Depends I guess. I bought a new watch for less than half the retail price (shipping and converting to US dollars included). I bought a used Gary Fisher with rockshox for $185 CAN after shipping. That was a steal as far as I was concerned. I still check now and then for parts and frames, although I'm not allowed any more bikes, something about a wedding to pay for, I have noticed that alot of items are going for retail price. If I bid I put in a max bid and leave it at that.
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When sadness fills my days
It's time to turn away
And then tomorrow's dreams
Become reality to me