Originally Posted by
wrk101
Rust = no pride in rebuild = avoid it. The rust in those pictures would be pretty easy to address. If they don't address the easy stuff, then what about the stuff you can't see??
Avoid this seller, and tell your friends to do likewise. Failure to re-condition all bearing surfaces, all moving parts, cables/housings, brake pads and bar tape...true the rims... these are the minimal tasks that any of us would do. Strip, clean, repack, replace, re-build, tune, test, adjust (for rider), sell. Anything less is, well, not worth your time as an end user. You want a ride-able bike with no hidden flaws.
You're not at war with this fellow, just steer clear and never look back.