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12-02-2008, 06:07 PM

My cousin is trying to sell me his old Rome set-up and im not sure whether the price he is asking for it is fair or not.

The Board is an '06 Rome Artifact used for one season...it has 2 little lam chips on top and some minor cuts on the bottom.

The bindings are '06 Rome 390's also used for one season...have minor paint chips but other than that look fine.

What im asking you is what you guys would pay for that...he is asking $275...Im just not sure.

NYCboarder · 12-02-2008, 06:19 PM

if your not looking to spend alot on a new set up.. and your a beginer i would say go for it!

12-02-2008, 06:42 PM

does the board fit you? is the board what you are looking for as far as riding style? have you used the board? that's what i would worry more than the price.

Other than that, I would offer $230 and settle at 250.

Flick Montana · 12-02-2008, 06:47 PM

The 390's are some of the best bindings you can get in my opinion. They are good in the park and good on the mountain. I don't know about the board, but if it's in bad shape, I'd offer him a bill for the bindings at least.

snowjeeper · 12-02-2008, 07:51 PM

what's the opinion on the artifact? i'm going to be volunteering and hopefully buying at: Hoofer Ski and Snowboard Club - Resale this weekend. So there's probably going to be a shitton of options. Expect to hear from me all day when I'm there fretting over what to buy lol.

12-02-2008, 07:57 PM

The artifact is an amazing jib noodle.
Its really soft and great for jibbing.

12-02-2008, 09:40 PM

The board fits me perfect and is exactly what im looking for...i was planning on trying to knock it down to 250...does that sound reasonable?

legallyillegal · 12-02-2008, 09:56 PM

I'd pay $200 at most for a 3 year old Artifact with 3 year old 390s.

Maybe more if they were in perfect condition.

Assumptions:

Boards depreciate at varying rates. Let's say 30% per season for a board like the Artifact.
Bindings also depreciate at varying rates. Let's say 40% for the 390.

3 years = 2 seasons to devalue
Artifact = $360 new, $360*.7 = $252, $252*.7 = $176.40 = $175
390 = $220 new, $220*.6= $132, $132*.6 = $79.20 = $80

That equals $255 for both the Artifact and 390 from 3 seasons ago. Brand new.

or

50% of current retail, 10% off per year, 20% added for in-demand items
$580*.4 = $232

Take off 5-20% for wear and tear (let's say 15% due to chips and such), and you get $197.20.

12-02-2008, 06:07 PM	#1 (permalink)
Jakeapalooza22 Guest Posts: n/a	thinking about buying My cousin is trying to sell me his old Rome set-up and im not sure whether the price he is asking for it is fair or not. The Board is an '06 Rome Artifact used for one season...it has 2 little lam chips on top and some minor cuts on the bottom. The bindings are '06 Rome 390's also used for one season...have minor paint chips but other than that look fine. What im asking you is what you guys would pay for that...he is asking $275...Im just not sure.

12-02-2008, 09:56 PM	#8 (permalink)
legallyillegal -LIFETIME MEMBER- Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: fuck Snowboarding Posts: 4,446	I'd pay $200 at most for a 3 year old Artifact with 3 year old 390s. Maybe more if they were in perfect condition. Assumptions: Boards depreciate at varying rates. Let's say 30% per season for a board like the Artifact. Bindings also depreciate at varying rates. Let's say 40% for the 390. 3 years = 2 seasons to devalue Artifact = $360 new, $360.7 = $252, $252.7 = $176.40 = $175 390 = $220 new, $220.6= $132, $132.6 = $79.20 = $80 That equals $255 for both the Artifact and 390 from 3 seasons ago. Brand new. or 50% of current retail, 10% off per year, 20% added for in-demand items $580.4 = $232 Take off 5-20% for wear and tear (let's say 15% due to chips and such), and you get $197.20. __________________ THERE ARE SPECIFIC REASONS AS TO WHY I AM MORE LOCAL THAN YOU GOD IS DONUT Last edited by legallyillegal; 12-02-2008 at 10:21 PM.*

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12-02-2008, 06:19 PM	#2 (permalink)
NYCboarder Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Staten island, NY Posts: 673	if your not looking to spend alot on a new set up.. and your a beginer i would say go for it!

12-02-2008, 06:42 PM	#3 (permalink)
Simply^Ride Guest Posts: n/a	does the board fit you? is the board what you are looking for as far as riding style? have you used the board? that's what i would worry more than the price. Other than that, I would offer $230 and settle at 250.

12-02-2008, 06:47 PM	#4 (permalink)
Flick Montana Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Beech Grove, Indiana sigh Posts: 4,168	The 390's are some of the best bindings you can get in my opinion. They are good in the park and good on the mountain. I don't know about the board, but if it's in bad shape, I'd offer him a bill for the bindings at least.

12-02-2008, 07:51 PM	#5 (permalink)
snowjeeper Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: WI Posts: 1,922	what's the opinion on the artifact? i'm going to be volunteering and hopefully buying at: Hoofer Ski and Snowboard Club - Resale this weekend. So there's probably going to be a shitton of options. Expect to hear from me all day when I'm there fretting over what to buy lol.

12-02-2008, 07:57 PM	#6 (permalink)
kylekilljoy Guest Posts: n/a	The artifact is an amazing jib noodle. Its really soft and great for jibbing.

12-02-2008, 09:40 PM	#7 (permalink)
Jakeapalooza22 Guest Posts: n/a	The board fits me perfect and is exactly what im looking for...i was planning on trying to knock it down to 250...does that sound reasonable?