1980s Rigi value?

Wow. Too bad ...

Here's a non-definitive estimate:

Well, I reckon the minimum, current value of any RIGI is $600 ... and, that would have to have been in poor-cosmetic-but-rideable condition with its original complement of components (¿probably? Galli, Omas, etc).

On the other hand, the maximum value depends on its condition & components ... and, whether it was made with "regular" Columbus or made with stainless steel tubes ...

• in nice condition, figure $1200+ ...
  
• a stainless steel RIGI In showroom condition, figure at least $2000+
  

MY valuation is just an armchair estimate based on the value of the most ubiquitous also-high-end frames from the era, where a RIGI frameset cost MORE:

• my observation is that a vintage Colnago frame will have a depreciated value which nonetheless results in its current value being nominally equal to-or-more-than its retail value when it was new ... so, if a Colnago frameset cost about $425 in 1981, you would minimally get that much +/- for it now ... but, you might get more-or-less DEPENDING ON THE CONDITION.
  

The RIGI has to be considered rare; so, collectors' demand may-or-may-not give it a premium ...

That is, the right collector in pre-earthquake Japan might have been willing to pay many times the fore mentioned suggested values.

All of THAT does't mean the meth-head who stole it won't get only $20 for it OR that someone else might find one legitimately for sale at a garage sale for only $100 ...

For everyone's reference, here are two pictures of someone else's green RIGI:

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