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I have acquired/accumulated a couple of hybrids which I want to sell but don't really know how much to ask. I was thinking of advertising them on
Gum Tree for £30 each. One is a Raleigh Mtrax 4 years old which is in good condition mechanically as I have maintained it with new chain before it stretched etc. does need some new brake blocks; but the paint job was rubbish and there are the beginnings of oxidation in one ar two places and some oxidised scrathes from where the lock secured it; it was a proper plastic coated lock too. Cost me £200 in a sale. I put on some Marathons but they have made the ride rather harsh
The other was my nephew's; it is about 15 years old cosmetically looks quite good and has done not very many miles. Mechanically seems ok.
Is £30 about right?

Don't know if this will help or not. Last year I sold a 5-year old Claude Butler Odyssey hybrid in good but not brilliant condition. Advertised it in local paper at 40 pounds and it sold within a couple of days.

Brian

£30 sounds a good minimum price. Anything less than that and people will think the bikes are useless.
When advertising, mention the colour, whether lady's or gent's and the minimum height of person it will suit. Estimate this height by multiplying the frame size (traditional diamond-frame design) by three.
Also, see if your local newspaper carrries free advertisements. Your realistic catchment area for a customer will be about 10 miles.
Good luck, Punk_shore