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eBay / CraigsList finds - "Are you looking for one of these!?" Part II
03-15-22, 06:02 PM
Bikes are okay, I guess.
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No worries man, I did it to myself, ignored my cardinal rule, BUY, BUY, BUY!!!!
DAMN THE TORPEDOS, ENGAGE, MAKE IT SO!!!!!
You have to go balls to the walls if you are`serious, do not hesitate or question yourself in the moment.
I have plenty others that I got because of this, many great deals, many one time bikes and many in between.
You have to trust yourself and your skill, once you screw up a couple of times and get the hang of it then you will know when to truly drop the hammer.
DAMN THE TORPEDOS, ENGAGE, MAKE IT SO!!!!!
You have to go balls to the walls if you are`serious, do not hesitate or question yourself in the moment.
I have plenty others that I got because of this, many great deals, many one time bikes and many in between.
You have to trust yourself and your skill, once you screw up a couple of times and get the hang of it then you will know when to truly drop the hammer.
03-15-22, 07:04 PM
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Yeah I think I have improved on my response times to nearly immediate when I see the post now so that has definitely improved. I think a lot of what I a seeing are seller issues not replying or unwilling to work with shipping their bike. The most recent one with Bob Jackson I dotted all of my "i's" to make the entire transaction as easy as possible and the seller changed the price on me twice after we agreed on the price and money was on its way. He has since apparently ghosted me so I guess it wasnt meant to be. I feel like someone here that is really bored needs to keep a spreadsheet on transaction stats like a baseball hitter average. How many are successful, how many fail, how many attempts at bat before we walk, how many times the sellers flake etc. You get my drift. I feel like I am batting low 200's right now.
You have to develop a good sense and feel for it which usually entails a few crappy outcomes where if you're honest they were self inflicted for not getting it right and being unrealistic.
I ran on efbay as a buyer for several hundred auctions that I sent cash in the mail and money orders for bigger ones, only got burned once along with 40 or 50 others for $47 when they skipped out.
And so it goes, the Merz frame was too easy, must have thrown me off, all I had to do was get the money and buy the damn thing.
03-15-22, 07:54 PM
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Posted 4hrs ago, middle of nowhere, NY
https://oneonta.craigslist.org/bik/d...458737517.html10 speed Legnano - $40 (Cherry Valley)
https://oneonta.craigslist.org/bik/d...458737517.html
10 speed Legnano - $40 (Cherry Valley)
Purchased new in 1963. Campagnolo hardware. Not used in many years, some rust spots, but fully functional. Size is approximate.
03-15-22, 08:01 PM
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You can't trust anyone for this except members here, PP goods and services and efbay where you have recourse. Any CL, offerup, eFB or such BS is a no go without a facilitator that you can trust.
You have to develop a good sense and feel for it which usually entails a few crappy outcomes where if you're honest they were self inflicted for not getting it right and being unrealistic.
I ran on efbay as a buyer for several hundred auctions that I sent cash in the mail and money orders for bigger ones, only got burned once along with 40 or 50 others for $47 when they skipped out.
And so it goes, the Merz frame was too easy, must have thrown me off, all I had to do was get the money and buy the damn thing.
You have to develop a good sense and feel for it which usually entails a few crappy outcomes where if you're honest they were self inflicted for not getting it right and being unrealistic.
I ran on efbay as a buyer for several hundred auctions that I sent cash in the mail and money orders for bigger ones, only got burned once along with 40 or 50 others for $47 when they skipped out.
And so it goes, the Merz frame was too easy, must have thrown me off, all I had to do was get the money and buy the damn thing.
03-15-22, 09:23 PM
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Bontrager OR - $100 (Orange, CA)
1994 Trek 950 - $100 (Orange, CA)
https://orangecounty.craigslist.org/...458694935.html
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03-15-22, 09:32 PM
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Good parts bike for the (little) money. "The components are mostly taken off my old Trek 520"
https://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/bik...456624772.html
Nishiki - $50 (oakland hills / mills, CA)
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03-15-22, 09:42 PM
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03-15-22, 09:53 PM
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Posted 4hrs ago, middle of nowhere, NY
https://oneonta.craigslist.org/bik/d...458737517.html10 speed Legnano - $40 (Cherry Valley)
https://oneonta.craigslist.org/bik/d...458737517.html
10 speed Legnano - $40 (Cherry Valley)
Purchased new in 1963. Campagnolo hardware. Not used in many years, some rust spots, but fully functional. Size is approximate.
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03-15-22, 09:56 PM
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TBH I tried on several to enlist the help multiple times with the facilatators thread and posts here and got no responses. I even sent PM's to the people listed for that city and got no response at all. It was a bit frustrating as I feared the bike was going to be sold out from me and of course eventually it did when I got no responses back. I will always try that first but I hope we can get some updated contacts there for future buys.
