Better chance of cheap or eventually cheaper bikes from Italy, not France. The Euro recession will hit Italy hard, time for them to sell stuff, I think I have already begun to observe this, newer ebay sellers from Italy.
Unfortunately, the shipping from Italy is now a big hurdle, it has become silly high.
The recession in my view has ebbed, and the vintage bike market is reviving. Actually it did not drop as much as I expected and then stayed flat for quite a while.
Some of the prices I see transact indicate to me that there is more money available to secure a decent "name" quality bike, There is also an evolution to the 80's bikes being recognized too.
No more deflation, but inflation.