jon__robinson
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Both in reasonable condition, fully working, but could probably do with some chrome restoration!
How much are my Raleigh Magic and Raleigh Extreme kids bikes worth please? (pics in thread)
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Both in reasonable condition, fully working, but could probably do with some chrome restoration!
jon__robinson
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Thanks for the response, i was lead to believe the Magic at least, was reasonably rare and have seen other similar aged retro kids bikes on auctiion sites selling for £100-£200. Didn’t want to just let something go for a few quid/scrap it to make space in the garage if it had value.
Keen to see what others think?????
Cheers.
Keen to see what others think?????
Cheers.
Unfortunately, age or value of contemporary/similar bikes is no indication of value. People tend to get nostalgic about the iconic bikes of an era ie the ones that were on TV ads/shows/movies, printed ads etc. Hence some "kids" bikes eg choppers, bombers in good restored condition might go for more.I could imagine the Magic going for a bit more than £20 as it is quite appealing looking and indicative of an era, but only if someone is looking for one (I don't recall ever seeing one, and I suspect I'm old enough to have been a kid when they were new). The plastic cones on the wheel nuts are weird as they feel like a later addition.
I tend to think that kids bikes overall have less value because the collector cannot ride them (unless they are a Nathan Barley type).
I'm no expert in collecting kids bikes though, and if you think they are worth more - pop them on eBay and see what happens. At least being smaller, they should be easier to post.
I tend to think that kids bikes overall have less value because the collector cannot ride them (unless they are a Nathan Barley type).
I'm no expert in collecting kids bikes though, and if you think they are worth more - pop them on eBay and see what happens. At least being smaller, they should be easier to post.
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jon__robinson
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Alright nice one, thanks for the feedback guys 
I’m interest in the Raleigh Magic. It was my favourite bike as a child. Lovely to find a photo of one. Where are you based?
jon__robinson
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10miles west of Peterborough
I think the best way with these is to let the market decide the value. Put them up on ebay and see what they fetch. There are a couple of Extremes on at the moment, one for £25 with offers and another for £150 with offers. However, both have been on for weeks without selling, the dearer one for a while longer. The alternatives are to pass them on to friends or family, or maybe a bicycle charity.
The value in these would be that they are fully working bikes ready to ride, if they are that is, always a demand for them, and the joy the child will gain from receiving it.
The value in these would be that they are fully working bikes ready to ride, if they are that is, always a demand for them, and the joy the child will gain from receiving it.
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