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08-08-09, 07:20 AM
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08-08-09, 07:37 AM
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Hey, folks, I don't want any of my listings to end up here in the wacky thread. So when I sell Schwinn Varsitys or similar bikes, I'm thinking of pricing them at $150. They'll be in absolutely perfect running order once I sell them. That's not wacky, is it?
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08-08-09, 08:04 AM
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08-08-09, 09:20 AM
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$120-$150 is the going price for perfect running order(and condition) Varsity's or similar bikes, around here anyway? Was that supposed to be an undervalued estimate?,,,,BD
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08-08-09, 09:44 AM
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So is it just me, or does it look like it was backed into while sitting in the back of the garage?,,,,BD
https://cgi.ebay.com/VTG-RALEIGH-BICY...d=p3286.c0.m14
https://cgi.ebay.com/VTG-RALEIGH-BICY...d=p3286.c0.m14
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So many bikes, so little dime.
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08-08-09, 10:09 AM
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I've had bikes that were too big, but never had one that grew too big for me, hehe.,,,,BD
https://houston.craigslist.org/bik/1312373213.html
https://houston.craigslist.org/bik/1312373213.html
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08-08-09, 12:06 PM
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I'm new to selling restored bikes. My question is whether $150 is good for this type of bike. I'm thinking a ten-speed style bike should be $150 with steel rims and about $200 if it's moderately light and has alloy rims.
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08-08-09, 01:38 PM
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Not bad. Of course any non Schwinn steel rimmed bike cannot even be given away here, unless it's a beach cruiser.,,,,BD
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08-08-09, 03:07 PM
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A Huffy Triathalon Bike
https://akroncanton.craigslist.org/bik/1309837682.html I had no idea Huffy made such an animal.
08-09-09, 08:58 AM
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Not bike related, but just stumbled upon a site, "You Suck At Craigslist". Sort of a Worst Of Craiglist blog. Good cheap laughs if you need more than are provided here.
I now return you to your regular thread.
I now return you to your regular thread.
08-09-09, 09:27 AM
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That's a wonderful website.
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08-09-09, 04:58 PM
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This one gets my vote!! LMAO!,,,,BD
Hasings a Wanting: Varg Doll
Here is foodpeeple
Has wants of these here mans:
A ONE Varg doll from the Burzum. BUT and here and exclusive to here is CATCH: must have approvings for the from Varg himselfed.Tragedy happen: last Varg doll purchse?//? MOUNTAIN DUDE BOTTLE EXTRAED WITH DOGHAIRED STAPLED ONAND ALSO THIS VARGHEAD TAPE ON IT!11!!
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- foodpeeple
Hasings a Wanting: Varg Doll
Here is foodpeeple
Has wants of these here mans:
A ONE Varg doll from the Burzum. BUT and here and exclusive to here is CATCH: must have approvings for the from Varg himselfed.Tragedy happen: last Varg doll purchse?//? MOUNTAIN DUDE BOTTLE EXTRAED WITH DOGHAIRED STAPLED ONAND ALSO THIS VARGHEAD TAPE ON IT!11!!
Serioused reply to thanks
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08-09-09, 09:17 PM
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Once again, the fork challenged people are making their way onto CL.,,,,BD'
https://houston.craigslist.org/bik/1311318281.html
https://houston.craigslist.org/bik/1311318281.html
08-09-09, 09:58 PM
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I think this should be worded differently...
https://orangecounty.craigslist.org/bik/1314829672.html
https://orangecounty.craigslist.org/bik/1314829672.html
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https://columbus.craigslist.org/bik/1313911541.html
395 for a Schwinn Caliente. They have made some noticeable upgrades.
395 for a Schwinn Caliente. They have made some noticeable upgrades.
08-10-09, 03:17 PM
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https://columbus.craigslist.org/bik/1313911541.html
395 for a Schwinn Caliente. They have made some noticeable upgrades.
395 for a Schwinn Caliente. They have made some noticeable upgrades.
They put a high-end crank and external bearing BB on a hi-ten frame, AND kept the turkey levers...
Gotta love people.
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08-10-09, 09:20 PM
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How about $1200 for a 105 equipped CAAD3 ??!!??!!
https://cgi.ebay.com/1999-Cannondale-...d=p3286.c0.m14
https://cgi.ebay.com/1999-Cannondale-...d=p3286.c0.m14
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Hey Im A Newbie and i have just been trying to find a cheap single speed/fixed gear but ever time I finally figure out one is decent its to late and gone. If someone could just help me find a few decent ones, i only have bout $300. im about 5'10 and live in the boston area https://boston.craigslist.org/bik/ THis is one I thought was ok https://boston.craigslist.org/bmw/bik/1312222396.html
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08-11-09, 04:50 PM
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How about a $3500 Univega? Lots of great parts, but I'm pretty sure Rivendell would build you a pretty swanky brand new bike for that much.
