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08-31-19, 07:16 AM
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A chiropractor's dream for creating new clients. And it'll only set you back a grand.
https://atlanta.craigslist.org/atl/b...967544149.html
https://atlanta.craigslist.org/atl/b...967544149.html
08-31-19, 04:22 PM
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08-31-19, 04:31 PM
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Whenever I see a CL ad listed for $0 I prepare to see the worst price in the ad text, but sometimes they still exceed my expectations. Usually I have minimum price set to $20 so I can avoid these listings. Plus: Schwinn, really?
This bike in excellent pre owned condition is valued @ 2,200 ! Google it ! Selling mine in excellent condition for 995.00 . Calls only !!
SCHWINN UNIVEGA ALPINA S - 6.5 (Mpls, MN)
https://minneapolis.craigslist.org/h...960009249.htmlThis bike in excellent pre owned condition is valued @ 2,200 ! Google it ! Selling mine in excellent condition for 995.00 . Calls only !!
08-31-19, 04:34 PM
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There's a very powerful human desire to not get ripped off and it leads to ads like these:
AMS Barracuda - $490 (St Paul, MN)
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace...3626640420201/
"AMS barracuda, missing front tire.
ConditionUsed - Good"
It seems like every time I see a Barracuda they're really expensive. Do they have a cult following? Are people getting their prices off of Budget Bicycle Center listings? If this was $49 it wouldn't sell given that it's rusty, minus a front wheel, components are completely scuffed up, grimy, with a photo shoot from someone's torture basement.
AMS Barracuda - $490 (St Paul, MN)
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace...3626640420201/
"AMS barracuda, missing front tire.
ConditionUsed - Good"
It seems like every time I see a Barracuda they're really expensive. Do they have a cult following? Are people getting their prices off of Budget Bicycle Center listings? If this was $49 it wouldn't sell given that it's rusty, minus a front wheel, components are completely scuffed up, grimy, with a photo shoot from someone's torture basement.
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08-31-19, 04:47 PM
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08-31-19, 06:44 PM
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A chiropractor's dream for creating new clients. And it'll only set you back a grand.
https://atlanta.craigslist.org/atl/b...967544149.html
https://atlanta.craigslist.org/atl/b...967544149.html
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08-31-19, 11:46 PM
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Rare dan/ed mountain bike - $750 (Holly springs)
"Very rare 1996 dan/ed mountain bike. Lots of cool features. Solid tires.
Selling as i got it. It is in very nice shape. It is missing the rubber block that acts as the rear suspension. Easily made or you can probably order it from the company.
$750
No shipping
No trades
No paypal
No electric payments
Cash in person only"
https://raleigh.craigslist.org/bik/d...962319801.html
(I;m going with "Wacky" on this one: price, stipulations, missing rubber block. For $750 I do want air in my tires. I'm likely wrong. I often am. I'm used to it. Dorian,)
09-01-19, 07:36 AM
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09-01-19, 08:48 AM
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Rare dan/ed mountain bike - $750 (Holly springs)
"Very rare 1996 dan/ed mountain bike. Lots of cool features. Solid tires.
Selling as i got it. It is in very nice shape. It is missing the rubber block that acts as the rear suspension. Easily made or you can probably order it from the company.
$750
No shipping
No trades
No paypal
No electric payments
Cash in person only"
https://raleigh.craigslist.org/bik/d...962319801.html
(I;m going with "Wacky" on this one: price, stipulations, missing rubber block. For $750 I do want air in my tires. I'm likely wrong. I often am. I'm used to it. Dorian,)
09-02-19, 09:27 AM
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Here's a Schwinn "World 10 speed" that just needs tires, and is "otherwise in good shape."
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Schwinn-Wor...YAAOSwC~tdWYXu
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Schwinn-Wor...YAAOSwC~tdWYXu
09-02-19, 11:22 AM
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Here's a Schwinn "World 10 speed" that just needs tires, and is "otherwise in good shape."
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Schwinn-Wor...YAAOSwC~tdWYXu
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Schwinn-Wor...YAAOSwC~tdWYXu
09-02-19, 12:07 PM
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That's obviously a Bates style fork
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“One morning you wake up, the girl is gone, the bikes are gone, all that's left behind is a pair of old tires and a tube of tubular glue, all squeezed out"
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“One morning you wake up, the girl is gone, the bikes are gone, all that's left behind is a pair of old tires and a tube of tubular glue, all squeezed out"
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09-02-19, 02:29 PM
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09-02-19, 03:42 PM
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09-04-19, 12:04 PM
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"Old school western flyer - $600
Old school 10 speed eold by autozone in 80's .....bike needs new tires and tubes, I was using it till tires were out .....text Rob"
bicycle frame material: titanium
bicycle type: cruiser
frame size: 50cm, large, 13 inches
make / manufacturer: Western flyer
model name / number: Wester flyer
wheel size: 18 in
https://sanantonio.craigslist.org/bi...965451998.html
Old school 10 speed eold by autozone in 80's .....bike needs new tires and tubes, I was using it till tires were out .....text Rob"
bicycle frame material: titanium
bicycle type: cruiser
frame size: 50cm, large, 13 inches
make / manufacturer: Western flyer
model name / number: Wester flyer
wheel size: 18 in
https://sanantonio.craigslist.org/bi...965451998.html
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09-04-19, 02:26 PM
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Fork's, Uh, You Know...
Vintage Goodyear Cruiser Project - $60
"Antique / Vintage Cruiser Bike- needs to be fully assembled. New Wheels and Tires. Manufactured by GoodYear."
https://raleigh.craigslist.org/bik/d...971462113.html
(May be worth it for the parts alone? I've been wanting to put an aircraft propeller on my Ghibli since I got it. And what's not to love about that saddle?!)
"Antique / Vintage Cruiser Bike- needs to be fully assembled. New Wheels and Tires. Manufactured by GoodYear."
https://raleigh.craigslist.org/bik/d...971462113.html
(May be worth it for the parts alone? I've been wanting to put an aircraft propeller on my Ghibli since I got it. And what's not to love about that saddle?!)
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09-04-19, 07:22 PM
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09-05-19, 08:57 AM
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Schwinn - $200 (Battle Ridge)
"Bike for sale good condition...$200 cash only 919-723-XXXX Text serious only pls
bicycle frame material: steel
bicycle type: road
brake type: other/unknown
condition: excellent
electric assist: none
frame size: 55cm 176
handlebar type: other/unknown
make / manufacturer: Schwinn
model name / number: Schwinn
suspension: suspension fork (hardtail)
wheel size: 25 in"
https://raleigh.craigslist.org/bik/d...964871995.html
"Bike for sale good condition...$200 cash only 919-723-XXXX Text serious only pls
bicycle frame material: steel
bicycle type: road
brake type: other/unknown
condition: excellent
electric assist: none
frame size: 55cm 176
handlebar type: other/unknown
make / manufacturer: Schwinn
model name / number: Schwinn
suspension: suspension fork (hardtail)
wheel size: 25 in"
https://raleigh.craigslist.org/bik/d...964871995.html
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Not sure which is funnier, the geared fixie thing or the wheel mismatch.