Value Appraciating?

Jassie06 · January 10th, 2019, 12:50 AM

So would my 1988 Team Comp have appreciated or depreciated since I bought it new?
Custom factory paint and hand picked top notch components chosen to control weight.
My knee is getting wobbly and I am contemplating the Team's destiny.

mainlyfats · January 10th, 2019, 9:37 AM

Depreciated.

That's a great bike - the box crown fork is an asset for sure - and I'd expect you to move it for $900-$1200.

Jassie06 · January 10th, 2019, 10:23 AM

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Originally Posted by mainlyfats

Depreciated.

That's a great bike - the box crown fork is an asset for sure - and I'd expect you to move it for $900-$1200.

Thanks for the input.

Paint was custom with only one other like it.

Total build out cost was about 5x that guestimate.

That amount would certainly not motivate to move it out of the family before the reading of the will.....

mainlyfats · January 10th, 2019, 11:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Jassie06

Thanks for the input.

Paint was custom with only one other like it.

Total build out cost was about 5x that guestimate.

That amount would certainly not motivate to move it out of the family before the reading of the will.....

It is one of the finest steel mountain bikes ever built. I've had two. If I recall correctly the other one painted like yours is owned by a bike store guy in upstate New York.

If your knee isn't working well, maybe switch to flat pedals and continue to enjoy it.

Stingercut · January 10th, 2019, 12:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Jassie06

Thanks for the input.

Paint was custom with only one other like it.

Total build out cost was about 5x that guestimate.

That amount would certainly not motivate to move it out of the family before the reading of the will.....

Well said

I would NEVER sell my first FAT, my 89 TC. They were absolute top dollar bitd and are still amazing to ride today. Your Prestige Box Crown fork alone is easily worth $1000 as its such a rare desirable item. Good advice from Mainlyfats about the flat pedals. Hoping you continue to ride on in good health

Jassie06 · January 10th, 2019, 3:31 PM

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Originally Posted by mainlyfats

It is one of the finest steel mountain bikes ever built. I've had two. If I recall correctly the other one painted like yours is owned by a bike store guy in upstate New York.

If your knee isn't working well, maybe switch to flat pedals and continue to enjoy it.

I still love it. For several years it was a bit quick handling and reminded me of that.

It's better than my Mountain Klein and possibly the Ellsworth in a different way.

At the time I was told by the shop that the only other bike with the paint job was Chris Chance's, but much time has passed and all things change.

I'll give your advice on the pedals some thought.

Jassie06 · January 11th, 2019, 4:26 PM

Appraciating?? Guess fingers are not working like they used to either.

I-ROBOT · January 14th, 2019, 10:04 AM

That paint job is the sunburst fade. Your '88 is probably one of the first ones to have it.
Enjoy
Scott

Jassie06 · January 14th, 2019, 10:39 AM

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Originally Posted by I-ROBOT

That paint job is the sunburst fade. Your '88 is probably one of the first ones to have it.
Enjoy
Scott

Thanks Scott.

Actually I asked for a Sunset and the reply was "how about this?"
I wonder if the request was the chicken or the egg.

Stingercut · February 8th, 2019, 9:20 AM

One of my favourite FAT paint jobs. Just looking at it would cheer you up before going for a ride

zonq · February 8th, 2019, 2:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Jassie06

So would my '08 Team Comp have appreciated or depreciated since I bought it new?
Custom factory paint and hand picked top notch components chosen to control weight.
My knee is getting wobbly and I am contemplating the Team's destiny.

Your bike is what made me consider a pre-1992 Fat of my own. That thing, and in that color, is perfect. I can only hope if you sell it, it makes its way to Crested Butte, where it can spend sunny days cruising the footpaths between the bakery and the hardware store with a front rack full of wildflowers, putting a smile on everyone’s face who sees it and remembers.

Jassie06 · February 9th, 2019, 10:11 PM

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I can only hope if you sell it, it makes its way to Crested Butte, where it can spend sunny days cruising the footpaths between the bakery and the hardware store with a front rack full of wildflowers, putting a smile on everyone’s face who sees it and remembers.

Jeez, you make me want to ride the rainbow bridge there.

Jassie06 · February 10th, 2019, 11:07 AM

Originally titling of the thread as '08 makes me think the rainbow bridge is closer than I thought.

It's a 1988.

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January 10th, 2019, 9:37 AM	#2
mainlyfats Senior Member Join Date: August 13th, 2004 Location: Winnipeg Posts: 735	Depreciated. That's a great bike - the box crown fork is an asset for sure - and I'd expect you to move it for $900-$1200.

January 11th, 2019, 4:26 PM	#7
Jassie06 Member Join Date: September 10th, 2010 Location: New England Posts: 37	Appraciating?? Guess fingers are not working like they used to either.

January 14th, 2019, 10:04 AM	#8
I-ROBOT Senior Member Join Date: January 7th, 2007 Location: Hudson, MA Posts: 396	That paint job is the sunburst fade. Your '88 is probably one of the first ones to have it. Enjoy Scott

February 8th, 2019, 9:20 AM	#10
Stingercut Senior Member Join Date: July 2nd, 2013 Location: London Posts: 559	One of my favourite FAT paint jobs. Just looking at it would cheer you up before going for a ride

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