Selling advice (focus cayo)

crimpshrine

I am considering the purchase of a new frame tomorrow and was wondering what sort of price I would achieve from a 2008 Focus Cayo (so I know if I can afford it when the credit card bill comes in!).

It has only covered 4-500 dry miles and is in as new condition. It would be sold with Ritchey WCS wet black stem, bars and post and with the original saddle and Truvativ compact chainset.

What do you guys think, I have no idea how well these things sell on the like of here or ebay. Would it be unreasonable to expect around £450?

Many thanks.

hopper1

Why not PM Slimbods, he's potentially looking for a Cayo...
Here's a link to his thread in this section.

Old Pedaller

I don't have a lot of experience of selling used bikes but, given the way bikes seem to lose value (£50 for an 18 month old Scott in one friend's case), I suspect you are being a bit optimistic when the complete bike was advertised new by Wiggle at £839.

crimpshrine

Thanks to you both.. I did not realise they were that cheap on wiggle now! Last time I looked mine was on there for £1500 but I guess the frame will be the same as the 105 and the Ritchy stuff is probbably worth half what I paid.

Oh well.... I guess I will look on the brightside and think I have just saved myself some money and my Mrs will not want to kill me on Tuesday morning (when planned frame arrived!)

Opotopo

I always take apart bikes and sell them in parts on eBay as I reckon that get's your more cash - especially the higher the spec. Reckon people are more likely to want a part second hand than a full bike and also probably widens your market.

HTH - good luck

SK

Marko1962

crimpshrine

You have a PM, go read

cookiemonster

FWIW I sold my ultegra cayo (bought for £999 and sold when they were still available at that price) for £650 when it was just under a year old and in very good nick...

crimpshrine

Thanks for the advice guys.

I have also responded to the PM's I have had.