2jakes
Riding a '38 Autocycle Deluxe
Justins9, that bike is more than just a “beach cruiser”.
Wash your mouth with soap and water!
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Been in my family since the 70's - Streamline Aerocycle
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Justins9, that bike is more than just a “beach cruiser”.
Wash your mouth with soap and water!
37fleetwood
Riding a '37 Fleetwood
only 3 pages? if it were a Huffman we'd be at page 10 by now!
I also advise caution. there are people who would try to take advantage, and those who give inflated prices without knowing what they're saying. I spoke with @cyclingday last night, and I think you should listen to him carefully.
a) he has one.
b) he has a good pulse on the market.
c) he's above reproach.
I'm not into Schwinn, so not even remotely interested in the bike, so here's my unsolicited and unbiased advice.
if you are interested in old bicycles, and want to be involved in the hobby, keep it. you will be starting at the top and will never be so lucky again.
if you are only slightly interested, sell it and buy something more reasonable. put the rest in your retirement, or pay for the kid's braces. this is more bike than most of us need.
if you are not interested, sell it. I think @cyclingday is on the money in his assessment. find someone interested who isn't one of the ones throwing lowballs and let it go.
good luck with your bike.
I also advise caution. there are people who would try to take advantage, and those who give inflated prices without knowing what they're saying. I spoke with @cyclingday last night, and I think you should listen to him carefully.
a) he has one.
b) he has a good pulse on the market.
c) he's above reproach.
I'm not into Schwinn, so not even remotely interested in the bike, so here's my unsolicited and unbiased advice.
if you are interested in old bicycles, and want to be involved in the hobby, keep it. you will be starting at the top and will never be so lucky again.
if you are only slightly interested, sell it and buy something more reasonable. put the rest in your retirement, or pay for the kid's braces. this is more bike than most of us need.
if you are not interested, sell it. I think @cyclingday is on the money in his assessment. find someone interested who isn't one of the ones throwing lowballs and let it go.
good luck with your bike.
Freqman1
Riding a '37 Dayton Super Streamline
If Marty posted I missed it? I based my valuation on what I've seen these go for over the last couple of years. Yep it could go lower or could go higher depending on who is in the market when the bike is made available but I think somewhere in the $10k range is a pretty safe bet.Disclaimer: I'm not interested in the bike either. I already have one albeit a restored one. I would be interested to hear Marty's take on it though. V/r Shawn
Autocycleplane
Cruisin' on my Bluebird
I knew I had seen a fender decal on an Aerocycle before.....
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cyclingday
I'm the Wiz, and nobody beats me!
My assessment of this Streamline Aerocycle is pretty much the same as everyone else's.
AWESOME BIKE DUDE!
There are some minor condition issues and missing parts that slightly affect the value in my opinion, but these bikes are highly desirable with not enough to go around to satisfy the demand, so value is very subjective depending on who's thinking about buying, should this bike become available for sale.
As far as I know, that decision has not been made yet.
My advise is to be patient and take it slow with whatever direction the owner should decide to go.
AWESOME BIKE DUDE!
There are some minor condition issues and missing parts that slightly affect the value in my opinion, but these bikes are highly desirable with not enough to go around to satisfy the demand, so value is very subjective depending on who's thinking about buying, should this bike become available for sale.
As far as I know, that decision has not been made yet.
My advise is to be patient and take it slow with whatever direction the owner should decide to go.
Autocycleplane
Cruisin' on my Bluebird
Yeah so what - 9 of those pages would be your posts.
Kidding aside, I don't think there have been dumb lowball numbers posted here by anyone. Solid advice otherwise, you sure you are feeling OK?
2jakes
Riding a '38 Autocycle Deluxe
Justin,
I see that you recently joined the forum.
You may see some posts that will make references
to anything related to Schwinn in a negative manner.
That’s only their opinion and take it for what it’s worth, if you find that it
is uncomfortable, there is the “ignore button”.
But also know that the moderators will take action if it becomes abusive.
There are many here who share with you the joy of vintage bicycles
no matter what the brand. Those are the ones that have my respect.
Welcome to the best bicycle forum on this planet!
I see that you recently joined the forum.
You may see some posts that will make references
to anything related to Schwinn in a negative manner.
That’s only their opinion and take it for what it’s worth, if you find that it
is uncomfortable, there is the “ignore button”.
But also know that the moderators will take action if it becomes abusive.
There are many here who share with you the joy of vintage bicycles
no matter what the brand. Those are the ones that have my respect.
Welcome to the best bicycle forum on this planet!
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37fleetwood
Riding a '37 Fleetwood
you're probably right on the 9 pages.
you're wrong about the lowballers. I'll bet, before we reached page 2 he received at least 20 offers via pm, most of them below $2000
Schwinn499
I live for the CABE
Cool bike!
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2jakes
Riding a '38 Autocycle Deluxe
I agree about the part that everyone wouldn’t mind getting something for less.
Including myself.
But for me the term “low-baller” is someone who offers so much less than
something listed that it is an insult.
Other times a seller will set a high price knowing that there will be buyers
who will offer a lower price.
If the price offered is what the seller had in mind, he will come down and
sell it.
The buyer feels like he got a good deal.
I’ve seen some items for sale at a ridiculous high figure.
I asked the clerk at an antique shop, why the high price.
He told me that the owner probably didn’t intend on selling it
but wanted to display it nevertheless.
Thing is, there was a guy who had the $$$ and bought it.
I heard the owner mutter to himself...
“didn’t think someone would pay that price!”
