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10-17-22, 01:36 PM
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"Believe it is new May trade for Busch light beer"
Bike - $20 ̶$̶4̶6̶ (Eau Claire, WI)
https://tinyurl.com/b6fju43h
Bike - $20 ̶$̶4̶6̶ (Eau Claire, WI)
https://tinyurl.com/b6fju43h
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10-17-22, 02:20 PM
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Cover Your Bases...
Antique Raleigh Schwinn bicycle. Made in Germany - $1 (Powells point)
Posted 2022-10-09 14:55
"Call or text show contact info
. Posting for a friend.
bicycle frame material: steel
bicycle type: other
frame size: 54
wheel size: 26 in"
https://outerbanks.craigslist.org/bi...543623744.html
10-17-22, 03:13 PM
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Schwinn step-through with extra fork rake Columbus OH
How did this happen?
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10-17-22, 04:10 PM
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10-18-22, 08:53 AM
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^^^^ Haha, it took a second look to notice "Front wheel is currently stuck.". You don't say.......
10-18-22, 09:56 AM
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10-18-22, 01:50 PM
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Where do they get these dollar values? It's no Raleigh Portage...
Panasonic road bike “the real road to pleasure riding”, value $2000 to $3000 a bargain at $225.00 good condition everything works great
bicycle frame material: aluminum
bicycle type: road
brake type: caliper
condition: excellent
delivery available
electric assist: none
frame size: 54
handlebar type: bullhorn
make / manufacturer: Panasonic
model name / number: Touring Deluxe
serial number: 1000000
suspension: none (rigid)
wheel size: 26 in
Panasonic touring deluxe road bike Valued at $2500-$3000 - $225 (Nesconset)
https://longisland.craigslist.org/bi...529422652.htmlPanasonic road bike “the real road to pleasure riding”, value $2000 to $3000 a bargain at $225.00 good condition everything works great
bicycle frame material: aluminum
bicycle type: road
brake type: caliper
condition: excellent
delivery available
electric assist: none
frame size: 54
handlebar type: bullhorn
make / manufacturer: Panasonic
model name / number: Touring Deluxe
serial number: 1000000
suspension: none (rigid)
wheel size: 26 in
10-18-22, 02:29 PM
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^^^^^ Actually, the ask price is reasonable for a mid-level mid-'80s triple-equipped Japanese canti tourer with an intact (apparently) original rear rack in (apparently) quite good shape. That's where I'd price it. 'Course, I wouldn't:
* Shoot all vertical shots with a walkie-talkie pretending to be a camera, with no awareness of lighting direction, cutting off the subject in virtually every shot and including my own shadow in half of them
* Throw a useless catch-phrase in the description, leaving out ANY detail information about the frame, components, work done, etc
* Put bogus information in half of the itemized details
IOW, the bat-s#!+ wacko value claim is just one base-runner in this WW grand slam.
Properly listed, it would be a $225 bike. As advertised, I'd show up with three Jacksons. Maybe.
* Shoot all vertical shots with a walkie-talkie pretending to be a camera, with no awareness of lighting direction, cutting off the subject in virtually every shot and including my own shadow in half of them
* Throw a useless catch-phrase in the description, leaving out ANY detail information about the frame, components, work done, etc
* Put bogus information in half of the itemized details
IOW, the bat-s#!+ wacko value claim is just one base-runner in this WW grand slam.
Properly listed, it would be a $225 bike. As advertised, I'd show up with three Jacksons. Maybe.
10-19-22, 10:13 AM
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Wear a mask...
https://sfbay.craigslist.org/sfc/bik/7545643924.html
https://sfbay.craigslist.org/sfc/bik/7545643924.html
Schwinn Duo Sport tandem vintage road bike - $650 (ingleside / SFSU / CCSF)
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10-19-22, 05:41 PM
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^^^^^ Dig the stoker bar position; guess the stoker and pilot have to be on pretty good terms......
(BTW I bought a red one, aprx same year, spring 2020 (for a fraction of the $$$) and I'm fine; maybe red is less contagious (shrug)?)
(BTW I bought a red one, aprx same year, spring 2020 (for a fraction of the $$$) and I'm fine; maybe red is less contagious (shrug)?)
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10-21-22, 11:51 AM
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I found a better picture on the web. It's a little different, but no one'll ever notice!
Actual bike.
Actual bike.
10-21-22, 01:45 PM
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^^^^^^^ There's a good chance the seller herself doesn't notice a difference.
10-22-22, 12:23 AM
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A grey bike is a grey bike. What else do you need to know? Sheesh.
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10-22-22, 06:41 AM
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Might need a fact check….
10-22-22, 07:09 AM
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10-23-22, 05:42 AM
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Go on an Adventure! :)
Ross Adventure Bike -- seller asking $150.
with that front fork it will be an adventure, all right, but not a long one...
Even if perfect the asking price is wildly optimistic.... and of course this oddly cropped photo is the only one in the ad....
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace...4448046886790/
with that front fork it will be an adventure, all right, but not a long one...
Even if perfect the asking price is wildly optimistic.... and of course this oddly cropped photo is the only one in the ad....
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace...4448046886790/
10-23-22, 09:43 AM
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If that Raleigh is worth $900, I can sell what's in my basement and retire today. Hooray!
Vintage two bikes - $10
bicycle frame material: aluminum
bicycle type: gravel
frame size: 17.5
suspension: none (rigid)
wheel size: 26.5 in
This are 1960-1980 s vintage classic bikes I’m selling need some work down but still ride!
I’m asking 1200 $ or best cash offer! The Raleigh bike is worth over 900 and if restored it be worth more! They in gr8 condition! As I’ll travel and drive only 40 miles for delivery 🚲
Happy Halloween 🎃
- do NOT contact me with unsolicited services or offers
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10-24-22, 10:31 AM
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Must also take baby?
10-24-22, 06:17 PM
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Wonder what the tubes are stuffed with?
10-24-22, 07:57 PM
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just a typical example of an Italian bike.Italy 10 Speed
I have an older Italy 10 speed all the parts are there it just doesn't look good at all but the wheels are straight all the gears work just needs new inner tube and maybe a new paint job maybe break down and rebuild but the bike is extremely light 10 bucks pick up only St Louis Park
Italy 10 Speed
$15
Listed 2 days ago in Minneapolis, MN
- Condition
Used – good
I have an older Italy 10 speed all the parts are there it just doesn't look good at all but the wheels are straight all the gears work just needs new inner tube and maybe a new paint job maybe break down and rebuild but the bike is extremely light 10 bucks pick up only St Louis Park
10-27-22, 05:43 AM
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Not exactly crazy, more like misleading. An ad has been running for months for this bike as the Voyageur it is, but this new ad claims it's a Paramount. I didn't keep the original ad and can't compare details so someone might have bought from that ad and is now flipping it for 50% more.
https://richmond.craigslist.org/bik/...550309648.html
https://richmond.craigslist.org/bik/...550309648.html
10-27-22, 11:52 AM
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^ '74 Schwinn "made in Japan"?
10-27-22, 12:05 PM
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"Cash and Disc golf items are accepted forms of payment"
Not exactly crazy, more like misleading. An ad has been running for months for this bike as the Voyageur it is, but this new ad claims it's a Paramount. I didn't keep the original ad and can't compare details so someone might have bought from that ad and is now flipping it for 50% more.
https://richmond.craigslist.org/bik/...550309648.html
https://richmond.craigslist.org/bik/...550309648.html