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So attend of the family wants to buy my Yeti sb95, spec is
Yeti sb95 large2013 model( switch bearing serviced )
Cane creek air shock plus fox ctd air shock
Fox 34 ctd 150mm forks kashima coating
Cane creek iodine wheelset
Xt drive train
Formula T1 brakes
Easton stem spank vivbrcore bars.
All in working condition, forks and shock stanchions unmarked, frame couple of small scuffs nothing major.
What would you suggest a price to a friend who you ride with? They are asking for a second hand markey value not mates rates.
Whatever the going rate on eBay/pinkbike is, then knock off the fees eBay/paypal charge, plus any postage.
Depends on condition, based on very good condition.
600 frame and forks
140 wheels and tyres
80 brakes
140 xt groupset
50 finishing kit
The bike has to be worth 1000 to 1200 fully built and serviced.
don't do it
... depending on how well you know the buyer and how much they know about bikes.
If they know their bikes, let them test ride it to satisfy themselves that it's OK before they buy and agree that there are no obvious faults with it
If the don't know bikes, I bet you or whichever of your family knows them best will be forever held responsible for every worn bearing/bushing, cable, chain and tyre and it really won't be worth it
Seems a bit risky selling to a mate / mate of a mate. If something goes wrong they’ll probably be straight back to you - gears going out of adjustment / frame cracks etc etc. I try not to sell anything to anyone I know, regardless of how good condition it’s in!
TBH I had never thought of those issues,........
I am sure you are honest and your intentions are good, but often these things end up with the seller hoping to get a higher value than they would otherwise get because they "think" its worth a certain amount rather than what the market thinks.
If it is someone you care about, let them have it cheap, but let them know it is cheap, so they don't hassle you if it goes tits up.
Otherwise sell it on the open market...
I think the pricing above is too expensive.
Eg this one didn't sell at £1050 but was readvertised and went for £975
This frame sold for £234
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Yeti-SB95-Mountain-Bike-Frame-Hope-Fox/253782538399?hash=item3b169e389f:g:RN4AAOSwPAtbXMHV
I've sold to friends before and it's been fine, they get the 'warts n all' story rather than an edited ebay one just so everyone's clear as to what's what. If your mate's like my riding group then you should be fine, if they're likely to give you earache the second something goes wrong then steer clear. It's your mate so you should know this already.
Mates usually get a good price though as that's what mates are for and you're avoiding the hassle of selling elsewhere.
Standard calculation is half the price new minus 10% for every year of age. That'll give you a start to work from, then add or take a touch based on the condition of it and any mates rates you want to give.