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Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-05-21, 10:47 AM
Replies: 22,329
Views: 4,647,245
Posted By J.Higgins

Awful in what way? I've built a dozen klunker...

Awful in what way? I've built a dozen klunker bikes like this using decrepit-turned-new old newsboy frames. Some people really like these. Remember: Not every old bike, car, motorcycle, etc. can be...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-31-20, 03:37 AM
Replies: 22,329
Views: 4,647,245
Posted By J.Higgins

That bike is like a diamond-studded turd. No...

That bike is like a diamond-studded turd. No matter how many diamonds you stick on it, at the end of the day its still a turd.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-30-20, 03:52 PM
Replies: 22,329
Views: 4,647,245
Posted By J.Higgins

:roflmao2: Aren't they a subsidiary of...

:roflmao2:

Aren't they a subsidiary of Rattle.Can?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-30-20, 11:06 AM
Replies: 22,329
Views: 4,647,245
Posted By J.Higgins

Just looking at this makes me ill.

Just looking at this makes me ill.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-23-20, 05:55 AM
Replies: 22,329
Views: 4,647,245
Posted By J.Higgins

Its easy to entertain the notion that someone is...

Its easy to entertain the notion that someone is doing this deliberately. This is just another example of someone who is over-optimistic and sadly disillusioned about an item's true worth. There are...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-19-20, 07:02 AM
Replies: 22,329
Views: 4,647,245
Posted By J.Higgins

I think that its wacky because the price borders...

I think that its wacky because the price borders on the ridiculous. Its like charging $10 for a gum drop. I'm also willing to concede that I've never been a BMXer myself, so its hard to let loose the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-14-20, 06:59 AM
Replies: 22,329
Views: 4,647,245
Posted By J.Higgins

My taint would be very unhappy on that saddle.

My taint would be very unhappy on that saddle.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-06-20, 06:05 AM
Replies: 22,329
Views: 4,647,245
Posted By J.Higgins

I've got a bin full of these, and while I think...

I've got a bin full of these, and while I think this is quite clever, I'm not about to build one of my own.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-25-20, 02:05 PM
Replies: 22,329
Views: 4,647,245
Posted By J.Higgins

Do you think anyone ever falls for this scam? In...

Do you think anyone ever falls for this scam? In my mind I am thinking that there must be some complete idiots out there if so. Its still debatable whether or not P.T. Barnum ever coined the phrase,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-12-20, 03:50 PM
Replies: 22,329
Views: 4,647,245
Posted By J.Higgins

You nailed it! :thumb:

You nailed it! :thumb:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-06-20, 06:22 AM
Replies: 22,329
Views: 4,647,245
Posted By J.Higgins

I agree with you, but I must confess that I...

I agree with you, but I must confess that I missed the "vintage" bmx era by about 10 years, and did not live in an area that had a huge number of BMX opportunities. That said, from a marketing...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-18-20, 06:10 AM
Replies: 22,329
Views: 4,647,245
Posted By J.Higgins

What has been happening to me a lot is that on my...

What has been happening to me a lot is that on my higher-priced bikes I am getting phishing replies that go like this: "I need it!" or "I want it!" along with "Please respond to this message at my...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-15-20, 12:44 PM
Replies: 22,329
Views: 4,647,245
Posted By J.Higgins

What really keeps me awake at night is the...

What really keeps me awake at night is the thought that for every one of these "whacky" sellers on CL, eBay, FB, etc, is that there is a "whacky" buyer. Just the idea that there may be someone out...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-27-20, 01:59 PM
Replies: 22,329
Views: 4,647,245
Posted By J.Higgins

This poor soul has obviously suffered through a...

This poor soul has obviously suffered through a long and lonesome period of self-quarantine.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-23-20, 04:43 AM
Replies: 22,329
Views: 4,647,245
Posted By J.Higgins

[/url] I can just envision the look on the...

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I can just envision the look on the guy's face as he rode this off. Head on a swivel. 30mph tops. Adrenalin junkie!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-18-20, 03:06 PM
Replies: 22,329
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Posted By J.Higgins

Those wheels look rad. Heavy I bet.

Those wheels look rad. Heavy I bet.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-11-20, 06:46 AM
Replies: 22,329
Views: 4,647,245
Posted By J.Higgins

I'm not surprised by that at all. People are...

