The Wacky World of Craigslist and eBay Ads
01-30-12, 08:38 AM
#4326
Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: Louisville, KY
Posts: 13,447
Mentioned: 33 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 4237 Post(s)
Liked 2,949 Times
in
1,808 Posts
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Schwinn-Wome...item5890977148
Really? Think they might have missed something?
Really? Think they might have missed something?
__________________
Bikes: 1996 Eddy Merckx Titanium EX, 1989/90 Colnago Super(issimo?) Piu(?),1990 Concorde Aquila(hit by car while riding), others in build queue "when I get the time"
Bikes: 1996 Eddy Merckx Titanium EX, 1989/90 Colnago Super(issimo?) Piu(?),
01-30-12, 01:37 PM
#4327
Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: Louisville, KY
Posts: 13,447
Mentioned: 33 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 4237 Post(s)
Liked 2,949 Times
in
1,808 Posts
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Schwinn-Wome...item5890977148
Really? Think they might have missed something?
Really? Think they might have missed something?
__________________
Bikes: 1996 Eddy Merckx Titanium EX, 1989/90 Colnago Super(issimo?) Piu(?),1990 Concorde Aquila(hit by car while riding), others in build queue "when I get the time"
Bikes: 1996 Eddy Merckx Titanium EX, 1989/90 Colnago Super(issimo?) Piu(?),
01-30-12, 02:21 PM
#4328
Hopelessly addicted...
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Central Maryland
Posts: 4,955
Bikes: 1949 Hercules Kestrel, 1950 Norman Rapide, 1970 Schwinn Collegiate, 1972 Peugeot UE-8, 1976 Raleigh Sports, 1977 Raleigh Sports, 1977 Jack Taylor Tandem, 1984 Davidson Tandem, 2010 Bilenky "BQ" 650B Constructeur Tandem, 2011 Linus Mixte
Mentioned: 13 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 3 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 10 Times
in
9 Posts
Maybe he assembled it on a Monday or he had a hangover from a binge the night prior...
01-30-12, 02:45 PM
#4329
Cottered Crank
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Chicago
Posts: 3,401
Bikes: 1954 Raleigh Sports 1974 Raleigh Competition 1969 Raleigh Twenty 1964 Raleigh LTD-3
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 8 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 13 Times
in
8 Posts
Somebody was experienced at grossly exaggerating the technical abilities of their employees on their ebay ads.
01-30-12, 02:59 PM
#4330
I like beans
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Meffa, MA
Posts: 3,336
Bikes: Tarmac Pro, Bianchi Zurigo, Raleigh Gran Sport, Fuji Del Rey, Ironman Centurion
Mentioned: 1 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 1 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 1 Time
in
1 Post
Funny thing is that their ebay store is called "second glance." You'd think a second glance would have helped in that situation.
01-30-12, 07:19 PM
#4331
Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Berkeley, CA
Posts: 7,248
Bikes: '72 Cilo Pacer, '72 Gitane Gran Tourisme, '72 Peugeot PX10, '73 Speedwell Ti, '74 Peugeot UE-8, '75 Peugeot PR-10L, '80 Colnago Super, '85 De Rosa Pro, '86 Look Equipe 753, '86 Look KG86, '89 Parkpre Team, '90 Parkpre Team MTB, '90 Merlin
Mentioned: 87 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 835 Post(s)
Liked 2,158 Times
in
559 Posts
My favorite part: "I will throw in a pink chain (PLEASE DON'T!) some blue odi grips, and all the bolts that are needed for the bike (SO GENEROUS!)."
https://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/bik/2826554087.html
AMAZING FIXIE!! JUST NEEDS SOME TLC!! $120 OBO - $120 (brentwood / oakley)
Date: 2012-01-30, 4:17PM PST
Reply to: sale-xbwpy-2826554087@craigslist.org [Errors when replying to ads?]
HI. I AM SELLING A GREAT FIXIE. JUST NEEDS A LITTLE TLC.