Plenty of great folks here but you usually have to wait for help after you ask. If someone is inclined to help they normally step up early on. I might PM ya with more.
03-15-22, 10:03 PM
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Oh I know, its always a crap shoot, luck of the draw, yada, yada. Thats when you have to read the tea leaves, if it is challenging right out of the gate, it may be a sign.
Plenty of great folks here but you usually have to wait for help after you ask. If someone is inclined to help they normally step up early on. I might PM ya with more.
Plenty of great folks here but you usually have to wait for help after you ask. If someone is inclined to help they normally step up early on. I might PM ya with more.
03-15-22, 10:04 PM
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Can someone plz offer an opinion...? Take a look at where top tube meets the head tube lug, does that look wonky to you? bent? or just optical illusion, perhaps fisheye lens...
03-15-22, 10:42 PM
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03-15-22, 11:01 PM
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Thank You! That's what i thought. A very strategic omission by seller. Hmmmm decisions, decisions... still worth the ask! Get out the torch! Lol
03-15-22, 11:31 PM
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I don't have the time to check this out this week, or I'd have kept quiet about this one. It's only a few miles from me. Anyway, unless I'm mistaken, here's what appears to be a Teledyne Ti with a hodge-podge of parts, including a Campagnolo Super Record RD, a nice triple Avocet crank, Campagnolo headset, and some other worthwhile parts. Needs some TLC. Asking $550.
https://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/bik...457951411.html
https://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/bik...457951411.html
03-16-22, 06:59 AM
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03-16-22, 07:08 AM
Bikes are okay, I guess.
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I don't have the time to check this out this week, or I'd have kept quiet about this one. It's only a few miles from me. Anyway, unless I'm mistaken, here's what appears to be a Teledyne Ti with a hodge-podge of parts, including a Campagnolo Super Record RD, a nice triple Avocet crank, Campagnolo headset, and some other worthwhile parts. Needs some TLC. Asking $550.
https://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/bik...457951411.html
https://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/bik...457951411.html
https://www.bikehacks.com/vintage-ve...eledyne-titan/
03-16-22, 07:16 AM
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No worries man, I did it to myself, ignored my cardinal rule, BUY, BUY, BUY!!!!
DAMN THE TORPEDOS, ENGAGE, MAKE IT SO!!!!!
You have to go balls to the walls if you are`serious, do not hesitate or question yourself in the moment.
I have plenty others that I got because of this, many great deals, many one time bikes and many in between.
You have to trust yourself and your skill, once you screw up a couple of times and get the hang of it then you will know when to truly drop the hammer.
DAMN THE TORPEDOS, ENGAGE, MAKE IT SO!!!!!
You have to go balls to the walls if you are`serious, do not hesitate or question yourself in the moment.
I have plenty others that I got because of this, many great deals, many one time bikes and many in between.
You have to trust yourself and your skill, once you screw up a couple of times and get the hang of it then you will know when to truly drop the hammer.
Let's treat this as a teachable moment?
"Balls to the wall" originated in World War Two combat pilot slang. It referred to the throttle quadrant of a fighter or bomber aircraft, something like this:
When you need to be somewhere else quickly, shoving all the "balls" on top of the various levers; controls for throttle, propeller pitch, boost, etc. forward to the firewall in the cockpit would get you there as quickly as possible. Hence, when maximum speed is necessary, you go Balls to the Wall!
We now return you to your regularly scheduled program...
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Px10 $75
Just a little bit closer and I'd be on it (too small, but still....). I get a real kick out of the fact that the best deals are almost always attached to misspellings!
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace...48538266424540
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03-16-22, 07:38 AM
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Posted a few weeks ago but I think price just dropped yesterday
Don't know the model and paint on rear is bad but obviously a tourer
Seller claims wheels are 500c.....
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace...87741701408535
Peugeot Vintage Bicycle
$75 (was $120)
Listed 4 weeks ago in Oklahoma City, OK
Details
Don't know the model and paint on rear is bad but obviously a tourer
Seller claims wheels are 500c.....
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace...87741701408535
Peugeot Vintage Bicycle
$75 (was $120)
Listed 4 weeks ago in Oklahoma City, OK
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- Condition
Used – good - Material
Steel - Brand
Peugeot - Bicycle wheel size
500 c
03-16-22, 10:59 AM
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$500? or $700?
