Lou Deeter wrote:
>
> http://ebay.com/
>
> I don't know whether the seller is a listmember but his response makes me
> wonder whether this was a special edition of the Professional Derosa model. Here
> is his response.
>
> " it is autographed Eddie Merckx. It is in showroom condition, and was last
> in the '84 Olympic trials. Also, I already have several offers on the bike
> that basically meet my reserve on it."
>
> The initial price of $1950 doesn't meet reserve, and I thought that price
> was much more than what it was worth. Does anyone know whether this is a rare
> collectible model? Lou Deeter, Orlando FL
Not rare, not "collectable" particularly other than it is a nice early 80s De Rosa. Worth around a $1000 or less in my neck of the woods. And zero bids after seven days with two hours to go???
Chuck Schmidt South Pasadena, Southern California
.