ericbaker

My N has a +1 on the way.

The auction ended this morning after a long week of anxious waiting and hoping no one else noticed.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/201019483425...84.m1439.l2649

At some point I did a completed listings search on the seller to see that the bike had actually already been listed 3 times with no bids, i won it on the 4th time around.

So how can such a highly sought after bike with an extremely reasonable pricetag go virtually unnoticed for a solid month?

Well obviously the name is spelled wrong, alone that would not be enough to keep it entirely off the radar... but seing that the listing was located in "Collectibles > bicycles > bicycle accesories" instead of "Vintage Bicycles" it becomes easier to see how it happened.
Stack that with the lack of keywords such as "Campagnolo" or "Cinelli" and there is no real reason anybody should be able to find it.

I was just lucky enough to be browsing that category for some Stingray stuff and noticed the beautiful blue "MAZI RACING BIKE"

Chombi

Frame's quite small..... I suspect you'd have big competition bidding for it, if it was at least 52cm size....
Still your lucky day though, if that is your size, as it's definitely a super classic! Congratulations on the great acquisition!

bibliobob

Wow. All I can say is wow.

One of the best deals on the Forum this year. You got it for a fraction of what a proper auction should have fetched...

Beautiful!

Hudson308 

Lucky you! The frame size might have also helped dissuade a few people who did notice it. Glad you snagged a premium ride for a good price in your size!

JohnDThompson 

It never ceases to amaze me how often bicycle names are misspelled in on-line adverts, despite being properly spelled on the bike itself.

cyclotoine

It's a repaint, but it look immaculate. great score.

ericbaker

She says it was sent to California to be reprinted in the ad, that makes me wonder if perhaps its a CycleArt job. Of course there are plenty of talented painters in Cali, but for someone not immersed in the hobby, it seems like a google search for "bicycle restoration" or something like that may turn up those fellas before others. All speculation of course.

gomango

Not to rain on this love fest, but have you actually received this item?

I noticed in their sales history a telling negative feedback response.

They refunded a buyer's money after the winning bid was too low.

I do hope you receive this though. Looks like a nice Masi, especially at that pricepoint.

ericbaker

I noticed that as well, we spoke beforehand about the bike and I didn't get the impression that that would be the case here, of course I could always be wrong.

But being that she's been trying to sell it for over a month now, I'd be betting she's ready to see it go.

bibliobob

Good point. Let's hope that their packing abilities are better than their spelling and listing abilities

ericbaker

I asked about the $150 shipping price and she informed me shed be having a bike shop pack and send it. So thats comforting and makes the shipping price reasonable.

That being said, it's only about 3.5 hours away, so might just make a trip to pick it up and save the money and the risk.

Hudson308 

That would be a no-brainer for me for something this special, if I didn't have to brave icy roads or a blizzard!

kroozer 

I've checked out the Collectables section from time to time, but the bike stuff tends to be over-priced and I don't even bother anymore.
Nice score on the Mazi, it looks very clean.

repechage

If I had seen the auction you would have had competition, good size for my kids and I have one in a matching color... well bought.

CV-6 

Good on ya, mate!

I snagged a Lejeune in a similar manner. They misspelled Lejeune. For items I am actively seeking and having a hard time finding, I always search all categories, including description and common misspellings. I did see your Mazi. It was too small for my interest.

inkandsilver

I'd make that drive for sure, for a bike that nice. Bike shops do not always pack well. Congratulations on the new ride!

Kactus

For that I would definitely take a day off and drive to get it. Nice score!

bloom87

it's called dyslexia

750+ship... hmm... is it that much of a deal, tho...

ericbaker

Yes.

toytech

Yes. It is only slightly more than I sold a Masi frame set​ for.

Last ride 76 

Good Score! Now go and get it. Before some guy in the bike shop buys it out from under you.

bibliobob

Get in the car and drive. And, yes, a great deal.

I'd guess that an original paint example in that condition could fetch at least 2k? Maybe even 2500? A repaint definitely reduces value, but I'd still guess that $1500 is a fair price?

Last ride 76 

Bob, I notice you have one in your "N"... Early Masi's are WAAAY undervalued...

Wow, Eric that must have been some month of waiting, especially that last half hour or so.....

bibliobob

Ha! You are, of course, correct. Double my previous estimates

Michael Angelo 

Great price, there was 60cm locally for 2500. It sold very fast.