-IT IS PAINTED BLUE, BUT NOT THE BEST PAINT JOB EVER
-HAS A COUPLE SPOKES ON THE BACK WHEEL THAT NEED REPAIR
-NEEDS A NEW TUBE IN THE BACK WHEEL
-AND THE HANDLE BAR NEEDS TO BE SCREWED IN
BIKE IS IN GREAT SHAPE OTHER THAN THAT AND I WILL THROW IN A PINK CHAIN, SOME BLUE ODI GRIPS AND ALL BOLTS THAT ARE NEEDED FOR THE BIKE.
THE BIKE WOULD BE GREAT FOR SOMEONE BETWEEN 5'6''-5'10''.
MAKE ME AN OFFER. $120 OBO
PostingID: 2826554087
https://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/bik/2826554087.html
AMAZING FIXIE!! JUST NEEDS SOME TLC!! $120 OBO - $120 (brentwood / oakley)
Date: 2012-01-30, 4:17PM PST
Reply to: sale-xbwpy-2826554087@craigslist.org [Errors when replying to ads?]
HI. I AM SELLING A GREAT FIXIE. JUST NEEDS A LITTLE TLC.
-IT IS PAINTED BLUE, BUT NOT THE BEST PAINT JOB EVER
-HAS A COUPLE SPOKES ON THE BACK WHEEL THAT NEED REPAIR
-NEEDS A NEW TUBE IN THE BACK WHEEL
-AND THE HANDLE BAR NEEDS TO BE SCREWED IN
BIKE IS IN GREAT SHAPE OTHER THAN THAT AND I WILL THROW IN A PINK CHAIN, SOME BLUE ODI GRIPS AND ALL BOLTS THAT ARE NEEDED FOR THE BIKE.
THE BIKE WOULD BE GREAT FOR SOMEONE BETWEEN 5'6''-5'10''.
MAKE ME AN OFFER. $120 OBO
- it's NOT ok to contact this poster with services or other commercial interests
PostingID: 2826554087
__________________
-Randy
'72 Cilo Pacer • '72 Peugeot PX10 • '73 Speedwell Ti • '74 Nishiki Competition • '74 Peugeot UE-8 • '86 Look Equipe 753 • '86 Look KG86 • '89 Parkpre Team Road • '90 Parkpre Team MTB • '90 Merlin Ti
Avatar photo courtesy of jeffveloart.com, contact: contact: jeffnil8 (at) gmail.com.
-Randy
'72 Cilo Pacer • '72 Peugeot PX10 • '73 Speedwell Ti • '74 Nishiki Competition • '74 Peugeot UE-8 • '86 Look Equipe 753 • '86 Look KG86 • '89 Parkpre Team Road • '90 Parkpre Team MTB • '90 Merlin Ti
Avatar photo courtesy of jeffveloart.com, contact: contact: jeffnil8 (at) gmail.com.
02-02-12, 10:04 AM
#4332
Fat Guy on a Little Bike
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: Philadelphia, PA
Posts: 15,944
Bikes: Two wheeled ones
Mentioned: 42 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 1254 Post(s)
Liked 345 Times
in
174 Posts
Made from the best stuff on Earth!!!
https://philadelphia.craigslist.org/bik/2830698543.html
philadelphia craigslist > for sale / wanted > bicycles please flag with care: [?]
miscategorized
prohibited
spam/overpost
best of craigslist
Avoid scams and fraud by dealing locally! Beware any deal involving Western Union, Moneygram, wire transfer, cashier check, money order, shipping, escrow, or any promise of transaction protection/certification/guarantee. More info
Snapple Pro Racing Bicycle - $300 (Philadelphia )
Date: 2012-02-02, 8:57AM EST
Reply to: mqphs-2830698543@sale.craigslist.org [Errors when replying to ads?]
This bicycle is a Pro-Racing model from Snapple, the bicycle is brand new and has never been riden on at all. Great for bike lovers or Racers, anyone interested contact me. Posted from Craigslist Mobile for iPhonehttps://itunes.apple.com/app/id430667358?mt=8--Posted from Craigslist Mobile for iPhonehttps://itunes.apple.com/app/id430667358?mt=8
https://philadelphia.craigslist.org/bik/2830698543.html
philadelphia craigslist > for sale / wanted > bicycles please flag with care: [?]
miscategorized
prohibited
spam/overpost
best of craigslist
Avoid scams and fraud by dealing locally! Beware any deal involving Western Union, Moneygram, wire transfer, cashier check, money order, shipping, escrow, or any promise of transaction protection/certification/guarantee. More info
Snapple Pro Racing Bicycle - $300 (Philadelphia )
Date: 2012-02-02, 8:57AM EST
Reply to: mqphs-2830698543@sale.craigslist.org [Errors when replying to ads?]