I'm not surprised by that at all. People are truly apathetic now. Many are simply just misanthropes. Your experience with the person that you were trying to help only solidifies my statement.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-04-20, 05:11 AM
Replies: 22,329
Views: 4,647,245
Posted By J.Higgins

^^^ I sometimes think that some folks don't...

^^^ I sometimes think that some folks don't really understand what NOS truly means. ^^^
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-01-20, 01:11 PM
Replies: 22,329
Views: 4,647,245
Posted By J.Higgins

I'd feel uncomfortable paying over $200 for that....

I'd feel uncomfortable paying over $200 for that. I mean, I'm no Bianchi expert, but I doubt that is a Super Leggera even. Even if you bought that, the components would need $150-worth of your time...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-29-20, 03:54 AM
Replies: 22,329
Views: 4,647,245
Posted By J.Higgins

That car is already full of about 20 miles of bad...

That car is already full of about 20 miles of bad road.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-23-20, 12:54 PM
Replies: 22,329
Views: 4,647,245
Posted By J.Higgins

I Dub This, "The Hail Mary"

Elgin skip tooth tandem bicycle - $180 (MANCHESTER) (https://nh.craigslist.org/bik/d/manchester-elgin-skip-tooth-tandem/7122805079.html)

Lots of wow-factor here, especially if you are going down a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-18-20, 04:37 AM
Replies: 22,329
Views: 4,647,245
Posted By J.Higgins

"If not sold soon I guess I'll have to build it...

"If not sold soon I guess I'll have to build it up". Is that a threat? :roflmao2:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-17-20, 02:51 PM
Replies: 22,329
Views: 4,647,245
Posted By J.Higgins

Good thoughts, and welcome to C&V! :thumb:

Good thoughts, and welcome to C&V! :thumb:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-16-20, 01:52 PM
Replies: 22,329
Views: 4,647,245
Posted By J.Higgins

With complete deference to Lemond1985 , I never...

With complete deference to Lemond1985 , I never make offers over the phone or texts. Its just not cricket. Only in person. I almost always ask as a matter of course, if the seller is flexible on...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-16-20, 01:39 PM
Replies: 22,329
Views: 4,647,245
Posted By J.Higgins

This is precisely my protocol, except this guy...

This is precisely my protocol, except this guy claimed that he had no cell phone.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-16-20, 06:56 AM
Replies: 22,329
Views: 4,647,245
Posted By J.Higgins

This is true. Its true and completely displaces...

This is true. Its true and completely displaces my Rule #5 (https://www.bikeforums.net/usertag.php?do=list&action=hash&hash=5) . ;)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-16-20, 06:54 AM
Replies: 22,329
Views: 4,647,245
Posted By J.Higgins

I won't even touch a buyer like this. I wouldn't...

I won't even touch a buyer like this. I wouldn't give him a call if he had my grail bike at a discount. There has been two times I've inquired about bikes with people like this, and both times I've...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-07-20, 08:35 AM
Replies: 22,329
Views: 4,647,245
Posted By J.Higgins

You're preaching to the choir! I personally would...

You're preaching to the choir! I personally would not care to ride a mixte, but my wife is like a ray of light on hers. I admire them for their style and artistic grace. The trouble is actually...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-07-20, 08:29 AM
Replies: 22,329
Views: 4,647,245
Posted By J.Higgins

Exactly! :thumb:

Exactly! :thumb:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-07-20, 04:35 AM
Replies: 22,329
Views: 4,647,245
Posted By J.Higgins

I stand corrected! :cheers: However, there...

I stand corrected! :cheers:

However, there are people who will happily pay those prices for resto-modded bikes like this particular bike. You would not believe what people are willing to pay for...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-06-20, 07:12 AM
Replies: 22,329
Views: 4,647,245
Posted By J.Higgins

Thats a classy bike, and should not be posted in...

Thats a classy bike, and should not be posted in whacky. They've put a great deal into this bike, and I go to those lengths with my restorations. I doubt they are making much profit at $1800. Don't...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-30-20, 01:26 PM
Replies: 22,329
Views: 4,647,245
Posted By J.Higgins

This person has talent, surely!

This person has talent, surely!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-26-20, 05:47 AM
Replies: 22,329
Views: 4,647,245
Posted By J.Higgins

Smoking the fine stuff up in VT, apparently....

