Lots of the newer fellows just want to know what stuff should go for, so they ask. I don't mind telling friends and total strangers what I paid, because I realize that some are trying to get educated. Asking price and final selling price are two different things. Nobody wants to pay too much, and if you're not educated, you can. That said, if we see something we really want, it's okay to overpay, because it's there, it's now and "you want it." Especially at swaps. You can hold things in your hands and closely examine them. Plus, you have no shipping charges. The "What'd you pay for it?" question has to be taken in the context it's asked, who is asking, and the mood I'm in that particular day. Okay, since you asked: Here's what I bought at Memory Lane, yesterday. . . and the price. $$$$$$$$
First off, is this pedal. It was in the bottom of a bucket. It was $1.00. I've never seen another one like it. I'm going to screw it to the wall in my shop. I intend to make a separate post on this pedal, unless someone here can tell me what it's off. There are no markings. Rust and dents on the cap have taken their toll. I guarantee there is somebody out there that's looking for this pedal, or parts there of, and will easily shell out a $20. Sorry, it's going on the wall.
Next up, is this Hiawatha badge. I like trains. It's a clean badge and for the 10 bucks asking price, it'll look good on the shop wall, over the old work bench. On a good day, this badge could fetch $20. Next is the Monark springs. They're original 50's style, and they're like new. $25.00 is a fair price for these. Asking price was $10. I have a nice Monak springer with rusty springs that I will replace with these.
These Roadmaster peaked fenders. No dents. The easily dented peak tops are perfect. I only have one bare bones frame left that I've kept. It's a Roadmaster. The price on these fenders was $15.00 Asking $30-40 would not been out of line for straight peaked fenders.
Last is this Ranger frame. I'm pretty much out of the hobby. I tell myself "No more bikes." I was loading up my truck at M.L. and was about to leave for home, when I noticed a new guy had set up across from me. I spotted this Schwinn straight bar frame with the correct fork and truss rods for $90. That's a good price, a fair price. Next to it was this Ranger frame for $160. A little high. Wrong fork, but a nice badge and correct crank and chain-ring. Don't want no more bikes, but I'm a sucker for Rangers. I offered $140, hoping he wouldn't take it. He did. So, in the last minute, as I'm ready to pull out, I buy another project. Should have bought the Schwinn too.