Yes, my reference was to Cheney, for the people who automatically assume I'm a jerk. So be it is exactly the point.

For those who may not have read clearly, go back and read my "offensive" and "abusive" reply, and interpret what you want. You already have, so no big deal. If you want to debate politics, send me a PM. I'm actually hoping for a coup by intelligent life from another planet.

1-If the question was from a troll, I simply asked him/her to stop it. "If" is the operative word. No offense there.
Trolls do come here and ask stuff to get a reaction. A non-troll should not be offended. 50/50 chance of trollship; it either is or isn't.

2-If not a troll: A person smart enough to go on eBay, pick out a used bike, and buy it via PayPal, then sign up for an account here, get signed in, and start a thread, that same person should be able to check out the pictures, and also ask a specific question, like "how do I get this rust off?" or "is this something I should worry about?" instead of "What should I do?"

One can only answer the question, "with what?...when?..why?" The questions "should I send it back?" "should I cancel my purchase?" are just as easily implied.

3-It's a used bike. If a person bought it, they should pay for it and wait for it to arrive, and ride it once it is satisfactory. Take the same time to ask specific questions about the issue of dissatisfaction. Even if it's a mistake, own it. Any implication the bike should be like new in that price range means the buyer should actually look at Walmart or Target.

People used to be accountable. If a US Navy ship runs aground, even if the captain is asleep at 2 am, the captain's career is over, period. Total accountability for the training and development of people who will drive the ship. We don't see that these days, on any side of the ideological spectrum; instead we see excuses. Excuses for taking financial risks that don't work out, excuses for failures in leadership that cost lives. Pick a side, same lack of accountability.

If I made a mistake in interpretation of a vague/broad question, so be it. Sorry, my bad, move on, but be clearer next time.
If I made a mistake buying a used bike that wasn't pristine, so be it. Been there, done that. I took it and called it a day.
If I want to ask what to do, I'll be specific as to what about. The OP, as well as others, may want to re-read and note.

Feel free to disagree, as many likely do. I don't give a Denali.