American Cyclery would probably be able to help this guy out.
American Cyclery Road, Cyclocross, Vintage, Touring Bikes; Repair Service 510 Frederick Street San Francisco, CA 94117 Phone 415-664-4545 Fax 415-664-1211
http://www.americancyclery.com/
on 01/17/2003 04:35 PM, OROBOYZ@aol.com at OROBOYZ@aol.com wrote:
> I received this request.. Thought maybe someone in this region might help
> this fellow?
>
> In a message dated 1/17/2003 6:20:25 PM Eastern Standard Time,
> bcourcie@guidant.com writes:
>
> << My father has donated to me a bunch of old bicycle parts. I brought them
> to an old timer at the local lightweight bike shop and he referred my to your
> site. He said that some of my stuff is pretty rare and there is good demand
> for it but he wouldn't know well what the market value is. I would like to
> put all of the eligible stuff of up on your site so it can be enjoyed by
> vintage fans rather than sit in a closet for 30 years or go into the trash.
>
> The problem is that I don't necessarily know what I have well enough to
> describe it accurately and even if I did to set a price.
>
> Here is an example of some of the things I have:
>
> Front Wheel - weighless? hub, arc n' ceil rim, radial spoke.
> Front Wheel - Campy Record high flange hub, arc n' ceil rim, radial spoke
> various campy record hubs - record front hub, 5 sp rear hub (shell only)
> multiple sets of early campy quick release skewers
> 2 campy crank sets - 177.5mm w/chainrings.
>
> I believe my father is sitting on more stuff just lying around his home and
> it would be nice to know what stuff has value so I can tell him to save it.
>
> Is there someone I can talk to who could help me write an accurate
> description of the stuff I have and put a price on it. I want to price the
> stuff attractively because I really want it to go to someone who would really
> appreciate it.
>
> I live in Redwood City, CA about 35 miles south of San Francisco.
>
> my home phone number is 650.364.2066. cell phone is 408.529.2228
>
>
>
> Barton Courcier
> Supplier Quality Engineer, Cardiac Surgery
> (408) 845-1971
> bcourcie@guidant.com >>
>
>
>
> Dale Brown
> cycles de ORO, Inc.
> 1410 Mill Street
> Greensboro, NC 27408
> 336-274-5959
> fax 336-274-6360
> http://www.cyclesdeoro.com
> http://www.classicrendezvous.com
>
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