The Wacky World of Craigslist and eBay Ads
04-12-09, 07:10 PM
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The Wacky World of Craigslist and eBay Ads
You asked, you get. This is the new edition of the 'Numbskull of the Day' thread. It's not going to be stickied, so it's up to all of you to keep it on the front page.
Enjoy!
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04-12-09, 07:26 PM
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Gee, the seller says it's a "3 speed" on an "Antique Schwinn Double Bike."
I count 5. Is he/she mathematically challenged? Gears and price?
https://nh.craigslist.org/bik/1119339798.html
I count 5. Is he/she mathematically challenged? Gears and price?
https://nh.craigslist.org/bik/1119339798.html
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04-12-09, 07:39 PM
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Gee, the seller says it's a "3 speed" on an "Antique Schwinn Double Bike."
I count 5. Is he/she mathematically challenged? Gears and price?
https://nh.craigslist.org/bik/1119339798.html
I count 5. Is he/she mathematically challenged? Gears and price?
https://nh.craigslist.org/bik/1119339798.html
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04-12-09, 07:54 PM
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04-12-09, 08:06 PM
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Great idea, East Hill! Thank you!! There are just too many, er, entertaining ads not to be shared.
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04-13-09, 05:05 AM
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04-13-09, 12:21 PM
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Anyone want a GMC Denali that's been converted into a Single speed for 345$ (New GMC Denali runs $165 IIRC)
https://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/bik/1120338270.html
:Single Speed Aluminum frame road bike
Selle Italia bike seat, new grips, tires and tubes.
Shimano Cranks
Front Brake
21" frame
If interested please call"
https://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/bik/1120338270.html
:Single Speed Aluminum frame road bike
Selle Italia bike seat, new grips, tires and tubes.
Shimano Cranks
Front Brake
21" frame
If interested please call"
04-13-09, 12:46 PM
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Anyone want a GMC Denali that's been converted into a Single speed for 345$ (New GMC Denali runs $165 IIRC)
https://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/bik/1120338270.html
:Single Speed Aluminum frame road bike
Selle Italia bike seat, new grips, tires and tubes.
Shimano Cranks
Front Brake
21" frame
If interested please call"
https://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/bik/1120338270.html
:Single Speed Aluminum frame road bike
Selle Italia bike seat, new grips, tires and tubes.
Shimano Cranks
Front Brake
21" frame
If interested please call"
This man is a genius, not a numbskull.
04-13-09, 12:59 PM
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"Custom" bike in Chicago. Oh, it's "custom" alright.
https://chicago.craigslist.org/wcl/bik/1120232942.html
custom training bike made from schwinn world tour frame,about a 22.5 frame 1 pc crank w single 78 tool sprocket,ukai rims, needs to be converted to single speed rear wheel so price is now lower cash thanks for looking bakes not installed but included
https://chicago.craigslist.org/wcl/bik/1120232942.html
custom training bike made from schwinn world tour frame,about a 22.5 frame 1 pc crank w single 78 tool sprocket,ukai rims, needs to be converted to single speed rear wheel so price is now lower cash thanks for looking bakes not installed but included
04-13-09, 01:00 PM
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Where are the coupons now? This could be good co-op project fodder.
04-13-09, 02:46 PM
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Gee, the seller says it's a "3 speed" on an "Antique Schwinn Double Bike."
I count 5. Is he/she mathematically challenged? Gears and price?
https://nh.craigslist.org/bik/1119339798.html
I count 5. Is he/she mathematically challenged? Gears and price?
https://nh.craigslist.org/bik/1119339798.html
04-13-09, 03:11 PM
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"Custom" bike in Chicago. Oh, it's "custom" alright.
https://chicago.craigslist.org/wcl/bik/1120232942.html
custom training bike made from schwinn world tour frame,about a 22.5 frame 1 pc crank w single 78 tool sprocket,ukai rims, needs to be converted to single speed rear wheel so price is now lower cash thanks for looking bakes not installed but included
https://chicago.craigslist.org/wcl/bik/1120232942.html
custom training bike made from schwinn world tour frame,about a 22.5 frame 1 pc crank w single 78 tool sprocket,ukai rims, needs to be converted to single speed rear wheel so price is now lower cash thanks for looking bakes not installed but included
Maybe he should throw in a free consult with an orthopedic surgeon for when you destroy your knees on that thing.
