Kurt Swanson Posted November 7, 2016 Report Share Posted November 7, 2016 ...Or maybe I should ask if anyone out there knows of someone with lots of disposable income and a fondness for vintage Schwinn bikes. Let me explain. I participated in a big art show in my hometown of Grand Rapids MI last year. My entry was three full-size Schwinn Stingrays made completely out of wood. In a public vote my work finished in the top twenty out of 1,500 other artists. I've been trying to sell the bikes for the past year. I contacted bike shops, art galleries, bars and restaurants. But no luck yet. Anyone here know of someone who might be interested in taking one, or all three off my hands? I'm starting at asking $4000 for each, but that is negotiable. More pictures here: http://s655.photobucket.com/user/Tsunamibay/library/Stingrays?sort=3&page=1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Posted November 7, 2016 Report Share Posted November 7, 2016 Those are great! I know you've tried bike shops already, but maybe worth getting in touch with Velo Cult here in Portland? Similarly, maybe try getting in touch with Renovo Bikes, which makes hardwood bike frames. Your Varsitys could be a pretty cool addition to their office. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keenan Posted November 7, 2016 Report Share Posted November 7, 2016 (edited) You might want to try these guys http://hopworksbeer.com multiple brewery locations, bike oriented. There is also an online art sales website (I can't remember the name), kind of like eBay for artwork. You could also contact these guys http://www.lowrider.com/brand/lowrider-bike-magazine/ they are really into Stingrays and might have some ideas. Edited November 8, 2016 by Keenan update Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
west carven Posted November 8, 2016 Report Share Posted November 8, 2016 (edited) howdy TSUNAMIBAY beautiful! my first bike was a gold stingray with a white/metal flake banana seat, it was awesome. I would like to see the others, please post pics... maybe big canuck might be interested... or mr.e... if money grew on trees I would get this... it's fall and I got bags of leaves... Edited November 8, 2016 by west carven Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kurt Swanson Posted November 8, 2016 Author Report Share Posted November 8, 2016 Thanks for all the suggestions guys. I will contact those places you came up with. I'm really hoping to find a buyer closer to home (Michigan) as the bikes, even though they are stored in crates, are not sturdy enough to be shipped. I would most likely have to deliver them myself. A delivery to Colorado this winter could be interesting though... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kurt Swanson Posted November 8, 2016 Author Report Share Posted November 8, 2016 west carven, More pictures here: http://s655.photobucket.com/user/Tsunamibay/library/Stingrays?sort=3&page=1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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