Chuck,
As always, I got several calls from persons who were potentially interested in this machine about my opinion of it. I sort of figured on account of it's size and whatnot, that a Japanese buyer would most likely be interested in it. The last Masi this size that was offered up as frame only (with maybe a headset, paint and graphics original) went to Japan for $1275. This is one of those (few) cases where it doesn't pay to be a little guy; unless you expect to pay (thru the nose). Glad I got mine a while ago and NOT on eBay, fortunately.
So I wonder what a 1962 Masi Special (with chromed Nervex lugs and rare version fork crown), completely intact and 95% original (wheels probably relaced once and a lower gear freewheel installed)is worth? It's black with pristine paint and graphics and a genuine!! 50cm c-t! DEFFINITELY NOT for sale, but I wonder what the market would be on this sucker?
Brian Baylis La Mesa, CA http://www.VintageCycleStudios.com Don't be small if you dig old Masis or Rene Herse.
David Bilenkey wrote:
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> http://cgi.ebay.ca/
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> US $3,320.10 (Approximately $4,042.72 CDN)!!
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> Anyone care to comment? I figured this would fetch a fair dollar but I'm a
> tad surprised. Anyone else?
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> Wow.
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There must be a lot of small guys that want a Masi Special? A lession in supply and demand in all its glory; the bike's on its way to Japan.
Chuck Schmidt South Pasadena, Southern California
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