This bicycle is a Pro-Racing model from Snapple, the bicycle is brand new and has never been riden on at all. Great for bike lovers or Racers, anyone interested contact me. Posted from Craigslist Mobile for iPhonehttps://itunes.apple.com/app/id430667358?mt=8--Posted from Craigslist Mobile for iPhonehttps://itunes.apple.com/app/id430667358?mt=8
- Location: Philadelphia
- it's NOT ok to contact this poster with services or other commercial interests
02-02-12, 02:57 PM
#4334
Thrifty Bill
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Mountains of Western NC
Posts: 23,526
Bikes: 86 Katakura Silk, 87 Prologue X2, 88 Cimarron LE, 1975 Sekai 4000 Professional, 73 Paramount, plus more
Mentioned: 96 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 1236 Post(s)
Liked 964 Times
in
628 Posts
Not a bicycle, but I saw this title to an ad in the local tool section today"
Dile capliper - $50 (Belton)
Since the seller didn't have a problem with his spelling in the text of the ad, perhaps he did it on purpose to attract attention...
Dile capliper - $50 (Belton)
Since the seller didn't have a problem with his spelling in the text of the ad, perhaps he did it on purpose to attract attention...
Last edited by wrk101; 02-02-12 at 03:03 PM.
02-02-12, 06:58 PM
#4335
If I own it, I ride it
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: Cardinal Country
Posts: 5,580
Bikes: Lejeune(14), Raleigh, Raysport, Jan De Reus, Gazelle, Masi, B. Carré(4), Springfield, Greg Lemond, Andre Bertin, Schwinn Paramount
Mentioned: 56 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 591 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 663 Times
in
312 Posts
02-02-12, 09:31 PM
#4336
Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2011
Posts: 145
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
All original.
02-03-12, 07:37 AM
#4337
Fat Guy on a Little Bike
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: Philadelphia, PA
Posts: 15,944
Bikes: Two wheeled ones
Mentioned: 42 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 1254 Post(s)
Liked 345 Times
in
174 Posts
Beauty truly is in the eye of the beholder!
philadelphia craigslist > for sale / wanted > bicycles please flag with care: [?]
miscategorized
prohibited
spam/overpost
best of craigslist
Avoid scams and fraud by dealing locally! Beware any deal involving Western Union, Moneygram, wire transfer, cashier check, money order, shipping, escrow, or any promise of transaction protection/certification/guarantee. More info
EUROPEAN BEAUTY Delivery ok - $175 (PHILA)
Date: 2012-02-03, 6:08AM EST
Reply to: khz8u-2832313988@sale.craigslist.org [Errors when replying to ads?]
EUROPEAN BEAUTY 10 speed vintage orange bodied edition FLANDRIA bicycle at $175. This Belgian made rare find needs a lit'l tlc, but is in pretty good condition and ready for immediate pickup today. Ask about delivery. Please DO NOT FORGET to leave your PHONE NUMBER for a QUICK CALL BACK about this item.
philadelphia craigslist > for sale / wanted > bicycles please flag with care: [?]
miscategorized
prohibited
spam/overpost
best of craigslist
Avoid scams and fraud by dealing locally! Beware any deal involving Western Union, Moneygram, wire transfer, cashier check, money order, shipping, escrow, or any promise of transaction protection/certification/guarantee. More info
EUROPEAN BEAUTY Delivery ok - $175 (PHILA)
Date: 2012-02-03, 6:08AM EST
Reply to: khz8u-2832313988@sale.craigslist.org [Errors when replying to ads?]
EUROPEAN BEAUTY 10 speed vintage orange bodied edition FLANDRIA bicycle at $175. This Belgian made rare find needs a lit'l tlc, but is in pretty good condition and ready for immediate pickup today. Ask about delivery. Please DO NOT FORGET to leave your PHONE NUMBER for a QUICK CALL BACK about this item.