Smoking the fine stuff up in VT, apparently. :wtf:

https://vermont.craigslist.org/bik/d/burlington-specialized-ladies/7113721016.html
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-05-20, 03:53 PM
Replies: 22,329
Views: 4,647,245
Posted By J.Higgins

Delusional. ...

Delusional.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/657808598119628

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1691x952/screenshot_27__3ce4f56faf97c9cbe1bfea10d728d35f3754e65d.png
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-22-20, 01:52 PM
Replies: 22,329
Views: 4,647,245
Posted By J.Higgins

I know, huh? That bike will make someone happy,...

I know, huh? That bike will make someone happy, but not this guy. Images of a ten-foot pole come to mind...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-06-20, 06:25 AM
Replies: 22,329
Views: 4,647,245
Posted By J.Higgins

This is probably the best ad copy I've read in...

This is probably the best ad copy I've read in years. The psychology behind it will probably get these bikes sold! Thanks for adding this, TripleCrank
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-04-20, 01:49 PM
Replies: 22,329
Views: 4,647,245
Posted By J.Higgins

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/586x426/3retvw_54e0745546842a7dcbd96eeac0c41a41ef4d36ea.jpg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-26-20, 04:18 PM
Replies: 22,329
Views: 4,647,245
Posted By J.Higgins

This seller should be beaten, tarred and...

This seller should be beaten, tarred and feathered, and have his balls nailed to a stump and pushed over backwards.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-26-20, 06:12 AM
Replies: 22,329
Views: 4,647,245
Posted By J.Higgins

That seat makes me feel funny. :wtf:

That seat makes me feel funny. :wtf:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-15-20, 06:48 AM
Replies: 22,329
Views: 4,647,245
Posted By J.Higgins

I'm speechless. :eek:

I'm speechless. :eek:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-11-20, 06:07 AM
Replies: 22,329
Views: 4,647,245
Posted By J.Higgins

At first, I wanted to argue with you, but the...

At first, I wanted to argue with you, but the more I looked at the post, the more I agree with you. Look at the pics of the BB! There's a whole lot of heartache in that bike, but in the end, I'd give...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-05-20, 05:40 PM
Replies: 22,329
Views: 4,647,245
Posted By J.Higgins

Dude. I am awarding you a huge +1 for that...

Dude. I am awarding you a huge +1 for that reference. Well played, Sir! *claps*
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-05-20, 05:21 PM
Replies: 22,329
Views: 4,647,245
Posted By J.Higgins

Hey if its legal, why not, right? ;)

Hey if its legal, why not, right? ;)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-02-20, 07:34 PM
Replies: 22,329
Views: 4,647,245
Posted By J.Higgins

Me too, Bill! :thumb:

Me too, Bill! :thumb:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-02-20, 09:03 AM
Replies: 22,329
Views: 4,647,245
Posted By J.Higgins

Lol, reminds me of a story. (People here going...

Lol, reminds me of a story. (People here going :twitchy: right now)

Back in the 70's, my girlfriend and I were visiting relatives out on the cape. I had a 340 Duster, and a lead foot. I was a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-28-20, 05:13 AM
Replies: 22,329
Views: 4,647,245
Posted By J.Higgins

This is where a hale and hearty WTF comes to...

This is where a hale and hearty WTF comes to mind. :notamused:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-23-20, 06:44 AM
Replies: 22,329
Views: 4,647,245
Posted By J.Higgins

This is another example of "buyer beware". I've...

This is another example of "buyer beware". I've noticed trends lately where ads either insert a key word or leave one out to enhance the deception.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-20-20, 05:58 AM
Replies: 22,329
Views: 4,647,245
Posted By J.Higgins

That bike is 100% bad karma. Anyone who would...

That bike is 100% bad karma. Anyone who would perform this sacrilegious act to any bike should get a heavy dose of Spanish Inquisition beat-down, such as having their right testicle nailed to a stump...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-07-20, 12:10 PM
Replies: 22,329
Views: 4,647,245
Posted By J.Higgins

I'd buy that in a heartbeat if he wrapped...

I'd buy that in a heartbeat if he wrapped Christmas tree garland around those cables.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-02-20, 06:03 AM
Replies: 22,329
Views: 4,647,245
Posted By J.Higgins

Its irritating after a while, isn't it?

Its irritating after a while, isn't it?
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