This Schwinn Sting-Ray Bike sold for twice what we expected!
Schwinn bikes sell really well on ebay. Even parts to Schwinn bikes can bring in big bucks. There are many collectors and restoration enthusiasts out there, and each are looking for that next big project or the bike they can ride to and from work, or the bike they remember from their childhood. Certain models sell better than others, but a bike can be a real winner if it is of a rare color…
Just check out this Schwinn Sting-Ray bicycle we recently had up for auction! It was in excellent shape, having been well-kept by the consignor, even as a child. We researched the Sting-Ray type from similar years, and found a history of sales which gave us confidence that this bike would sell up to $600 in such great condition. Well, we were surprised and very happy to see this bike bid up over twice that amount! It sold for $1,390.00!
As it turns out, the frame boasted a rare original paint job. Lime Green is a sought-after color, prompting this sale to reach far higher than we expected. We hadn’t seen any green Sting-Ray bikes in our search, only yellow and blue and such, but in any case, the rarity of the color is what made the sale huge. So, if your bike has a desirable name and is of a good model, its sale will be impressive. But if it’s also got a rare coloration to the frame, or a rare accent (like a bulb housing for a light or a reflector mount), then its price may astound you!
