Saw this at Oley, Pa today. Recently found in South Jersey

[mikecuda]

Recently found in South Jersey. I tried to buy a Davis 28" Sewing Co. bicycle frame. Offered $500 the guy said no.

 

[bikewhorder]

Recently found in South Jersey. I tried to buy a Davis 28" Sewing Co. bicycle frame. Offered $500 the guy said no.

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I believe "no" is the most polite response you could have received for that offer.

 

[fordmike65]

@mikecuda What was the asking price?



@New Mexico Brant

 

[New Mexico Brant]

I believe "no" is the most polite response you could have received for that offer.

I think Mike's offer was very strong. Chris, I am curious how you would value a complete stripped Davis frame with no badge? Later in the day I saw the frame Mike made an offer on; if it was mine I would have gladly accepted the $500 all day long. Mike, you may want to check with Ivo @Balloontyre ; a couple years ago at Memory Lane he had a really decent frame for around $200. In October, one of the Ohio guys still had a ready to go Harley project (Dayton frame, with correct fenders, and a faux badge) for $500 or $700. I think he may have sold off the fenders during the show because no one bought the project. @mikecuda I would be happy to call the owner if you wish.

The below image was the project at a prior Fairfield swap:

 

[bikewhorder]

I think Mike's offer was very strong. Chris, I am curious how you would value a complete stripped Davis frame with no badge? Later in the day I saw the frame Mike made an offer on; if it was mine I would have gladly accepted the $500 all day long. Mike, you may want to check with Ivo @Balloontyre ; a couple years ago at Memory Lane he had a really decent frame for around $200. In October, one of the Ohio guys still had a ready to go Harley project (Dayton frame, with correct fenders, and a faux badge) for $500 or $700. I think he may have sold off the fenders during the show because no one bought the project. @mikecuda I would be happy to call the owner if you wish.

The below image was the project at a prior Fairfield swap:

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Sorry I guess I was confused, I foolishly assumed the bike in the picture was what he made a $500 offer on.

 

[mikecuda]

@mikecuda What was the asking price?



@New Mexico Brant

The Indian - I was interested. He told me not for sale. He was proud of it.

 

[mikecuda]

I think Mike's offer was very strong. Chris, I am curious how you would value a complete stripped Davis frame with no badge? Later in the day I saw the frame Mike made an offer on; if it was mine I would have gladly accepted the $500 all day long. Mike, you may want to check with Ivo @Balloontyre ; a couple years ago at Memory Lane he had a really decent frame for around $200. In October, one of the Ohio guys still had a ready to go Harley project (Dayton frame, with correct fenders, and a faux badge) for $500 or $700. I think he may have sold off the fenders during the show because no one bought the project. @mikecuda I would be happy to call the owner if you wish.

The below image was the project at a prior Fairfield swap:

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@New Mexico Brant I would be interested for $200 in a Authentic Dayton or Davis frame with fork and truss rods for $200. If it's at Ohio buy it for me. When U come to Hershey we can get together. I have your business card. I have the Harley brass head badge and a fresh nickel plated crank assembly with HD sprocket.

 

[New Mexico Brant]

@New Mexico Brant I would be interested for $200 in a Authentic Dayton or Davis frame with fork and truss rods for $200. If it's at Ohio buy it for me. When U come to Hershey we can get together. I have your business card. I have the Harley brass head badge and a fresh nickel plated crank assembly with HD sprocket.

You should reach out to Ivo to see if he still has that frame; to be clear it was only a frame for $200. Getting a motobike frame with fork for $200 is going to be tricky but miracles do happen.

 

[Balloontyre]

Sold It at the swap

 

[catfish]

@mikecuda What was the asking price?



@New Mexico Brant

Bike was not for sale. It belongs to a Cabe member.