This is true. Nobody is obligated to price their stuff any particular way. Still, I frequently say that in a just world, every second hand item would be priced at half-retail. By that rule, that lugged Susie on eBay is proof that this is not a just world.
The high-price justification that I've seen from time to time on out-of-production Rivendells is: "Here is a 58cm Rambouillet frame set. Since it's out of production, the only way to get one is to pay for a Custom, and those are $4000 with a two year wait, so I'm asking $3600 and you don't have to wait!" Pretty iron clad logic there. Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 11:07:31 AM UTC-7 Brian Forsee wrote: > This has been discussed here before but the pricing reflects the lack of > availability of these frames. Any highly sought after, out of production > frame may command a premium price. The gus and susie's pretty much > immediately achieved cult status and Riv has indicated they won't be made > again. All that to say while I may not agree with the pricing on this > particular frame, some things just don't fit the typical pricing mold for > second hand goods. My 2c. > > > > On Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 9:18:38 AM UTC-5 Frank Brose wrote: > >> This is a gotta have price. I'd buy a 53 in a heartbeat if it was the >> green but it's not a gotta have and I would pay good money for one but not >> that kind of money for one that's in that condition. I've owned and sold >> several Rivs over the years but never considered hanging a ridiculous price >> on them. I don't care if people try to make a dollar. That's business but >> for me cycling is a hobby not a business. To each his own. >> Frank >> >> On Monday, April 27, 2026 at 10:58:16 PM UTC-5 Joe Bernard wrote: >> >>> It's ludicrous bordering on offensive. I know business is business but >>> I'm an old fart who's been around the Rivendell thing since it was first a >>> thing and I think we should have a modicum of respect for each other. >>> Offering a scratched frame at such a premium over original list is just >>> rude. >>> >>> On Monday, April 27, 2026 at 8:13:55 PM UTC-7 [email protected] wrote: >>> >>>> >>>> Would love a 53 cm Susie but price is absurb imo. >>>> On Sunday, April 26, 2026 at 9:06:53 PM UTC-7 [email protected] wrote: >>>> >>>>> https://ebay.us/m/EY4iQn >>>>> >>>>> I have no interest in buying it. >>>>> >>>>> Kim Hetzel >>>>> >>>> -- 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 visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/8fb37198-baa8-421d-bae6-6b02075267dan%40googlegroups.com.
