Let’s talk value,, bike prices? Open talk!

[Bill in Bama]

Any info on this maybe 80’s japan bike would be nice! I think it’s Panasonic made for sears?? Got no clue on date .... if I could id components would that help???????

 

[Bill in Bama]

I paid too much.... but like others have said “ it’s only worth what your willing to pay! I gave 10$ and i love it! Brings back memories of my dad! Wood handled 1970’s schwinn approved pump!

 

[Bill in Bama]

A co worker had me to do a tune up on this pretty sweet Panama jack huffy! They act like they might sell it but don’t really want it unless its a bargain! What would ya’ll think ! I thought maybe 100$ ish???

 

[Bill in Bama]

I have a chance to get this westfield for 120$ what do you think????

 

[Freqman1]

I have a chance to get this westfield for 120$ what do you think????

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I call that a hard pass. Not really a collectible but might make decent transportation. V/r Shawn

 

[Superman1984]

I like stuff I can tinker with and see improvements so that is a value in & of it's self. I feel like I don't need poop tons of money to make it a diamond in the rough but save it from being lost if someone was inclined to overdo things. I can appreciate paying a little more sometimes for a pos if I get 1 person who enjoys learning about before & after etc. I have those bikes I just love but aren't valuable because they were easy fixes or just cheap had etc

 

[Archie Sturmer]

I have a chance to get this westfield for 120$ what do you think?

Looks nice; but I would frame the cost in terms of space required for storage. If I was thinning down my bicycle collection, a bike like that one might be on the let it go list.
The handful of diamond frame bikes that I still have are not as nice, and either family members’ or of more antique vintage (and show it).

I like the 40mm rimmed wheels on the Huffy, for a build; but it looks nice whole as is for a beach cruiser; (not sure how much that those were new).

 

[Bill in Bama]

Looks nice; but I would frame the cost in terms of space required for storage. If I was thinning down my bicycle collection, a bike like that one might be on the let it go list.
The handful of diamond frame bikes that I still have are not as nice, and either family members’ or of more antique vintage (and show it).

idk... I don’t really need it! But its the only Columbia westfield ive found in Alabama! And i do like a three speed! Its clean and all there! I think dude said it was a 1966...???

 

[Superman1984]

idk... I don’t really need it! But its the only Columbia westfield ive found in Alabama! And i do like a three speed! Its clean and all there! I think dude said it was a 1966...???

Buy it, ride it, and if nothing else later on use it for a custom build / parts

 

[Freqman1]

Just because something is available doesn’t mean you have to buy it. Save the money and buy something really cool down the line. I’d rather have a couple special bikes rather than a barn full of stuff. V/r Shawn