Faghetaboutit
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It's good that people can get this kind of info on a bike. My first read of the eBay advert had me thinking the seller was original owner and there's no giveaways about the repaint there in there.....
If I had the Money...... Yo content
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suburbanreuben
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its_kirby":2vc2fu6s said:
What does a respray do the value? Halve it?
northerndave
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The giveaway was the position of the Chris Chance sig and Saratoga sticker - they are totally in the wrong place. Also looks like it has a Saratoga and Mass build sticker. The size giveaway comes from simply experience of knowing the relative lengths of tubes and being able to spot.
As for value of a repainted frame? I personally think it drops the value - the craft in original paint is a big feature of Fats.
As for value of a repainted frame? I personally think it drops the value - the craft in original paint is a big feature of Fats.
Faghetaboutit
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suburbanreuben":3jlui2gc said:
I'm not sure what it does for you? You tell me.
suburbanreuben
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Not much.
If the paint was original and in tippy top condition it would have investment potential, but I wouldn't be paying that much for something that's going to get used and abused, ain't original and easily outed as such.
Fats are ten a penny. Original ones in good nick are much rarer. 5 years ago any old rubbish would sell for over the odds but it seems like buyers are wising up.
Not much.
If the paint was original and in tippy top condition it would have investment potential, but I wouldn't be paying that much for something that's going to get used and abused, ain't original and easily outed as such.
Fats are ten a penny. Original ones in good nick are much rarer. 5 years ago any old rubbish would sell for over the odds but it seems like buyers are wising up.
Faghetaboutit
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I just got one with original paint from California and when it arrived I realised the seat tube was rotten and now needs a full argos resto job so there goes my original paint dreams :?
Oh well, I think the metallic dark rosso red, ala kingroons IF deluxe is in order :twisted:
Oh well, I think the metallic dark rosso red, ala kingroons IF deluxe is in order :twisted:
M-Power
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Personally I reckon a top quality 'faithful OEM' quality respray by one of a tiny handful of painters, on a mint un rusted frame, is worth top $. These bikes were made to be enjoyed and many are ~ 25yrs old. Of course we all lust after the likes of a mint original Harlequin fade though
Personally I reckon a top quality 'faithful OEM' quality respray by one of a tiny handful of painters, on a mint un rusted frame, is worth top $. These bikes were made to be enjoyed and many are ~ 25yrs old. Of course we all lust after the likes of a mint original Harlequin fade though
