Yes, I specified he's aiming for an "as new" (including SaddleSack) sale to somebody who really wants one and will pay it. I think it's fairly priced for that niche, there's just not that many Platys in the world yet. No I don't think he'll get every dollar he's asking for. Is all I'm saying.
On Saturday, April 23, 2022 at 7:12:53 PM UTC-7 Johnny Alien wrote: > I added up components and the current price is a "new" price or actually a > tad more. Most of the components are budget or middle of the road. I guess > if you are unwilling to wait maybe you would pay at or above the new sell > price to get it quick but then again its been listed for awhile and bikes > priced well don't sit for that long these days. > On Saturday, April 23, 2022 at 6:30:12 PM UTC-4 Joe Bernard wrote: > >> Well if we're going to keep arguing then I guess I'll argue. That Platy >> starts at 1750, if you add all the parts and are looking to sell a >> hard-to-get new model for a new price - a dubious endeavor, but in this >> market possible - then the price matches. No he didn't pay 4800, I'm just >> saying the asking price is fair in this market. You don't want to pay it >> and I wouldn't either, but I suspect someone will offer a bit less and buy >> it. That's my story. >> >> On Saturday, April 23, 2022 at 3:14:11 PM UTC-7 [email protected] wrote: >> >>> California Platy Has been sold. NJ bike is in a shop on consignment. I >>> think the shop owner is trying to make a big commission on it. It is a >>> standard build with Deore hub wheels with $500 worth of racks. Way over >>> priced. >>> I told him if the price came down to 3K I would be interested it. >>> I can wait. I have too many bikes as it is. I was hoping to shake one >>> loose from somebody on the list. >>> On Saturday, April 23, 2022 at 4:59:16 PM UTC-4 Johnny Alien wrote: >>> >>>> I agree that NJ one is way overpriced. Looking at the specs I think you >>>> could have a new one built the same way with those accessories for less >>>> than the asking price. I don't see any way that cost anywhere near $4800 >>>> new. >>>> >>>> On Saturday, April 23, 2022 at 2:23:08 PM UTC-4 Joe Bernard wrote: >>>> >>>>> The NJ one seems fairly priced to me with the racks, but it's a lot of >>>>> cash if you'd really rather build up a frame yourself. The other one at >>>>> $2100 for a complete is bonkers! I'm surprised it's still there. >>>>> >>>>> Joe Bernard >>>>> >>>>> On Saturday, April 23, 2022 at 10:36:53 AM UTC-7 [email protected] wrote: >>>>> >>>>>> I checked out these two already. One on the left coast won't ship and >>>>>> the guy in NJ wants more than the bike is worth. To me anyway. >>>>>> Still kicking myself in the ass for not buying the one Riv had at the >>>>>> Phill Bike Expo. >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> On Saturday, April 23, 2022 at 1:20:15 PM UTC-4 [email protected] >>>>>> wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>>> Richard — This is a frame timeline from a recent email update, >>>>>>> Platys are slated for July but delays might be inevitable. Call >>>>>>> Rivendell >>>>>>> for the latest! They might also know of a dealer with a spare frame. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> [image: Screen Shot 2022-04-20 at 4.37.16 PM.png] >>>>>>> On Saturday, April 23, 2022 at 1:09:23 PM UTC-4 Matthew Williams >>>>>>> wrote: >>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Here are two: >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> 3750 >>>>>>>> Allentown, NJ >>>>>>>> https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/485569186623138 >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> 2100 >>>>>>>> Paradise, CA >>>>>>>> https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/545746673641684 >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> On Apr 23, 2022, at 7:32 AM, RICHARD BORNEMAN <[email protected]> >>>>>>>> wrote: >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Looking for a 60cm Platypus. Would like to buy just a frame but >>>>>>>> might do a whole bike. >>>>>>>> Would be nice to find one in mid-Atlantic area. Shipping is a pain >>>>>>>> Have some bikes to trade or will buy. >>>>>>>> Don’t know when the next batch is coming in. >>>>>>>> Richard >>>>>>>> Sent from my iPhone >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> -- >>>>>>>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google >>>>>>>> Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. >>>>>>>> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, >>>>>>>> send an email to [email protected]. >>>>>>>> To view this discussion on the web visit >>>>>>>> https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/SN4PR19MB535701F2FA675A3DB4259917BAF69%40SN4PR19MB5357.namprd19.prod.outlook.com >>>>>>>> . >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to [email protected]. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/03ef14c9-4e92-4233-bf9f-ec8807893f5an%40googlegroups.com.
