fetch on ebay?
Post by: julk on June 21, 2014, 07:53:05 PM

Special offer, only £625
http://www.bobjacksoncycles.co.uk/ss.php (http://www.bobjacksoncycles.co.uk/ss.php)