Good deals equate more to 14 minute windows. She may have just gotten pressured by a bunch of responders literally begging her for the bike, and wound up caving in to the pressure. It does look like she tried to compensate you in some way, however, if that is any concilation. The Humber has some possibilities. Try Niagara Cycle Works for parts. You might also be able to squeeze in a pair of inexpensive ("on sale") black fenders on it. If the leather on the Brooks is still good, and she gave you a good price, not a bad thing.