https://cgi.ebay.com/1980-Restored-Un...4#ht_540wt_946
https://cgi.ebay.com/1980-Restored-Un...4#ht_540wt_946
08-11-09, 08:31 PM
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This one gets my vote!! LMAO!,,,,BD
Hasings a Wanting: Varg Doll
Here is foodpeeple
Has wants of these here mans:
A ONE Varg doll from the Burzum. BUT and here and exclusive to here is CATCH: must have approvings for the from Varg himselfed.Tragedy happen: last Varg doll purchse?//? MOUNTAIN DUDE BOTTLE EXTRAED WITH DOGHAIRED STAPLED ONAND ALSO THIS VARGHEAD TAPE ON IT!11!!
Serioused reply to thanks
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Hasings a Wanting: Varg Doll
Here is foodpeeple
Has wants of these here mans:
A ONE Varg doll from the Burzum. BUT and here and exclusive to here is CATCH: must have approvings for the from Varg himselfed.Tragedy happen: last Varg doll purchse?//? MOUNTAIN DUDE BOTTLE EXTRAED WITH DOGHAIRED STAPLED ONAND ALSO THIS VARGHEAD TAPE ON IT!11!!
Serioused reply to thanks
thanksed to you mans
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08-11-09, 11:01 PM
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WTF?!?!? 
hey i got to bikes - $60
Date: 2009-08-11, 9:38PM PDT
Reply to: sale-kmzdz-1318765049@craigslist.org [Errors when replying to ads?]
hey i go 2 bikes u caing have buth of for 60 one is a Mongoose i do not know the name to the one of thime but i do not need thime no moor the
Mongoose needs so work on it u can call me are text me for moor ? a but the bikes ok 360 662 6176
* it's NOT ok to contact this poster with services or other commercial interests
PostingID: 1318765049
hey i got to bikes - $60
Date: 2009-08-11, 9:38PM PDT
Reply to: sale-kmzdz-1318765049@craigslist.org [Errors when replying to ads?]
hey i go 2 bikes u caing have buth of for 60 one is a Mongoose i do not know the name to the one of thime but i do not need thime no moor the
Mongoose needs so work on it u can call me are text me for moor ? a but the bikes ok 360 662 6176
* it's NOT ok to contact this poster with services or other commercial interests
PostingID: 1318765049
08-11-09, 11:10 PM
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The original ad- which seems overpriced, but I don't know beans about high-end tandem frames, either:
https://austin.craigslist.org/bik/1318433767.html
"Reduced! Willits uptube 29-inch tandem frame, chrome-moly 20.5/17 with fork and stems. Will paint to suit."
A response today:
https://austin.craigslist.org/bik/1318734963.html
"Whatchoo talkin' bout, Willits? - $3000 (Austin, TX)
:Honestly, guy, do you have to post this thing EVERY day? Clearly nobody's interested in a $3000 tandem bike frame. How the hell did you arrive at that figure anyway? Sure, it's probably a very nice, hand-built frame, but damn, it's still only a handful of steel tubes. This ain't the dot-com boom days, honey, nobody in Austin has three grand to dump on a bike frame these days. Hang it up and wait for the economy to turn around, then maybe you'll find an idiot with more money than sense.
"Please, please, please cut your posting of this ad back to once or twice a week. Being reminded every single day of this sad, unwanted thing sitting there under the cactus painting, on its credenza, unsold, is painful for the rest of us, like being forced to watch a puppy starve to death."
https://austin.craigslist.org/bik/1318433767.html
"Reduced! Willits uptube 29-inch tandem frame, chrome-moly 20.5/17 with fork and stems. Will paint to suit."
A response today:
https://austin.craigslist.org/bik/1318734963.html
"Whatchoo talkin' bout, Willits? - $3000 (Austin, TX)
:Honestly, guy, do you have to post this thing EVERY day? Clearly nobody's interested in a $3000 tandem bike frame. How the hell did you arrive at that figure anyway? Sure, it's probably a very nice, hand-built frame, but damn, it's still only a handful of steel tubes. This ain't the dot-com boom days, honey, nobody in Austin has three grand to dump on a bike frame these days. Hang it up and wait for the economy to turn around, then maybe you'll find an idiot with more money than sense.
"Please, please, please cut your posting of this ad back to once or twice a week. Being reminded every single day of this sad, unwanted thing sitting there under the cactus painting, on its credenza, unsold, is painful for the rest of us, like being forced to watch a puppy starve to death."
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08-12-09, 06:38 AM
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Folks, I haven't used craigslist much. Can you tell me where the responses to ads are?
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Response ads are posted right with the regular ads.
Usually they are titled with something like: re:Schwinn Varsity - $500 - are you crazy?
And such like that.
Usually they are titled with something like: re:Schwinn Varsity - $500 - are you crazy?
And such like that.
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