Originally Posted by
bici_mania
His reply:
"Thanks for your interest but I don't have additional photos of the frame at this time.
Questions about the frame's appearance prior to refinishing, rear triangle trueness and threads are out-of-line since its addressed in the ad and questions the trustworthiness of the advertised description. Perhaps purchasing face-to-face will better suit such concerns.
Rear stays are original 126mm and may be easily cold-set to 130mm if desired."
That response will automatically place him on the list of sellers I *will* *not* buy from. His response was almost over the top. That guy is a total d0uche! Let me make sure I have this right: The seller is 1945ford. Correct?
I, like you, ended up with a
damaged frame from an eBay seller who didn't disclose a dented top tube. Ultimately, we worked it out, but it was a hassle and the guy's stated comment that 'he didn't notice the dent in the top tube' is disingenuous at best.
BTW, you can find good deals if you look. I just scored a
late 80's Alpine built by Fred Kelley and with a Mavic Starfish crank and SSC groupset for a really great price.
Alpine Bicycle - 3 by
Sallad Rialb, on Flickr