- Location: PHILA
- it's NOT ok to contact this poster with services or other commercial interests
02-03-12, 08:47 AM
#4338
Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: LF, APMAT
Posts: 2,752
Mentioned: 13 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 624 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 397 Times
in
226 Posts
These ads has been around for about a month. Earlier ads stated it was $4,500 new + $2,000 invested asking $700. Now it's $2,500 new + $2,000 invested but now $350. Somehow the math still doesn't add up. The early ads had pictures of what looked like an unrideable half done fixie conversion. Several unkind "you're on crack" CL responses followed.
https://tampa.craigslist.org/hil/bik/2828703702.html
CANNONDALE AWESOME BIKE. COSTS $2500.WHEN IT WAS NEW. AWESOME SEAT...THE WHEELS HAVE BEEN TRUED! ONLY NEEDS 700X25 TIRE & TUBE. THEN READY TO RIDE.I HAVE OVER $2000 INVESTED. SELL FOR $350. O.B.O. 813-966-6683
https://tampa.craigslist.org/hil/bik/2828703702.html
CANNONDALE AWESOME BIKE. COSTS $2500.WHEN IT WAS NEW. AWESOME SEAT...THE WHEELS HAVE BEEN TRUED! ONLY NEEDS 700X25 TIRE & TUBE. THEN READY TO RIDE.I HAVE OVER $2000 INVESTED. SELL FOR $350. O.B.O. 813-966-6683
02-05-12, 11:45 AM
#4339
Jack of all trades
https://spokane.craigslist.org/bik/2820803145.html
This is funny because the seller complains about low-ballers, but, apparently was so upset, forgot to post a price:
dt swiss 240s hubs on dt rims (shadle)
Date: 2012-02-04, 10:55PM PST
Reply to: vv66r-2820803145@sale.craigslist.org [Errors when replying to ads?]
dt swiss 240s hubs laced 2 cross to dt 1.1 (465) rims with dt bladed spokes. 28h front 32h rear. perfect for cx racing training wheels or racing or you sprinters as they are right at 1500g hubs alone are selling for more than this on ebay used. no low ball or trades dont need to sell. make offer thanks rob text at 509-714-7127 can text pics
This is funny because the seller complains about low-ballers, but, apparently was so upset, forgot to post a price:
dt swiss 240s hubs on dt rims (shadle)
Date: 2012-02-04, 10:55PM PST
Reply to: vv66r-2820803145@sale.craigslist.org [Errors when replying to ads?]
dt swiss 240s hubs laced 2 cross to dt 1.1 (465) rims with dt bladed spokes. 28h front 32h rear. perfect for cx racing training wheels or racing or you sprinters as they are right at 1500g hubs alone are selling for more than this on ebay used. no low ball or trades dont need to sell. make offer thanks rob text at 509-714-7127 can text pics
- Location: shadle
- it's NOT ok to contact this poster with services or other commercial interests
02-05-12, 01:24 PM
#4340
Canadian Chick
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: BC, Canada
Posts: 663
Bikes: Lots
Mentioned: 1 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 5 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 6 Times
in
5 Posts
Only $2500, what a deal! Or maybe they mixed up the price with the tractor 
https://kelowna.kijiji.ca/c-buy-and-s...AdIdZ349846040
John Deere 5 speed bikes 1974 twin bikes
Date Listed 27-Jan-12
Price $2,500.00
Frame Size M
TWIN BIKES MAKE JOHN DEERE 1973/ 74 5 SPEED
https://kelowna.kijiji.ca/c-buy-and-s...AdIdZ349846040
John Deere 5 speed bikes 1974 twin bikes
Date Listed 27-Jan-12
Price $2,500.00
Frame Size M
TWIN BIKES MAKE JOHN DEERE 1973/ 74 5 SPEED
02-06-12, 07:35 AM
#4341
Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: New York
Posts: 164
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Schwinn-Wome...item5890977148
Really? Think they might have missed something?
Really? Think they might have missed something?
