@hozn 164988 wrote:
They lied to you.
For reference, a few years back I sold my 2009 full-suspension Diamondback Sortie (Fox shock, SRAM X9/X10 drivetrain, Marzocchi Marathon fork) for $650.
$250 is probably asking too much for a 17-year-old (!) rim-brake MTB with low-end components. Yes, way too much.
Meh figures, thanks for the advice!