Value of a complete collection

[crabman]

Hi guys

I am trying to put a value on a collection of Maico's

They are all restored and include

1.   a 1978 Maico 25 Magnum  (absolutely original)

2.   a 1982/3 Maico 250 Single shock ( superb condition)

3    a 1977 Maico 440 twin shock (absolutely original bar works performance rear suspension)

4.   a fully restored  1981 Maico 490, full house race bike, electronic ignition, flat side carb, renthals,    ali  swingarm, section pipe, ali silencer, billet front and rear brake backing plates, billet clutch covers,billet gear lever, billet brake lever, new kick start.-absolutely immaculate. A four stroke destroyer
 
5    a 1981 Wulfsport Maico nickel plated frame, absolutely everthing new (plastics, rims, pipe, carb, frontfork internals, rear Ohlins, completely rebuilt and new motor, never riden since rebuild.

I am not a seller, I am interested to place a value on an aggregated collection. I had an offer to acquire a few more Maico's and I am interested to see where the value lies, either in an aggregate collection or individually.

I would appreciate any comments, suggestions or criticisms. I could probably post a few pics later on in the month.
Thanks
Gavin

[paul]

crabman they have different values in different countrys
this is what i think for here
1 3.500 to 6000
2 2000 for a 82 more for a 83
3 6500 to 10.000
4 12.500 to 15.000 ,i just sold one for 13.000 for some one else
5  dont know it only a copy ,it worth what it cost to build i suppose
this 81/490 i sold this bike for some one  13 k

[crabman]

thanks Paul.

[paul]

that what i think. but i like maicos ,others will disagree and other will say there worth    less
are there  lots of maicos  were you are  crabman 

[crabman]

Hi Paul
Here in South africa it is either feast or famine. Probably there are in the order 20 Maico's that have beebn restored and are of any standard.Unfortunately owned by maybe 4 collectors, with the odd person having a Maico. Very few people will commit the time or money to  do a proper restoration.
I took a decision to collect Maico's and Honda aircooled motocross bikes. I now have about 25 bikes, the bulk of which are restored and a big hole in my bank account. I will update my photos when my two latest resto's are finnished

[paul]

time for some more pics

[090]

Hey Crabman, we're brothers from another mother. Honda's and Maico's 

[crabman]

Back in MY  day i rode Hondas ALSO from juniors  onwards.
They were ,
                              cr125m3
                              cr125rd
                              cr250r

Now i have, the following Honda's

                             cr250m 1973, 1975 and 1978


                             cr450rb probably 1981

                             cr480
                           
                             cr500 aircooled

                             cr500 watercooled
                               
                              CRF 450

                              XR 350, XR 75
                             
                              Tl 200 trials bike

pLEASE send photo of your mommy and daddy ( may also be my Mommy and Daddy), then we can see if we are indeed brothers, and then I will finally know whether I was abducted by the gorilla's and taken to the jungles of Africa