The Pro's Closet at it again

[huck*this]

Originally Posted by Clean39T

I get the concept - but what's the site?

As if I need more temptations and frivolities.

Maybe this is what he is talking about? https://www.ebay.com/str/scratchanddentcycles

[yarbsr02]

Looked through the scratch and dent inventory. Wow, they are still asking big money for some of those with no confidence that they are rideable/repairable. At least allowing a “make offer” option would be a good idea I’d think.

[RobbieTunes]

Originally Posted by Clean39T

I need more temptations and frivolities.

Seek and ye shall find..

[lookout2015]

Originally Posted by yarbsr02

Looked through the scratch and dent inventory. Wow, they are still asking big money for some of those with no confidence that they are rideable/repairable. At least allowing a “make offer” option would be a good idea I’d think.

The interesting thing is every single one I’ve looked at has carbon damage. At one point Pros Closet had hyped their acquisition? partnership? (it was never quite clear which it was) with a carbon repair shop, and was repairing and then reselling damaged carbon themselves…. Now, at least for these, they suggest you visit that same repair shop, but are not investing the capital in the repair up front themselves….

[bicycleservices]

Wow, Scratch N Dent Cycles, really interesting offshoot of Pros Closet. They're asking $3500 for this thing:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/40393261347...QAAOSwLiNjPHmg

I wonder how many terrible buying decisions were made at the height of the pandemic. Or if this bike was picked over for parts and this is just the 'cost of doing business.' Seems sad.

[oldpotatoe]

Originally Posted by bicycleservices

Wow, Scratch N Dent Cycles, really interesting offshoot of Pros Closet. They're asking $3500 for this thing:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/40393261347...QAAOSwLiNjPHmg

I wonder how many terrible buying decisions were made at the height of the pandemic. Or if this bike was picked over for parts and this is just the 'cost of doing business.' Seems sad.

Well, probably more expensive to make it whole than just sell it 'as is'. With those wheels, frame, crank, rear der, rotors, tires, etc..I don't think $3500 is that out of line.

[KonaSS]

Originally Posted by oldpotatoe

Well, probably more expensive to make it whole than just sell it 'as is'. With those wheels, frame, crank, rear der, rotors, tires, etc..I don't think $3500 is that out of line.

Bwahahahahah!!! Spudly, gotta admit, you are loyal, even when you are way off base. $3500 for that trash heap of parts is WAAAAAYYYY out of line. Seems it is already down to $3350. My guess is $2000 +/- $100 would move this project.

[oldpotatoe]

Originally Posted by KonaSS

Bwahahahahah!!! Spudly, gotta admit, you are loyal, even when you are way off base. $3500 for that trash heap of parts is WAAAAAYYYY out of line. Seems it is already down to $3350. My guess is $2000 +/- $100 would move this project.

Is this the same frame?
https://www.ebay.com/itm/11550341338...Bk9SR-rr5YyFYQ

[KonaSS]

Originally Posted by oldpotatoe

Is this the same frame?
https://www.ebay.com/itm/11550341338...Bk9SR-rr5YyFYQ

NOPE. That is a Team Machine. Here are some complete ready to ride comparables.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/12548946299...Bk9SR8an346FYQ

https://www.ebay.com/itm/29516885551...Bk9SR8an346FYQ

Wheels are worth ~$1100
Parts are $400 ish. Seeming problem to me is that older Di2 parts aren't that expensive. Guts and chargers seem to add up quickly.
Frame is worth???? I wouldn't pay more than $800.

Yes, that adds up to more than my $2000, but that is if selling all those individually. The real problem is that your market for a project bike like this is pretty small. Either someone who is a full on mechanic, and they usually get discounts on parts, or a flipper, who wants a deal.

[Blown Reek]

Originally Posted by KonaSS

Yes, that adds up to more than my $2000, but that is if selling all those individually. The real problem is that your market for a project bike like this is pretty small. Either someone who is a full on mechanic, and they usually get discounts on parts, or a flipper, who wants a deal.

Don't forget to add back in the cost of the proprietary parts that you have to source, too. I'm siding with KonaSS that not only is this thing a heap of trash, um... parts, and the pricing is way out of line.

[wvucyclist]

Originally Posted by KonaSS

Yes, that adds up to more than my $2000, but that is if selling all those individually. The real problem is that your market for a project bike like this is pretty small. Either someone who is a full on mechanic, and they usually get discounts on parts, or a flipper, who wants a deal.

That's me. They are really honest about the condition, and that's more than a lot of sellers. My bike was alloy though, so damage is more visible, and I've been around bikes and have enough shop experience to know what I'm getting into.

[mdeth1313]

I put in to sell them one of my bikes and they offered about $300 less than I ended up selling it for. I have no idea what price they'd ask - I was much happier selling it without having to ship, without having to wait for their final inspection and the buyer coming to me (plus the extra money), no transaction fees and having to justify a net loss for taxes made it so much better, but the offer was one I'd have taken if I hadn't sold it in a bit.

[oldpotatoe]

Originally Posted by KonaSS

Bwahahahahah!!! Spudly, gotta admit, you are loyal, even when you are way off base.

Teehee...yup, I know a bunch of those guys..I've done work for them and they've done stuff for me. I've known Nick(and Pete Lopinto) for a long, long time and yup, I admire where Nick and crew are today..I remember them selling pro's 'stuff' in a front yard...They are a business but they are good guys..Not the sinister bunch sometimes portrayed here.

[Bici-Sonora]

I'll say this about TPC, I have a friend who works for them and he really likes his job and the organization. For his sake, I hope they are done with the layoffs. He is highly experienced, one of the best mechanics I know, and a former shop owner. Not a pair of skinny jeans in sight and kids to support.

[peanutgallery]

They had mad VC $$$

It's all emeralds and jeans made of gold Just like the Catalina Wine Mixer

Originally Posted by Bici-Sonora

I'll say this about TPC, I have a friend who works for them and he really likes his job and the organization. For his sake, I hope they are done with the layoffs. He is highly experienced, one of the best mechanics I know, and a former shop owner. Not a pair of skinny jeans in sight and kids to support.