Having last year bought two very nice chrome Paramounts, a 72 and a 73, for $1000 to $1100 each, I must say I'm astounded at the price, certainly much more than I would pay.
But Dale's points are well taken, particularly in regard to the seller, list member John Barron. We often note that nice bikes go unsold because of inaccurate discriptions, bad pictures, or sellers with minimal or poor feedback. This is the classic counter-example to that. John Barron does it right in every respect. Honest, accurate description, great photos, impeccible reputation, both on eBay and beyond. If John Barron says it, you can believe it every time. While I wouldn't pay that price, it's nice to see John rewarded with a top price for his first-class efforts.
Regards,
Jerry Moos Big Spring, TX
oroboyz@aol.com wrote: << Extreme rarity does not always equate to high prices in the marketplace.>>
Indeed. Some things are so rare, that no one ever heard of them nor gives a hoot.
So why does someone value that bike to the tune of $3600 + - ?
1. Original, top condition, careful prep and correctly equipped. (no restoration or obvious refurbishment.) 2. High nostalgia points (Many young persons lusted after chrome Paramounts.) 3. Distinctive model of type (full chrome and short lived Prugnat lugs.) 4. Special parts (No logo brakes.) 5. Size suitable for collectors. 6. Very good photos ( many exceptional items are poorly photographed & thereby auction scuttled.) 7. Trustworthy & respected seller
Dale Brown Greensboro, NC USA
-----Original Message----- From: Chuck Schmidt To: classicrendezvous@bikelist.org Sent: Wed, 22 Feb 2006 23:28:44 -0800 Subject: Re: [CR]Chrome Paramount
Peter Naiman wrote:
>
(snip)
> What it really makes me wonder is what the real value of my
unrestored full
chrome 1938 Hetchins Anglo Continental Special might be. That I know
of, there
are only about a half dozen Anglo's from the Pre-war period surviving,
and mine
is one of only two full chrome Continental Specials known. I paid what
I thought
was quite a handsome sum of cash for it about three or four years ago,
but not
nearly what the Paramount went for.
Extreme rarity does not always equate to high prices in the marketplace.
Chuck Schmidt South Pasadena, Southern California
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