[CR]Parting out

(Example: Production Builders:Pogliaghi)

From: <NortonMarg@aol.com>
To: classicrendezvous@bikelist.org
Subject: [CR]Parting out
Date: Fri, 13 Sep 2002 12:05:34 EDT

This is what my personal reply to Richard was. Since it's become a "topic" I'm posting it to the list. My apologies to Raleigh Pro fans.

<< << i bought a new, never used, never PEDALED full nuovo record 1972 frejus today. i am NUTS!!! should i sell it complete or part it out? what to do? what to do! >> Wow! Too cool! Ok, you'll make more $ sooner if you part it out. Since it's made it this far in one (museum quality?) piece, the more artistic approach would be to find the right buyer for the right money. It might not sell as quickly, and the capitalist incentive might be a little less, but the integrity of the piece will be preserved. If it was an unridden Raleigh Pro, part it out. If it was an unridden Masi or Colnago your size, like your '71, how much trouble would it be to rebuild with the right parts if you were only able to buy the frame? That begs the question, is it your size, what size is it, and all that. Just my opinion, but the best approach would be to keep it intact and only sell it to someone who wants to keep it intact (hah! like we could really know!), and get the right money for it. Easier said than done. Other considerations: Is the frame and finish mint? Do you need the money from parting it? Do you need the parts for a '73 Masi? or something else that year? If you knew someone who wanted just the frame, you would have the option of keeping the group together as a '73 gruppo for future use. Clear as mud, eh? What size is it...? Stevan ps. I'm getting ready to go through this with a friend's 1961 Cinelli. I'm going to offer it first as a complete bike. If it doesn't sell for the right dough, I'll part it out. It's unfortunate, but he really NEEDS the money>>>>

Stevan Thomas
Alameda, CA