A Masi Special I can see fetching upper 3G and higher but not a GC. That is my opinion though.
Mike Schmidt Stirling, NJ USA
On 5/24/08 11:10 AM, "accobra" <accobra@peoplepc.com> wrote:
> Here's a nice looking Gran Criteruim that sold for only $1299 on eBay
> recently:
>
> http://ebay.com/
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> em
>
> I didn't bid on it because I think I recall seeing it for sale before this
> seller bought it. What the current seller described as a repaired scratch,
> I remember to be rather severe and odd corrosion/rust on the rear dropout as
> well as the bottom bracket. It looked like those areas of the frame had sat
> in water for an extended period of time. But then most people wouldn't have
> known that about this bike and it still sat unsold on eBay for several days
> before someone pulled the trigger at $1299.
>
> Previous history aside, I think the price was too low for what was
> presented. It looks great in the pics. Nice blue paint. Quality SR parts.
>
> So, I think it'll be a stuggle to get $4-5K for a 70's Masi in the current
> market. In fact, I've never seen them sell that high at all. A typical
> price is in the $2000-2500 range for a nice complete example. But if our CR
> friends do get $4-5K, more power to them. Masi's are my favorite. I own
> three 1974/75 Gran Criteriums, one of which I bought brand new in 1975. But
> unfortunately I haven't seen the prices take a jump upwards across the board
> recently.
>
> Mark Winkelman
> Dallas, Texas USA
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Robert Clair" <r.clair@cox.net>
> To: "jimmy katynski" <jimmycue@yahoo.com>; <classicrendezvous@bikelist.org>
> Sent: Friday, May 23, 2008 11:18 PM
> Subject: Re: [CR]74 Masi GC f/s
>
>
>> ... speaking of prices, etc:. ... not sure what the market is here :)
>> youth wants to know !!
>>
>> ... ray d. put one up at a healthy price, and now jimmy the k. put's
>> another, at another healthy pop.
>>
>> there are several houses in this particular zipcode that still can't move
>> to date.
>>
>> would like to know who the buyers are for these. go get 'em !!
>>
>> robert clair
>> alexandria, va 22308
>> usa
>>
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "jimmy katynski" <jimmycue@yahoo.com>
>> To: <classicrendezvous@bikelist.org>
>> Sent: Friday, May 23, 2008 10:54 PM
>> Subject: [CR]74 Masi GC f/s
>>
>>
>>> Im listing my 74 Masi GC forsale.It is a masi mc57
>>> frame serial #423. The bike is in great shape and
>>> includes lots of extras. Here is link to
>>> pics,http://www.wooljersey.com/gallery/Jimmy_Katynski/74-Masi-gc-mc57-423/
>>> Please email me off list for more info $4100
>>> Jimmy K
>>>
>>> Jimmy Katynski
>>> 1665 Crimson Dr
>>> Troy Michigan 48083
>>> 248-588-5829
>>>
>>>
>>>
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