Want a Bicycle Helmet or Two? How about 100?!

[SDIceMan]

Yes, that was the offer extended to me today from a local acquaintance. I was at my storage unit picking up some recent eBay sold items when the gentleman stopped me and asked if I was interested in bicycle helmets. I followed him over to his unit and saw, neatly lined up along one wall, 100+ vintage 1980's bicycle helmets, brand new, in their original boxes! Now, I know with safety standards ever-evolving as they do that these probably aren't up to snuff, but there does seem to be a market for vintage cycling gear nonetheless. It won't take much to recoup my investment - 142 helmets set me back $150. The brand was apparently pretty well-respected back in the 1980's. I think I did good. :-D

 

[tamrock]

Those would be easy to list individually. Shipping even better, being each is all boxed up. $20 bucks each would sure be a good return.

 

[SDIceMan]

Yes, easy. A few different models, so just a few listings with multiples available. To start, i'm going to put one or two online with a high buy-it-now to see if I get any bites. After a week or two, I'll probably drop the price down to a more attainable $20 range, and set the listing as 'good until canceled'.

 

[jerseyben]

Do you have a place to store it all?

 

[JimDon]

Keep us updated. I am curious how it goes

 

[SDIceMan]

Do you have a place to store it all?

Right now they're stacked in my garage. I maintain two full time 10' x 20' storage units at $80 each per month, but they're pretty much at capacity and I'm not in a hurry to take on another. I'll update this thread if I have any luck - all quiet so far. Thanks!

 

[vwayne1]

You buy like I buy. Very nice purchase. My plan is to recoup investment quickly and then let the rest ride as long as it takes. Nice to have things selling consistently month after month.

 

[SDIceMan]

Well, one down, one hundred forty-one to go! Sold the first for $49.95 with free shipping. That puts me 1/3 of the way towards recouping my initial investment. I love this hobby!

 

[biggmike]

When I have that many of one item I will usually list an auction for two of the item at a discount. Maybe 2 for $89.99 or something like that. I love finding items like that. Congrats on a great pick up.