Author Topic: How much would an EXP frame fetch on ebay?  (Read 2894 times)

neil_p

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How much would an EXP frame fetch on ebay?
« 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.


in4

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Re: How much would an EXP frame fetch on ebay?
« Reply #1 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.

brummie

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Re: How much would an EXP frame fetch on ebay?
« Reply #2 on: June 02, 2014, 06:34:29 PM »
And you're definitely 5'8" ?  6ft would be better for me. ;D
 

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Re: How much would an EXP frame fetch on ebay?
« Reply #3 on: June 02, 2014, 07:54:50 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!

in4

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Re: How much would an EXP frame fetch on ebay?
« Reply #4 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.  :)

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Re: How much would an EXP frame fetch on ebay?
« Reply #5 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

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Re: How much would an EXP frame fetch on ebay?
« Reply #6 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?

 

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Re: How much would an EXP frame fetch on ebay?
« Reply #7 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.

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Re: How much would an EXP frame fetch on ebay?
« Reply #8 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
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Re: How much would an EXP frame fetch on ebay?
« Reply #9 on: June 21, 2014, 07:53:05 PM »