WABA Bike Swaps

[7rider]

I plan to be at the April 11 one with clothes (jerseys, jackets, tights) and gear (rack, packs). Hope to see folks there.

Upcoming WABA Bike Swaps

Come buy, sell, or donate bicycles (or gear and clothing) at the WABA Bike and Gear Swap! Bike sales benefit the seller (90%) and WABA’s efforts (10%) on behalf of cycling in the Washington area; donations benefit the donor (a good feeling as wellas areceipt good for tax purposes) and Bikes for the World providing jobs and access to school and health services here and overseas. In either case, your bike goes to good use. The Bike and Gear Swaps are hosted by The Bicycle Place (behind the shop) at 8313 Grubb Rd., Silver Spring, MD.

When: the swaps run from 9am to 1pm

Saturday, April 11, 2009
Saturday, May 9, 2009
Saturday, June 13, 2009
Saturday, September 12, 2009
HOW DOES IT WORK?
Got surplus bike gear or clothing? Bring them too but bring your own table or blanket for display.

TO BUY:

just show up between 9 am and 1 pm.
Volunteers at the Swaps help people find the bikes that work for them, and may make minor mechanical adjustments ensuring safe use.

TO SELL:

you have three options (10% of the sales price benefits WABA):
In person: Bring your bike or gear to the Swap– just return for your money less commission or unsold bike by 1 pm.

Early drop off:

Bring your bike by BP beginning the Tuesday before the Swap and fill out the consignment agreement, and stop by the Swap by 1 pm for your money or unsold bike.

Donate if it doesn’t sell:

Either drop off early or day of Swap, fill out the consignment form initialing donate option, fill out a self-addressed envelope, and provide a check for $11 for BftW donation plus $1 for handling. If your bike sells, we send you your money less commission and return your check. If your bike doesn’t sell, we send you a receipt.

Sale bikes not claimed by 1 pm are considered donations.

TO DONATE:

Bring the bike by BP beginning the Tuesday before the Swap, or to the Swap itself. We ask for a $10 donation to help cover shipping the bike to a Third World

[ASammy1]

Hmmm wish I was closer.

[HillSlugger]

I've accumulated a bunch of parts that I need to sell. This is an option I'll consider.

[Possegal]

My niece has a bike she's looking to sell. I just sent her this information. Her mother bought her this nice new bike 2 summers ago when she mentioned wanting to ride with me to help me train for livestrong and an intent to ride it herself in 2008. She asked her mother to bring her old 10 sp, good as any to ride with me and keep me company. It was so sweet of her to buy this new one, but it is this huge comfort bike. No way could she climb many hills with it. So last summer we went out and bought her a Jamis and now she'd like to get a little money for the other one. This may be a good way to try and sell it. I've told her to think about craigslist too. Can't hurt. It's a lovely bike, just not what she needs.

I'll have to go check things out for myself as well.

[Cataboo]

My spare parts drawer is getting a little full. I should do this, but if it's a nice day I'll probably be itching to do something else.

[7rider]

My spare parts drawer is getting a little full. I should do this, but if it's a nice day I'll probably be itching to do something else.

I've missed that past several swaps on account of nice weather! The Saturday morning group ride is 7:30 to 10:30, so I don't often get a chance to do this. But....I promised myself I would do this. If it's nice, I throw the bike in the back of the truck with anything I want to sell, and then after the swap (or after I give up and pack up), I'll pull the bike out and go for a ride through Rock Creek Park.