Why is Campagnolo Cool?
Because.
Finding a Campagnolo bike part underneath piles of parts is like finding a NYSE Dow Jones blue chip stock in the garden. Campagnolo bike parts hold their value.
At Standard Bike Repair, we have thousands of used bike parts in the yard. When one is found with the Italian brand name on them, it is time for a beer and a seat in front of the computer to put for sale on ebay.
A Job Offer
Would you like to help Ryan put bike parts on eBay? The job pays 50% commission on all parts sold. Buyer pays shipping. You will have to take pictures, find parts and describe them. Ryan is willing to train. However, bike mechanic’s skills worth writing home about are recommended. Dear Mom, I am finally good bike mechanic. Last week, we built wheels that didn’t fold into oval shape tacos, Love Ryan.
How to Start your own Bike Repair Business
If you have enough knowledge to upload specs and sell bike parts on eBay, you may know enough to start your own shop. Your garage is a great place for an internet hook-up, lights, tools, a stand and an entrance for the business. Bike repair service stations are one of the cheapest businesses to start. The barrier to entry is determined by a few thousand bucks for tools, a steady place to rent, cycling science knowledge, and an ability to market the cycling shop. Even without wholesale access to bike parts is no longer a barrier to entry. It takes time to look online for the parts and a cash reserve to stockpile them, however, it is conceivable that a garage mechanic with no access to wholesale part distributors an buy what he needs online for the prices that will allow him to have sufficient mark-up when he resells the part. Retail parts and service are essential in the success of a bike repair service station. You will need cash generated from your labor of installing parts and servicing bikes as well as the margin from the sale of bike parts.
Trading bike parts online is like trading small stocks all day. You can get the parts if you have the knowledge and the willingness to fix the bikes and tell everyone in the neighborhood. Hope your rent is low, because it is mandatory for the survival of the bike repair service station.
Ebay: Why does eBay drive the market price for vintage bike parts?
Ebay has a search engine that works. Ebay’s website gets the component in front of multiple buyers interested. Selling vintage parts locally is hard, because there is often no one to bid against each other. However, residing in a cycling mecca, craigslist.org or a strong online presence like Pro’s Closet, it is possible to find multiple buyers for the same part.
SBR is New to eBay, but Surviving Winter via Selling Bike Parts Nationally Complements the Marketing Campaign Targeting the Extremely Small Number of Year-Round Cycling Commuters
I have heard differing opinions on eBay. Thus, I am not looking forward to learning about “Auction Science”, shipping the fiasco, double-checking that the money comes in via PayPal, and hoping the customer doesn’t return the item.
Part Time Job Offer; Commission Only Ebay Sales Person
If you are an eBay expert and looking for a part-time job, call Ryan at 720-837-8984. The job is based on the sales totals for the bike parts sold. You will get 50% of all items sold. Shipping is paid by the Buyer. PayPal fees are taken off the top before the split.
You must be willing to take the pictures, upload them online and detail them. Providing links to our home site is necessary. Ryan is willing to negotiate a sales contract with you. The first thought: eBay salesperson gets half of the part cost, after shipping is paid. It is good for Ryan because it takes a lot of time and he probably won’t get to it at all unless someone else does the work. Call or email him: bikes@standardbikerepair.com
More on Why Campagnolo is Highly Regarded
Campagnolo makes their products in Italy and Romania by employees that are paid a living wage. Their quality control is based on excellence and reliability.
My favorite book on Campagnolo’s History is reviewed here by bikerumor.com
A Historical Timeline from the Campy Only, an Unofficial and Cult-ish Website
Official Campagnolo Website. The newest stuff is cool, but the vintage stuff is cooler.
As Dave Tegart has noted: The best part about Campagnolo is that you can fix it when broken. Thus, Campy parts seemingly last forever. For a great example of the power of rebuilding a super complicated integrated shifter from the 21st Century, check out this video.
Finally: Campagnolo bike parts have a certain aesthetic that makes them functional and beautiful. Would you like to read a contemporary article on the business model of Campagnolo? Check out this article from Bicycling Magazine.
How Much Are These Used Bike Parts?
Campy Seat Post, 25mm: $45
- eBay Listing Link: Campy 25mm Seat Post
Campagnolo 28.6 Seat Tube Clamp, Front Derailleur, 2sp, Nuovo Record: $45
- On this site for $125. If I can sell it locally: $45
Campagnolo Nuovo Record, Rear Derailleur: $65
- This guy is selling his for $750. Is he insane or am I underpricing?
Campagnolo 1″ Threaded Headset: $30
- Ebay is it for determining price: 24 TPI Campy Headset Listed Here.
Craigslist ad for My Campy Bike Parts
