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Antique Courier Bicycles

When bicycles were first introduced they werefirst thing that you will want to look for is
considered to be a recreational toy. However,an old bike that has a single fixed gear.
retailers and message services quicklyThis is a good sign that the bike was
realized the value of bicycles as a deliverydesigned for a courier service. Next you will
vehicle. Bikes were quicker than traveling bywant to look for evidence that the bike was
foot, and less expensive and easier toowned by a courier service. Look especially
maneuver than horses were. These qualitiesfor painted company names, company logo
made them ideal for delivering packages andstickers and serial numbers that you can use
important  messages  in  large  cities.to  authenticate  the  bike  with.
The first courier bicycles were used by theWhen shopping for an antique courier bike you
Paris Stock Exchange in 1870. However, thealso want collect the story behind the bike.
American company, Western Union, quicklySometimes this story can be just as valuable
adopted bicycles into their New York Cityas the bike itself. If you are buying the
delivery fleet. Bicycles were gradually addedbike from the original owner or from a family
to message delivery and package deliverymember of the bike's owner, then you need to
services in other major cities throughout theask them for the story behind the bike. Ask
world. Today, bikes are still a popularif there are photos of the bike being used,
vehicle for in-city package and messageif there are letters or written information
delivery  services.on the bike and if they have any family
stories they are willing to share. This
If you are interested in buying an antiqueinformation and supplemental materials can
courier bicycle then you need to know what toadd value to the bike if you are able to
look for before you start spending money. Theacquire them.



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