Just won Eddy Merckx on Ebay
12-19-10, 09:48 PM
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Just won Eddy Merckx on Ebay
Do you guys think its worth what I paid for it?
I couldn't pass up the fact of how immaculent of condition it is and the fact that they found it shrink wrapped in a barn is too cool. I just want to know what more experienced buyers think to either help reassure me I didn't get jipped or two set me straight so I can flip it now or later. Thanks a ton.
Cole
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I couldn't pass up the fact of how immaculent of condition it is and the fact that they found it shrink wrapped in a barn is too cool. I just want to know what more experienced buyers think to either help reassure me I didn't get jipped or two set me straight so I can flip it now or later. Thanks a ton.
Cole
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12-20-10, 07:54 AM
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Think you paid around market price, maybe even a bit low, given condition. Merckxs are not cheap. Very nice looking example.
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Not sure it has much room for flip. Beautiful bike for sure! Be sure it gets well packed. Packed by a bike shop is no guarantee. Do a search for Miami Jim's packing guideline, its great. Packing a bike to ship is quite an undertaking, shortcuts can lead to disappointments.
I have bought three bikes shipped off ebay, two were disasters, including the one professionally packed. The other arrived perfect, and was well packed. All of the rest of the bikes I have bought off ebay, I have picked up in person, driving up to 200 miles one way. That way, I can inspect it prior to handing over the cash, and insure no damage in shipping. The cost of shipping a bike basically covers the gas. So depending where you live versus the seller, I would consider picking it up.
Miami Jim's thread on proper packing:
https://www.bikeforums.net/showthread...ack-a-bike-101
I have bought three bikes shipped off ebay, two were disasters, including the one professionally packed. The other arrived perfect, and was well packed. All of the rest of the bikes I have bought off ebay, I have picked up in person, driving up to 200 miles one way. That way, I can inspect it prior to handing over the cash, and insure no damage in shipping. The cost of shipping a bike basically covers the gas. So depending where you live versus the seller, I would consider picking it up.
Miami Jim's thread on proper packing:
https://www.bikeforums.net/showthread...ack-a-bike-101
Last edited by wrk101; 12-20-10 at 09:03 AM.
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