trialsman Posted July 9, 2005 Report Share Posted July 9, 2005 Just want to get a feel from the world trials community what they think. If someone had a gas tank off an 05 Montesa 4RT that was signed by all three of the factory riders, Fugi, Dougie and Marc Frexia, is it worth more than a stock tank. Obviously, it would be a little more valuable to a big Hon-tesa owner/fan. Assuming a replacement cost of about 550 bucks American, what do you think someone would pay for it? By the way, I'm not selling it. I'm just curious if it is as valuable as some are trying to convince me it is. p.s. Picture of said tank under Montesa thread. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nigel dabster Posted July 9, 2005 Report Share Posted July 9, 2005 I'd guess its worth about $550. Why would anyone pay more? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjwhite Posted July 9, 2005 Report Share Posted July 9, 2005 i would imagine that itere will be the odd few people who are real collectors, that will, in years to come, pay much more for it, but those people would be few and far between, if i personally had a signed tank it would hold much more sentimental value to me than anyone could pay for it. (well, maybe we can all be bought at some point) as far as value goes, it is a second hand tank, yeah it has the signatures on it, but to people other than collectors why should they pay more than they need to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cota kid Posted July 9, 2005 Report Share Posted July 9, 2005 I've got a Montesa riding shirt autographed by Doug. So there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glenn Posted July 9, 2005 Report Share Posted July 9, 2005 I've got a xspeed helmet signed by dougie, its nearly 3 years old, scratched to hell, and stinks. Shall we start the bidding at say Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glenn Posted July 9, 2005 Report Share Posted July 9, 2005 infact for another tenner i'll even sign it my self. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuessenhigh Posted July 10, 2005 Report Share Posted July 10, 2005 mmm...as some of the posts already suggest trialsman...I dont think trials riders...(on the whole) are really into that kind of thing. Dont get me wrong...I'd like my bike signed by Dougie too, but I guess most people wouldnt pay much more for it.! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trialsman Posted July 14, 2005 Author Report Share Posted July 14, 2005 Appreciate the replys, all. As I suspected, the only value is to me and that's really all I wanted out of the effort. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nigel dabster Posted July 14, 2005 Report Share Posted July 14, 2005 I suppose if anyone wants the same as trials man then they only have to bring the tank shirt or whatever to the Hawkstone autograph session. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cota kid Posted July 14, 2005 Report Share Posted July 14, 2005 Or attend one of Doug's excellent master classes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
overthehill Posted July 14, 2005 Report Share Posted July 14, 2005 the value would be significantly increased if it was full of petrol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the artist formerly known as ish Posted July 14, 2005 Report Share Posted July 14, 2005 the value would be significantly increased if it was full of petrol. Now that's a post I would of expected from Big John. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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