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cyberpaull

Finally riding a big boys bike
Thanks to all of you that restore all the old Schwinns that will never show a profit, but for the love of the bikes. We would never have so many great bikes out there. We are just caretakers of these bikes for a short time. Thanks Paul

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Beautiful bikes.
Been a long time since I made a profit on any bike I've sold.I'm happy to break even if I know the bike is going to a new,happy home.
 
Thats what a real collector is about.Those that think they will make a living from a hobby need to get a real career .
 
I would think those that are real collectors or should I say successful collectors buy & sell bikes to be able to purchase the bikes that are needed for their collections. Always up grading.
 
I even gave a few bikes away to people in need who can really appreicate and promote riding vintage bicycles. By doing this I feel like I've accomplished something. Spreading the love sort of speak. Rob.
 
I love my bikes, but since I have been in High school and now to pay for college I buy, sell and repair bikes. I am not ashamed to say this but 99% of the time I always make a profit on what I sell. I do not think there is anything wrong with making a profit except if that profit comes at the expense of parting an original bike just because more money can be made. I provide a valuable service to my community as I have been to almost every bike shop in a 10 mile radius and every single one is overpriced and most lie to make a quick buck (I have spoken to others who have gone to these shops and they agree). I am straight with everyone I deal with and charge affordable prices almost always lower than a shop. My bikes are almost always priced below value so the locals can afford a great bike at a great price but I can still profit. I will get a real job as soon as I graduate but even after I will keep doing this as I get a thrill every time I buy and sell something
 
[QUOTE=sfhschwinn;I provide a valuable service to my community as I have been to almost every bike shop in a 10 mile radius and every single one is overpriced and most lie to make a quick buck (I have spoken to others who have gone to these shops and they agree).


I am not arguing that a person can repair a bike cheaper than a bike shop but if you ever ran a business there is store rental,electricity,heat,payroll,insurance,zoning conditions,etc. That doesnt make their rates as ripoffs.It means they have many more costs than just playing in a garage.
 
I even gave a few bikes away to people in need who can really appreicate and promote riding vintage bicycles. By doing this I feel like I've accomplished something. Spreading the love sort of speak. Rob.
I've done likewise; After all, passing something along, is, in the end, all it's really about, anyway.
 
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