02-06-12, 01:51 PM
#4342
Vello Kombi, baby
Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: Je suis ici
Posts: 5,188
Bikes: 1973 Eisentraut; 1970s Richard Sachs; 1978 Alfio Bonnano; 1967 Peugeot PX10
Mentioned: 6 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 80 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 14 Times
in
13 Posts
This guy keeps posting this CL ad 2-3 times a day, and it keeps getting flagged, and he seems to be getting pissed. Here:
https://richmond.craigslist.org/bik/2837303766.html
In the event it is flagged again (likely) here's the text:
Someone helps him out:
https://richmond.craigslist.org/bik/2837729703.html
Let's see if it continues...
https://richmond.craigslist.org/bik/2837303766.html
In the event it is flagged again (likely) here's the text:
SOMEONE KEEPS FLAGGING THIS POST....... Stop Flagging This Post...It Does Not Violate Any Craigslist Terms.
I have One 1994 - 16th Annual - Great Peanut Tour Embroidered Patch for sale.
It will be listed on eBay for the next 7 days.
Dimensions: 4 1/2"W x 2 3/4"H
Condition: New, One crease in patch fabric from manufacturing error.
The starting bid will be $3.99 with No Reserve & Free Shipping.
Please go to eBay and enter the item Number in the search box to see the auction.
Item# 120854984583
I'm an eBay top Rated Seller.
Payment through eBay & Paypal only!
I have One 1994 - 16th Annual - Great Peanut Tour Embroidered Patch for sale.
It will be listed on eBay for the next 7 days.
Dimensions: 4 1/2"W x 2 3/4"H
Condition: New, One crease in patch fabric from manufacturing error.
The starting bid will be $3.99 with No Reserve & Free Shipping.
Please go to eBay and enter the item Number in the search box to see the auction.
Item# 120854984583
I'm an eBay top Rated Seller.
Payment through eBay & Paypal only!
https://richmond.craigslist.org/bik/2837729703.html
The reason your ad keeps getting flagged is it does in fact violate Craiglist terms. Please read:
https://www.craigslist.org/about/help/faq
To wit:
"Can I put a link in my for sale posting pointing to an auction site like ebay?
No. Please post a set price, do not solicit bidding, and do not link to auctions elsewhere."
I'd imagine your ad will be removed every time you put it up. As will this one, rightly so. I'd contact you via email, but some CL sellers have a history of going ballistic and I've no time for the trouble. Once you read this, go ahead and flag this posting. I'm not flagging your ad, BTW. But whoever is doing is it in the right.
https://www.craigslist.org/about/help/faq
To wit:
"Can I put a link in my for sale posting pointing to an auction site like ebay?
No. Please post a set price, do not solicit bidding, and do not link to auctions elsewhere."
I'd imagine your ad will be removed every time you put it up. As will this one, rightly so. I'd contact you via email, but some CL sellers have a history of going ballistic and I've no time for the trouble. Once you read this, go ahead and flag this posting. I'm not flagging your ad, BTW. But whoever is doing is it in the right.
__________________
"It's always darkest right before it goes completely black"
Waste your money! Buy my comic book!
"It's always darkest right before it goes completely black"
Waste your money! Buy my comic book!
02-06-12, 02:02 PM
#4343
Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Forked River, NJ
Posts: 694
Bikes: 1973 Peugeot UE-8, 1985 Schwinn Voyageur, 2010 Trek 1.2, 2012 Bianchi Siempre
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
I love the connecting bars. All it needs now is an attached Roman carriage made by Masi.
Only $2500, what a deal! Or maybe they mixed up the price with the tractor
https://kelowna.kijiji.ca/c-buy-and-s...AdIdZ349846040
John Deere 5 speed bikes 1974 twin bikes
Date Listed 27-Jan-12
Price $2,500.00
Frame Size M
TWIN BIKES MAKE JOHN DEERE 1973/ 74 5 SPEED
https://kelowna.kijiji.ca/c-buy-and-s...AdIdZ349846040
John Deere 5 speed bikes 1974 twin bikes
Date Listed 27-Jan-12
Price $2,500.00
Frame Size M
TWIN BIKES MAKE JOHN DEERE 1973/ 74 5 SPEED
02-06-12, 02:02 PM
#4344
Cottered Crank
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Chicago
Posts: 3,401
Bikes: 1954 Raleigh Sports 1974 Raleigh Competition 1969 Raleigh Twenty 1964 Raleigh LTD-3
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 8 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 13 Times
in
8 Posts
All ye gods, I hate PayBay spammers on CL.