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace...type=top_picks
1989 Schwinn Prologue - mostly original!
$500
This Bike is a 1989 Schwinn Prologue. It is mostly original and in great shape. These bikes were made by Panasonic for Schwinn with Tange Prestige tubing. 1989 Schwinn Prologue: Frame/Fork: 54cm Schwinn Prologue Handlebars: 3T 42cm Brake Levers: Shimano Sante Brake Calipers: Shimano Sante Shifters: Shimano Sante Front Derailleur: Shimano Sante Rear Derailleur: Shimano Sante Crankset: Shimano Sante 172.5mm Hubs: Shimano Sante Rims: Wolber Hard Anodized.
$700 or best offer. Pick up in Groton.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace...type=top_picks
1989 Schwinn Prologue - mostly original!
$500
This Bike is a 1989 Schwinn Prologue. It is mostly original and in great shape. These bikes were made by Panasonic for Schwinn with Tange Prestige tubing. 1989 Schwinn Prologue: Frame/Fork: 54cm Schwinn Prologue Handlebars: 3T 42cm Brake Levers: Shimano Sante Brake Calipers: Shimano Sante Shifters: Shimano Sante Front Derailleur: Shimano Sante Rear Derailleur: Shimano Sante Crankset: Shimano Sante 172.5mm Hubs: Shimano Sante Rims: Wolber Hard Anodized.
$700 or best offer. Pick up in Groton.
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03-16-22, 11:00 AM
Bikes are okay, I guess.
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Early Jamis Dakota for $100 in CT. Top of the line in its day and might make a nice dropbar tourer.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace...04335864683168
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03-16-22, 11:08 AM
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57cm Gianni Motta Personal
$1,700
Full Campagnolo groupset.
Cinelli bars and stem.
Brownish-red leather Turbo saddle.
Mavic GP4 tubular rims.
Paint has chips here and there really nothing bad.
Chrome is in very good condition with some minor wear on the left chainstay from chain slap.
Mechanically very good condition.
Rear tire should probably be replaced.
More pictures available!
57cm Gianni Motta Personal
$1,700
- Condition
Used - Good
Full Campagnolo groupset.
Cinelli bars and stem.
Brownish-red leather Turbo saddle.
Mavic GP4 tubular rims.
Paint has chips here and there really nothing bad.
Chrome is in very good condition with some minor wear on the left chainstay from chain slap.
Mechanically very good condition.
Rear tire should probably be replaced.
More pictures available!
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POSTED AN HOUR AGO
https://seattle.craigslist.org/see/b...458983249.html
This is a very sought after CIOCC with all Campagnolo including headset. Also has very unique wheels with beautiful condition hubs.
Perfect structural condition, there are no dents and the frame is straight.
Make: Ciocc
Size: 54cm
Components: Campganolo
Frame: COLUMBUS 700C Steel
Bonus: Includes a brand new Nito Stem, new compact pocket tire inflator, helmet, and rain guards.
Cash Only. Sale is Final.
Happy to Answer Any Questions
https://seattle.craigslist.org/see/b...458983249.html
Vintage Collectors CIOCC Italian Road Bike - $220 (Ballard)
I have a really unique vintage Italian road bike for sale hat I was going to rebuild but I moved to Hawaii.This is a very sought after CIOCC with all Campagnolo including headset. Also has very unique wheels with beautiful condition hubs.
Perfect structural condition, there are no dents and the frame is straight.
Make: Ciocc
Size: 54cm
Components: Campganolo
Frame: COLUMBUS 700C Steel
Bonus: Includes a brand new Nito Stem, new compact pocket tire inflator, helmet, and rain guards.
Cash Only. Sale is Final.
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03-16-22, 11:15 AM
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I don't mean to be pedantic here, but I have to call foul on this one. Your use of the plural "walls" shows a misunderstanding of the origin of that phrase.
Let's treat this as a teachable moment?
"Balls to the wall" originated in World War Two combat pilot slang. It referred to the throttle quadrant of a fighter or bomber aircraft, something like this:
When you need to be somewhere else quickly, shoving all the "balls" on top of the various levers; controls for throttle, propeller pitch, boost, etc. forward to the firewall in the cockpit would get you there as quickly as possible. Hence, when maximum speed is necessary, you go Balls to the Wall!
We now return you to your regularly scheduled program...
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Let's treat this as a teachable moment?
"Balls to the wall" originated in World War Two combat pilot slang. It referred to the throttle quadrant of a fighter or bomber aircraft, something like this:
When you need to be somewhere else quickly, shoving all the "balls" on top of the various levers; controls for throttle, propeller pitch, boost, etc. forward to the firewall in the cockpit would get you there as quickly as possible. Hence, when maximum speed is necessary, you go Balls to the Wall!
We now return you to your regularly scheduled program...
*
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*
That being said and despite that, my use of the plural was to emphasize the general meaning as defined by Miriam Webster, proper or otherwise.
https://www.merriam-webster.com/dict...o%20the%20wall
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