Originally Posted by
cudak888
I've been jealous of that 58 ever since you purchased it from that guy in Ft. Lauderdale, Jim
I almost went for it, but talked myself out of the trip.
-Kurt
I remember that trip. The owner lived a very nice gaurd gated community that was infested with mosquitos. I guess thats what happens when a developer builds in the middle of the Everglades. I couldnt have gotten out of there any faster.
Originally Posted by
Ivandarken
I sometimes wonder how we...who love these bikes and seem to find them hidden in the cracks... wouldn't pay top dollar, while somebody out there is. Can't they find them in the cracks as well? Or are they playing a vastly different game from us???
Having worked in a bike store for 12 years I came to the conclusion that diehard cyclists are relatively cheap. There's a certain group of people who enjoy cycling but dont want to be bothered with the cost or time involved. Back in the day we had customer who only bought top of the line bikes, Team Miyatas and Miyata Ridge Runners. We got into a conversation and he said, "I work alot of hours, when I want to ride its usualy on a Saturday morning. All I went to do is put air in the tires and go. High end bikes minimize my down time." Fair enough, he worked hard his money, his money allowed certain luxuries.
For others its the dream. A 15 year kid in '73 is now 46. There are alot of 46 year olds out there making good money that allows then to buy their dreams.
Originally Posted by
cudak888
They're playing a different game. It's called "I see, I want, I get."
-Kurt
Yep, nothing wrong with that.