Flag away!
Flag away!
02-07-12, 07:27 PM
#4345
Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: Fairplay Co
Posts: 9,530
Bikes: Current 79 Nishiki Custum Sport, Jeunet 620, notable previous bikes P.K. Ripper loop tail, Kawahara Laser Lite, Paramount Track full chrome, Raliegh Internatioanl, Motobecan Super Mirage. 59 Crown royak 3 speed
Mentioned: 26 Post(s)
Tagged: 1 Thread(s)
Quoted: 792 Post(s)
Liked 1,789 Times
in
639 Posts
For ounce a bike of the right color pos brown ss conversion frame $150. Must see to believe.
https://denver.craigslist.org/bik/2833903265.html
https://denver.craigslist.org/bik/2833903265.html
02-07-12, 07:34 PM
#4346
Cottered Crank
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Chicago
Posts: 3,401
Bikes: 1954 Raleigh Sports 1974 Raleigh Competition 1969 Raleigh Twenty 1964 Raleigh LTD-3
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 8 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 13 Times
in
8 Posts
Drewed and turd-dipped lugged Fuji.
02-08-12, 06:00 AM
#4347
Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: Louisville, KY
Posts: 13,447
Mentioned: 33 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 4237 Post(s)
Liked 2,949 Times
in
1,808 Posts
For ounce a bike of the right color pos brown ss conversion frame $150. Must see to believe.
https://denver.craigslist.org/bik/2833903265.html
https://denver.craigslist.org/bik/2833903265.html
__________________
Bikes: 1996 Eddy Merckx Titanium EX, 1989/90 Colnago Super(issimo?) Piu(?),1990 Concorde Aquila(hit by car while riding), others in build queue "when I get the time"
Bikes: 1996 Eddy Merckx Titanium EX, 1989/90 Colnago Super(issimo?) Piu(?),
02-08-12, 10:33 AM
#4348
Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Nelson, BC, Canada
Posts: 244
Bikes: ‘79 witcomb, ‘84 billato, ‘86 tomasso
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 2 Times
in
2 Posts
https://victoria.en.craigslist.ca/bik/2840472223.html
A sad Raleigh Cruiser looking for sweet hipster love - $20 (Downtown)
Date: 2012-02-07, 9:10PM PST
I'm moving next month and I really want to unload this tragic marriage of metal and rubber before doing so.
If I can't find a buyer, its fate will be decided in a bath of fire down on Dallas Rd beach (which would be terrible for the environment, so you should buy it if only to prevent this).
Currently, due to a slightly warped front wheel frame, it rides the way wannabe gangsters from Langford drive their cars. You can probably remedy this simply by bashing it with a hammer, or something equally as hard like that gluten-free, yeast-free, taste-free, stale organic bread you bought last week but didn't eat because you started a "cleanse".
It also has two flat tires; for this reason, I rode it only once (see below).
I'm pretty sure it's a three-speed but it's cold outside so I'm not going back out to double-check. Whatever, I'm only asking $20, and I bought it for $200 because I'm a chump. I mean, I knew I was getting ripped off but the chick selling it was cute and I was tired and lazy from walking all the way to her sh*tty apartment to look at it, and I didn't want to walk home. Yeah that's how it really went down.
Ok, so I should explain the unusual paint scheme: I was originally storing it in my painting studio and it fell victim to careless over-spray on one side only. So if you're cruising down into Cook St village to read "On the Road" for the fifth time, all the other hipsters at Moka House will just think the haphazard white/red/purple spraypaint is "ironic" and they might even tweet a photo just to illustrate the coolness of their neighborhood. But the straight-laced consumerists across the street at Starbucks will only see the original green paint job, so you'll win either way.
I'm not sure how big the bike is, so let's just call it something generic like "men's medium" (or "women's you're-too-tall-to-date-me" ).
