Women's Salomon rollerblades

Not sure if this is the right spot for this, but I’m selling a pair of women's Solomon skates, size 7. Picked them up in San Francisco back in September 2006. Honestly, I tried getting upright on them maybe ten times, but it just wasn't happening. So, I'm letting them go for $267 (open to offers) and I'll throw in some Solomon knee, elbow, and wrist pads too. I've decided to switch to cycling instead. I get a bit too nervous on wheels... plus, I'm pretty clumsy. If anyone has any tips for buying a bike, feel free to reach out.



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Dropping the price on $233

I’m afraid you might be overestimating them—honestly. There are much more robust Rollerblade models out there—and since the newer ones come with a full warranty and reliable service, you can pick them up for as little as $167 right now during the sale. K2 is also running a discount, and frankly, they’re in a different league than what you’re proposing.

Betty Cox30 said:I think you might be overestimating them... there are much better Rollerblade models out there—and I mean the newer ones, so you get a full warranty and reliable service. You can pick those up for as low as $167 right now while they're on sale. K2 is also having a sale, and honestly, they're a step above what you're offering.

Look, if they're out of your budget, just don't buy them and don't bother posting about it. 😠 I don't really get the point of this thread. I’d much rather let them collect dust in my garage than practically give them away to someone else. I already dropped the price to $100. What more do you want? 😕

Carol Sanchez16 said:Look, if they're out of your budget, just don't buy them—there's really no need to chime in. 😠 I don't see the point of your comment. Personally, I’d rather let them collect dust at my place than practically hand them over to someone else. I've already dropped the price $100. What more do you want? 😕

I was simply trying to help you find a realistic price point—I'm an avid Rollerblade user myself, usually spending around $500 on my gear. Someone who actually knows their equipment isn't going to shop at Turbo. But if this is how you handle advice—well, best of luck with the sale.😉

Betty Cox30 said:I was just trying to help you figure out a fair price—I skate on Rollerblades myself, and my gear runs about $500. Someone who actually knows their stuff isn't going to shop at Turbo for quality equipment. But if this is how you take advice, good luck selling them.😉

Thanks for trying, but I know exactly what they're worth. If I paid $333 and only used them ten times, the price shouldn't drop by more than 25%. And if you think Salomon is some bottom-tier brand just because it’s available at Sport, then you're the one who doesn't know anything about sports brands, not me.

Carol Sanchez16 said:Thanks for trying, but I have assessed them quite realistically. If I paid $333 and only used them ten times, then the price should drop by at most 25%. And if Solomon is some subpar brand just because you can find it at Sport, then you're the one who isn't well-versed in sports brands—not me.

By my own account, you’ve skated about ten times, yet you base your entire understanding of pricing and quality on what's available at Sport. I’ve been skating intensely for fifteen years—buying new skates every two or three years from specialized shops. So, apparently, I am the uninitiated one here. You bought skates that you won't be able to flip for even 25% less than what you overpaid; you'll be lucky to get half back—mostly because Rollerblade has since released much better models (ABEC 7, TFS lacing system)—I know this firsthand, having bought two pairs of women's skates as gifts last month. I was looking at Dick's Sporting Goods yesterday—three different Rollerblade models—and none of the sale items were more expensive than $233, while you can pick up something a class above yours for just $167—brand new, with a full warranty and guaranteed service.

I believe those reading these forums to actually learn something deserve a complete picture...

Who do you think you are, coming at me like that? I have every right to sell whatever I want, at whatever price I feel like setting....

Get a life!!!!!

Carol Sanchez16 said:Thanks for trying, but I actually did my homework on this... If I paid $333 and only got about ten uses out of them, then a price drop of maybe 25% makes sense. And if you think Salomon is some subpar brand just because you can pick them up at Sport, then honestly, you’re probably just not that familiar with high-end athletic gear—it's not on me...

I hear what you're saying, it's just that it sounds like you overpaid in the first place! They're actually on sale right now for less than what you're asking for used ones...
Look, it's a solid brand, but if you can grab a pair of K2 skates brand new at a discount at a place like Dick's Sporting Goods for less than your asking price, then your price is just way too high...
Sorry, I just couldn't help myself!

Amanda Cox94 said:Everything you said is fair, I just think you overpaid! They’re actually on sale right now, and they cost less than what you’re asking for used ones!
Look, it's a good brand, but if you can pick up a brand new pair of K2 skates for less at a Dick's Sporting Goods clearance sale, then yeah, your price is a bit high.
Sorry, I just had to jump in there.

The point isn't whether I overpaid or not—it's about my asking price. Like I told someone else earlier: I'm not giving them away for free. If nobody wants to buy them, that's on me....

Carol Sanchez16 said:as I mentioned to another girl earlier

I am not a young woman—more of an auntie... quite well-meaning, at that. But clearly, anyone who spends their time playing with kids...

It reminds me of this one time when my dad was trying to sell his car. I was only about nine years old, and this guy pulls up to our house and asks him, "So, have you guys ever had any accidents with this thing?"
My dad, being the absolute saint he is, goes, "Of course not!" And there I am, totally stunned, like, "Um, excuse me? Uncle Boris fixed it like three times, don't you remember?!" 😉

The bottom line is: let the girl sell her stuff!

@Carol Sanchez16/">@@Carol Sanchez16: Honestly, I tried selling my Rollerblade skates that I paid $400 way too much for, and even after listing them for $500 after basically zero use, I couldn't get a single person to bite. A friend told me people just aren't that into buying used skates for all sorts of reasons. In the end, I just gave them to my little cousin.
Good luck with everything! 🙂

amberheron62 said:Carol Sanchez16: I paid full price for my Rollerblades. $400 I tried selling them for $500, but after only ten tries, I didn't get a single serious offer. A friend mentioned that people just aren't that interested in buying used skates for a bunch of different reasons. In the end, I just gave them to my niece.
Best of luck, regardless. 🙂

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If the ONLY reason you're selling is because you haven't quite mastered the balance after ten tries (and not because they don't fit your style or you suddenly lost your legs 😬 )—my advice is to stick with it.

Learning to rollerblade isn't an intellectual exercise; it’s just like learning to swim. You jump into the water and start moving. If it doesn't click after ten attempts, give it twenty. Find someone who actually knows what they're doing and watch their technique. Just be persistent. I promise it pays off later—rollerblading is easily seven times more fun than riding a bike.

Edit: oops, didn't check the date...

lonegardener said:It's worth it in the long run—skating is easily seven times more fun than biking.

Oh, really? You think it's exactly seven times better? 🙄 They must have poured billions of dollars into that "scientific" study! What a total waste of cash, considering how subjective that whole thing is...
I don't know, man, maybe check if you've got a few brain cells left working up there before you drop such "brilliant" generalizations next time. 🙄

I’ve got a pair of similar Solomon skates myself—they’re actually pretty decent.
If you're just out there for fun and not trying to go pro, they'll do the job just fine.