And he really should install the bakes.
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04-13-09, 03:37 PM
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https://montreal.en.craigslist.ca/bik/1119081909.html
check the cable routing, I e-mailed him "it works great". I bet
this one might be a bit better, but he claims to "know vintage bikes" and he isn't aware that "all original parts" doesn't mean S**t when it comes to stuff like this. Or that a "record du monde" is just a sticker
https://montreal.en.craigslist.ca/bik/1119088674.html
check the cable routing, I e-mailed him "it works great". I bet
this one might be a bit better, but he claims to "know vintage bikes" and he isn't aware that "all original parts" doesn't mean S**t when it comes to stuff like this. Or that a "record du monde" is just a sticker
https://montreal.en.craigslist.ca/bik/1119088674.html
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04-14-09, 12:02 AM
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https://seattle.craigslist.org/see/bik/1120842383.html
The seller should get an award for this.
rare 10 speed - $495 (Seattle)
Date: 2009-04-13, 3:13PM PDT
I will sell my favorite bike, blue USA Free Spirit. You willnot beleve how fast and really lite it is. Grate condition breaks and tires are newer and comfie seat . Make a investment u can ride!! email me for a test drive.
The seller should get an award for this.
rare 10 speed - $495 (Seattle)
Date: 2009-04-13, 3:13PM PDT
I will sell my favorite bike, blue USA Free Spirit. You willnot beleve how fast and really lite it is. Grate condition breaks and tires are newer and comfie seat . Make a investment u can ride!! email me for a test drive.
04-14-09, 04:37 AM
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I'm impressed, and waiting to hand over my money
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04-14-09, 10:06 AM
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can you direct me to the online coupon? For 37$ I'll take two.
04-15-09, 09:59 AM
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this one made me chuckel.
https://delaware.craigslist.org/bik/1119540186.html
I'm a hipster looking for a "fixed speed" bicycle. It must have only one speed. No brakes, they are for not cool people. I will be using it mostly as an excuse to wear an expensive bag and go to Starbucks. I also want to roll up my pant leg to show off my beat up Sambas and patterned socks.
If you have a "vintage" looking bicycle that I could convert to a fixie, that would be fine as well.
Must be cheap, my parent's give me little allowance.
https://delaware.craigslist.org/bik/1119540186.html
I'm a hipster looking for a "fixed speed" bicycle. It must have only one speed. No brakes, they are for not cool people. I will be using it mostly as an excuse to wear an expensive bag and go to Starbucks. I also want to roll up my pant leg to show off my beat up Sambas and patterned socks.
If you have a "vintage" looking bicycle that I could convert to a fixie, that would be fine as well.
Must be cheap, my parent's give me little allowance.
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04-15-09, 11:45 AM
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this one made me chuckel.
https://delaware.craigslist.org/bik/1119540186.html
I'm a hipster looking for a "fixed speed" bicycle. It must have only one speed. No brakes, they are for not cool people. I will be using it mostly as an excuse to wear an expensive bag and go to Starbucks. I also want to roll up my pant leg to show off my beat up Sambas and patterned socks.
If you have a "vintage" looking bicycle that I could convert to a fixie, that would be fine as well.
Must be cheap, my parent's give me little allowance.
https://delaware.craigslist.org/bik/1119540186.html
I'm a hipster looking for a "fixed speed" bicycle. It must have only one speed. No brakes, they are for not cool people. I will be using it mostly as an excuse to wear an expensive bag and go to Starbucks. I also want to roll up my pant leg to show off my beat up Sambas and patterned socks.
If you have a "vintage" looking bicycle that I could convert to a fixie, that would be fine as well.
Must be cheap, my parent's give me little allowance.
04-15-09, 11:58 AM
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Just need a little duct tape and save yourself $25...
https://philadelphia.craigslist.org/bik/1121935743.html
https://philadelphia.craigslist.org/bik/1121935743.html
04-15-09, 12:21 PM
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Wanna make a super deal on a famous roadbike brand ?
https://honolulu.craigslist.org/oah/bik/1123032800.html
https://honolulu.craigslist.org/oah/bik/1123032800.html
