fat chance for sale- sound good?

applejaxon · August 7th, 2011, 11:17 AM

Hey all,
I'm new to this forum and also a new fan of these bikes.
I saw this ad on Craigslist in Chicago for this bike and it seemed
like it was a low price. Does this sound right? Or are they not as expensive
as I thought they might be. On Ebay some are 1400, one's 6000 (!). So, any
help or thoughts I'd appreciate! thanks
Here's a link: http://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/bik/2528327148.html

yo-Nate-y · August 7th, 2011, 12:21 PM

Very nice pick up for that price, assuming things are all in good shape (and they look to be).

The eBay bikes you are seeing are (mostly) at crazy prices that will never sell.

tvcreative · August 7th, 2011, 3:56 PM

right now monster frame only is over 850 with a few hours left

what? what? what?

yo-Nate-y · August 7th, 2011, 4:19 PM

I dunno.....the Monster and that purple Wicked that went for $2k complete the other day are pricey, but not THAAAAT amazingly silly given that they're both perfect condition. Can't really beat original stuff in mint shape--like buying new in a time warp. I didn't think the Wicked would go that high though.

The stupid ones are that beat up grello Yo for $2k and the lame-o BBC Campy bike for $6.

malone · August 7th, 2011, 5:33 PM

I think this is legit.
I live in Chicago, and there aren't many people out here who know fat chance. Also to echo others, those prices on ebay are inflated, those $2000 bikes aren't selling for that.
If you don't check this one out, I might... as soon as I can figure out how to sneak it into my collection without my SO noticing.

Quote:

Originally Posted by applejaxon

Hey all,
I'm new to this forum and also a new fan of these bikes.
I saw this ad on Craigslist in Chicago for this bike and it seemed
like it was a low price. Does this sound right? Or are they not as expensive
as I thought they might be. On Ebay some are 1400, one's 6000 (!). So, any
help or thoughts I'd appreciate! thanks
Here's a link: http://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/bik/2528327148.html

flyingsuperpetis · August 7th, 2011, 9:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tvcreative

right now monster frame only is over 850 with a few hours left

what? what? what?

That was a surprise. I expected to get $350 for it.

fat-tony · August 8th, 2011, 6:36 AM

I wish the seller would remove the $6k campy bike. I am tired of looking at it.

bratfass · August 8th, 2011, 7:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by flyingsuperpetis

That was a surprise. I expected to get $350 for it.

absolutely nice monster! I paid for my unbuilt buck in team-lavender 500

chefmiguel · August 9th, 2011, 3:43 PM

I'd say thats a great price for what looks to be in good shape. Stop reading this thread and get it!!

TeddVanB · August 13th, 2011, 7:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fat-tony

I wish the seller would remove the $6k campy bike. I am tired of looking at it.

This bike was on a one-day only, no reserve auction today The seller cancelled the auction when there was only one $50 bid.

yo-Nate-y · August 13th, 2011, 11:05 PM

Nope--that was a scammer. They steal the pics from high dollar items and try to nab someone on a quick auction before eBay can take them down.

The 6k bike sucks to see -I agree - and they've been targetted before in a similar way. Serves em right, in a way....

malone · August 18th, 2011, 12:02 PM

Here's the update:
Teenage girl selling this fat, "Uh, It was my dad's. It's really old... like from the 90's."
Serial 87952. 19", I think.
It is filthy.
I am in love (with the bike, not the girl).

jonsonneborn · August 18th, 2011, 6:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by malone

Here's the update:
Serial 87952. 19", I think.

I beleive that would make it an '87 kicker frame. Does it have a "U" Brake under the chain stays? If yes it is definately an '87.

August 7th, 2011, 11:17 AM	#1
applejaxon New Member Join Date: August 7th, 2011 Location: chi Posts: 3	fat chance for sale- sound good? Hey all, I'm new to this forum and also a new fan of these bikes. I saw this ad on Craigslist in Chicago for this bike and it seemed like it was a low price. Does this sound right? Or are they not as expensive as I thought they might be. On Ebay some are 1400, one's 6000 (!). So, any help or thoughts I'd appreciate! thanks Here's a link: http://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/bik/2528327148.html

August 7th, 2011, 12:21 PM	#2
yo-Nate-y Global Moderator Join Date: March 12th, 2009 Location: Tucson Posts: 807	Very nice pick up for that price, assuming things are all in good shape (and they look to be). The eBay bikes you are seeing are (mostly) at crazy prices that will never sell. __________________ 1975 Witcomb USA, 1981 Chris Chance; 1984 Fat Chance, 1987 Team Comp, 1991 Yo Eddy, Monster Fat, and Wicked ....happy to have finally found a clean 80s Fat Team Comp with a box crown fork

August 7th, 2011, 3:56 PM	#3
tvcreative Senior Member Join Date: March 15th, 2010 Location: Naperville IL Posts: 716	silly prices right now monster frame only is over 850 with a few hours left what? what? what?

August 7th, 2011, 4:19 PM	#4
yo-Nate-y Global Moderator Join Date: March 12th, 2009 Location: Tucson Posts: 807	I dunno.....the Monster and that purple Wicked that went for $2k complete the other day are pricey, but not THAAAAT amazingly silly given that they're both perfect condition. Can't really beat original stuff in mint shape--like buying new in a time warp. I didn't think the Wicked would go that high though. The stupid ones are that beat up grello Yo for $2k and the lame-o BBC Campy bike for $6. __________________ 1975 Witcomb USA, 1981 Chris Chance; 1984 Fat Chance, 1987 Team Comp, 1991 Yo Eddy, Monster Fat, and Wicked ....happy to have finally found a clean 80s Fat Team Comp with a box crown fork

August 13th, 2011, 11:05 PM	#11
yo-Nate-y Global Moderator Join Date: March 12th, 2009 Location: Tucson Posts: 807	Nope--that was a scammer. They steal the pics from high dollar items and try to nab someone on a quick auction before eBay can take them down. The 6k bike sucks to see -I agree - and they've been targetted before in a similar way. Serves em right, in a way.... __________________ 1975 Witcomb USA, 1981 Chris Chance; 1984 Fat Chance, 1987 Team Comp, 1991 Yo Eddy, Monster Fat, and Wicked ....happy to have finally found a clean 80s Fat Team Comp with a box crown fork

August 8th, 2011, 6:36 AM	#7
fat-tony Global Moderator Join Date: October 13th, 2004 Location: birmingham, al - usa Posts: 711	I wish the seller would remove the $6k campy bike. I am tired of looking at it.

August 9th, 2011, 3:43 PM	#9
chefmiguel Senior Member Join Date: June 12th, 2011 Location: NYC Posts: 307	I'd say thats a great price for what looks to be in good shape. Stop reading this thread and get it!!

August 18th, 2011, 12:02 PM	#12
malone New Member Join Date: May 15th, 2008 Location: Chicago Posts: 6	A successful rescue mission Here's the update: Teenage girl selling this fat, "Uh, It was my dad's. It's really old... like from the 90's." Serial 87952. 19", I think. It is filthy. I am in love (with the bike, not the girl).

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