NICE FEATURES:
-Seat
MEDIOCRE FEATURES:
-Handlebars
-Brakes
-Fenders
-Chain
SAD FEATURES:
-Tires
-Front wheel frame
-Its owner
Please relieve me of this bicycle. Its only purpose has been to hangout in my backyard, where it just leans against a wall and mocks me, like everyone at Lucky bar on any given Friday night.
Attached you will find a normal picture, and the requisite Hipstamatic version (obviously).
A sad Raleigh Cruiser looking for sweet hipster love - $20 (Downtown)
Date: 2012-02-07, 9:10PM PST
I'm moving next month and I really want to unload this tragic marriage of metal and rubber before doing so.
If I can't find a buyer, its fate will be decided in a bath of fire down on Dallas Rd beach (which would be terrible for the environment, so you should buy it if only to prevent this).
Currently, due to a slightly warped front wheel frame, it rides the way wannabe gangsters from Langford drive their cars. You can probably remedy this simply by bashing it with a hammer, or something equally as hard like that gluten-free, yeast-free, taste-free, stale organic bread you bought last week but didn't eat because you started a "cleanse".
It also has two flat tires; for this reason, I rode it only once (see below).
I'm pretty sure it's a three-speed but it's cold outside so I'm not going back out to double-check. Whatever, I'm only asking $20, and I bought it for $200 because I'm a chump. I mean, I knew I was getting ripped off but the chick selling it was cute and I was tired and lazy from walking all the way to her sh*tty apartment to look at it, and I didn't want to walk home. Yeah that's how it really went down.
Ok, so I should explain the unusual paint scheme: I was originally storing it in my painting studio and it fell victim to careless over-spray on one side only. So if you're cruising down into Cook St village to read "On the Road" for the fifth time, all the other hipsters at Moka House will just think the haphazard white/red/purple spraypaint is "ironic" and they might even tweet a photo just to illustrate the coolness of their neighborhood. But the straight-laced consumerists across the street at Starbucks will only see the original green paint job, so you'll win either way.
I'm not sure how big the bike is, so let's just call it something generic like "men's medium" (or "women's you're-too-tall-to-date-me" ).
NICE FEATURES:
-Seat
MEDIOCRE FEATURES:
-Handlebars
-Brakes
-Fenders
-Chain
SAD FEATURES:
-Tires
-Front wheel frame
-Its owner
Please relieve me of this bicycle. Its only purpose has been to hangout in my backyard, where it just leans against a wall and mocks me, like everyone at Lucky bar on any given Friday night.
Attached you will find a normal picture, and the requisite Hipstamatic version (obviously).
02-08-12, 06:21 PM
#4349
Cottered Crank
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Chicago
Posts: 3,401
Bikes: 1954 Raleigh Sports 1974 Raleigh Competition 1969 Raleigh Twenty 1964 Raleigh LTD-3
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 8 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 13 Times
in
8 Posts
Yeah, it's the bike's fault...
Dip******
Dip******
02-08-12, 06:46 PM
#4350
Vello Kombi, baby
Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: Je suis ici
Posts: 5,188
Bikes: 1973 Eisentraut; 1970s Richard Sachs; 1978 Alfio Bonnano; 1967 Peugeot PX10
Mentioned: 6 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 80 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 14 Times
in
13 Posts
Gawd, I don't know if I can take many more of these "high end" Peugeots. At least this one is a UO10.
https://richmond.craigslist.org/bik/2841356751.html
About 259$ dollars too high. Nine bucks taken off estimate for enormous frame size.
Has anyone ever found a low end peugeot? Ever?
Prediction: bike won't sell and I'll see it on CL forever. I almost posted a CL police ad.
https://richmond.craigslist.org/bik/2841356751.html
About 259$ dollars too high. Nine bucks taken off estimate for enormous frame size.
Has anyone ever found a low end peugeot? Ever?
Prediction: bike won't sell and I'll see it on CL forever. I almost posted a CL police ad.
__________________
"It's always darkest right before it goes completely black"
Waste your money! Buy my comic book!
"It's always darkest right before it goes completely black"
Waste your money! Buy my comic book!