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Old 12-14-05, 10:39 PM
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She is my type

https://newyork.craigslist.org/mnh/bik/116806211.html (scroll all the way down the webpage)

I've never seen a better ad for a Dahon.
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Old 12-15-05, 09:30 AM
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Wow!!
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That is very clever. How many people will try to buy it in an attempt to meet the young lady pictured?
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I am still trying to get my girl to pose with only a Brooks Saddle in front of ehm 'vital' parts. If i crack it maybe i can share the picture with her permission.
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Now that's marketing!
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Originally Posted by Scooper
Now that's marketing!

Yes, it is !!

I just ran out and bought a pack of Camel Cigarettes !

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That bicycle must have really satisfied her.The ad certainly focuses your attention but the bike pales by comparision to the woman and looks a bit rusty.
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Old 12-16-05, 11:37 AM
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What bike?
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Old 12-16-05, 10:19 PM
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I don't know. Looks well used and abused. The bike too.
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the bike actually looks like it's in pretty good shape for NYC. The girl too.
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Old 12-17-05, 07:24 PM
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anyone see these ebay auction from this seller from Texas that has his girlfriend or wife pose as Bicycle Ho's?

https://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll..._BIN_Stores_IT
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Old 12-18-05, 11:26 PM
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Wow, so that's what Courtney Love is doing these days, selling bikes.
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