Help from a Western PA forum member!
07-18-08, 02:47 PM
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Help from a Western PA forum member!
Long time lurker, first time C&V poster 
On the suggestion of one of the respected members here, I decided to ask for help from anyone in PA, or PA-bound- there's a 1992 Basso Astra on the 'Bay that would be a perfect match for my girlfriend, but the seller (a salvage dealer?) won't box/ship. What's one to do but ask for help?
If you or anyone you know would be willing to help facilitate a transaction (meaning pick it up, box and ship to Orlando FL, all at my expense), give me a shout! I appreciate the help.
On the suggestion of one of the respected members here, I decided to ask for help from anyone in PA, or PA-bound- there's a 1992 Basso Astra on the 'Bay that would be a perfect match for my girlfriend, but the seller (a salvage dealer?) won't box/ship. What's one to do but ask for help?
If you or anyone you know would be willing to help facilitate a transaction (meaning pick it up, box and ship to Orlando FL, all at my expense), give me a shout! I appreciate the help.
07-18-08, 02:52 PM
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Wrong part of PA for me to be a likely candidate, but if it is worth round trip gas money to/from Wilkes-Barre for you, and nobody else jumps in, let me know.
Although, someone from Ohio would be closer.
Although, someone from Ohio would be closer.
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07-18-08, 02:54 PM
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Huh, you're right. Why did I not think of thaat. Hopefully Ohioans will check anyway!
Hey, if no one else jumps in to help me out, I'll let you know!
Hey, if no one else jumps in to help me out, I'll let you know!
07-18-08, 03:04 PM
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hmm, yea, check with Ohio-ans or specify western pa. That's about 5 hours away for us folks in Philly and on the eastern side, otherwise I'd help.
07-18-08, 03:10 PM
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I won't give away any names, but I thought of at least one place (in another forum) with a map of users. My search revealed that there is at least one person with C&V connections that is nearer that area than I am... So, someone may be willing to volunteer yet.
Would a moderator be willing to modify the title to Western PA???
Would a moderator be willing to modify the title to Western PA???
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07-18-08, 03:17 PM
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Yes, if a mod would be willing to change the title of the thread, that'd be great. Western PA/Cleveland area instead of just PA... my bad.
All I ask is that it's not too big of an inconvenience to whoever may end up helping me; I wouldn't request someone to drive across the state or anything. If you wanna PM me a name of someone closer I could hassle, that'd be nice, but not necessary.
All I ask is that it's not too big of an inconvenience to whoever may end up helping me; I wouldn't request someone to drive across the state or anything. If you wanna PM me a name of someone closer I could hassle, that'd be nice, but not necessary.
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If it was in my neck of the woods, I'd be glad to pick it up for you - but... still over 200 miles away. 
Hopefully someone nearer will be able to assist.
Hopefully someone nearer will be able to assist.
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Title edited.
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07-18-08, 06:22 PM
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I really appreciate it, all. It's too bad this thing is way out in the middle of nowhere.
I think I'm going to try to convince the seller to ship, or at least ask them if they can get to a bike shop for a pack/ship estimate. I don't know how I would possibly go about asking someone to drive ~100 miles for me, someone they don't even know...
That said, if anyone wants to volunteer who is around the area, or who really doesn't mind a nice (paid for) drive, it'd be most excellent!
I think I'm going to try to convince the seller to ship, or at least ask them if they can get to a bike shop for a pack/ship estimate. I don't know how I would possibly go about asking someone to drive ~100 miles for me, someone they don't even know...
That said, if anyone wants to volunteer who is around the area, or who really doesn't mind a nice (paid for) drive, it'd be most excellent!
