For Sale 1997 Merlin Ti road bike

[PJB]

Time to part with mother-in-law’s 1997 Merlin Titanium road bike. Rear dropout serial #13881. She loved this bike and was about 5’3”. Quality Campagnolo components, Equip Pro Time fork, Bontrager seat, and Mavic Reflex rims. Will throw in two pumps and lightweight fenders. Local pick up in greater Seattle area. Asking $250

 

[pigman]

You've really underpriced this. Personally, I'd pull the post and have a rethink

 

[Guinessisgoodforyou]

You've really underpriced this. Personally, I'd pull the post and have a rethink

+1 for sure.

 

[vtwinvince]

Agreed, Merlin is the pinnacle of ti builders, and the parts spec is good. I wouldn't sell that for less than 1K.

 

[PJB]

Understood. I would really like to re-home the bike and didn’t have luck finding a local buyer willing to pay what it’s probably worth in the past.
Time to let it go.

You've really underpriced this. Personally, I'd pull the post and have a rethink

Understood. I want to re-home the merlin & haven’t found a Seattle area

Agreed, Merlin is the pinnacle of ti builders, and the parts spec is good. I wouldn't sell that for less than 1K.

Would love any suggestions for finding a buyer who knows the value?

 

[The Bat]

As I've commented on a few sale posts, it seem as if bikes have to be almost given-away, even what were top-quality machines such as this that are still perfectly usable in the face of disc brakes, wide tyres etc.

That said, I agree with all the others in that it is worth far more than $250. Maybe ask $995 (sounds better than $1000) and add 'Seattle WA' to the title (not sure if the latter will help with searches but it's worth a go). I assume you've tried local selling platforms e.g. FB Marketplace etc?

Lovely bike, stick it out for the right buyer (and price).

Good luck.

 

[gtturbo]

@PJB If you are on Facebook there is a Merlin group. Probably worth posting on there as well.

 

[vtwinvince]

Agreed, market is very soft, but these aren't exactly growing on trees. Obviously a small frame, so as stated above, be patient and the right buyer will show up. If I was closer I'd probably buy it just to hang it on my wall and admire it.

 

[PJB]

Thanks for the advice all. Will pull it & try the FB Merlin group again.