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Jeff,
Damn, $150 for shipping………..
I just sold my 4 Banger and shipped her FedX
She went from Chicago to Central Cali
Total (with signature conformation) – $80.40
**side note to the new owner – if I would have known it cost that much to ship there’s NO WAY you would have got her for the price you paid, that’s a fact
Why?
Because 6 months prior I shipped an entire bike (full build) to a gentleman on the East Coast
Total cost (with signature conformation) – $65.00
In my mind, “just a frame” should have cost no more than $50 to ship
So to the new owner of my 4 Banger – you got the deal of the your life!
Now, to the point of what our Homegrowns are worth……………
First off, I’m not talking down to anyone (let me make that clear)
Most of you on here know the history of these frames/bikes
But for those who don’t keep this in mind
Schwinn “Homegrown” mountain bikes were only produced from 1994 until 1999
And yes, any frame produced from 2000 to the present IS NOT A SCHWINN (sorry boys and girls that’s a fact – DEAL WITH IT)
Just because Pacific Cycle glues a “Schwinn” sticker to a frame doesn’t make it Schwinn
I can guaranty the boys from Durango (the Project Underground team) are laughing their fucking asses off!
During that short period of time they produced (in my personal opinion) the finest mountain bike frames the mountain bike world has ever seen
Every single publication that rode them and then evaluated them gave them nothing but 5 star praise – PERIOD
Shit, the 1996 Factory edition (built in conjunction with the Yeti boys) won how many NORBA events?
I’m proud to be in possession of a bike/bikes that has not only spanked the competition on U.S. soil but also took it to the Euro’s and left them dumb founded and scratching their heads
So, with that said I absolutely stand by my previous post
Forget the $ that I had them (my 1999 Homegrown, 1996 Factory, and 1994 Project Colorado) posted on Ebay for
They were listed at those prices for a reason
I listed them higher than normal for the hope that someone would contact me and want to do a deal off Ebay
The only reason that I put them on Ebay was to give them National exposure in hopes that someone would contact me and want to work a side deal – PERIOD
I hate the thought of going to Ebay and giving them (Ebay & PayPal) a slice of MY PIE
As for my asking prices, I’m asking basically what I paid for them – that’s why I get so fucking pissed when some jerk off (Ebay, Craigslist Chicago, Buddy Book/Facepage) tries to low ball me on the price
Like I try to explain to these retarded Ebay/Craigslist/Buddy Book cocksuckers, “do you realize what you are attempting to purchase?”
And again, I absolutely place blame on these “reality” shows (American Pickers, Pawn Stars, Storage Wars, etc.)
They make everyone think that’s how the REAL world works
Wake up you dumb mother fuckers – those “reality” shows are ALL scripted, they are as “unreal” as it could possibly be
How do I know?
I worked in Hollywood at Warner Brothers Studios on the corner of Santa Monica Blvd and Formosa Ave., so trust me, I know what goes on behind the camera in the “real world”
Because of these shows, the hip new trend is to low ball every transaction (and I don’t care what you are selling – it’s irrelevant)
Bottom line , when you have something of value, real irreplaceable value, it IS worth “X” amount not “what the market dictates”!!!!!!!!!!
Class dismissed
– Mike
Damn, that’s tough one
I’ve had my frame (Project Colorado) posted to see what offers I might get
Funny thing, I haven’t got one…………….
What I have gotten is a lot of social media losers (Buddy Book or Face Page of whatever the fuck it’s called) bagging on me, or so I’ve been told by my local bike mechanic who frequents that retarded “be my friend” bullshit
As for your ride, she’s a rare bird and looks to be in pristine condition
Personally, I would hold out for whatever number is floating in your head
Why?
Because that’s how it should be when you own a irreplaceable piece of mountain biking history
There are fools out there that talk shit – “the economy is to blame”
You know what – FUCK THEM
I don’t buy that economy shit for a minute, you know why?
Turn your T.V. on and tune into 1 of 2 programs – Barrett Jackson Auction or Mecum Auction
The bidding floor is packed with dudes tossing $100,000 (CASH) at a car that will sit in a garage for the rest off it’s life
The economy is in a bad way, yeah right – whatever
I blame this low ball trend bullshit on shows like American Pickers (two fucking scumbag scammers) who make it a practice fucking people out off their collectibles
Everybody thinks they are the next “American Picker”
Anyway………….
What’s your bike worth?
Whatever you feel it’s worth – and not a penny less
Remember one thing, you own a ultra rare piece of history and that in itself is priceless
– Mike
She was bought brand new
She’s absolutely perfect
Not a scratch, not a mark – she’s flawless
How many members can make those statements regarding this priceless piece of history?
My dick still gets hard when I take her out of her box………………………….
