Bob, a description of the size, condition, color and equipment of the bike would help, and pictures would be even better. Assuming very good condition and most original equipment, a high end Motobecane will usually bring $300 to $400. Even if it is really mint, you probably won't do much better than $500. I personally think good French bikes are undervalued, but that is the truth of the current market. Of course, on eBay anything can happen.
Regards,
Jerry Moos
Bob & Nancy wrote:
> I'm Bob Scott and I live in Hannibal, Missouri. My interest in this list is due to a 1972 Motobecane Le Champion I bought new. It was replaced by a Rivendell several years ago. I have been sitting in on the list for the past week trying to learn the best approach to finding a new home for the Motobecane.
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> Because of my rural location I have had to do my own maintenance and repair. In the process I have acquired several spare parts and supplies just for the bike (spindles, headsets, deraileurs, etc). If I sell the bike I need to sell the parts as well. There is not a great market in Hannibal for classic bikes so I need to learn the best approaches from you. My son has prepared an e-Bay ad for me, but I'm not ready to run it until I get a rough sense of its value. Any help would be appreciated. I've already learned a great deal in just this one week of "looking over your shoulder".
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> Bob & Nancy Scott
> 213 Park Terrace Drive
> Hannibal, MO 63401-3688
> 573-221-3021
> rscott@nemonet.com