Originally Posted by
CV-6
That is a 3Rensho, is it not?
Yes, it is.
Originally Posted by
zukahn1
Considering the bike you got likely for a good price is basically in what most would consider good condition there isn't a lot you can do. About all you can do is file a claim against the seller for partial renebursment I have done this several times through EBay it's not perfect but you should at least get some of your money back likely the shipping cost. Very nice bike which I suspect your keeping regardless looking at it I suspect with a little TLC and touch up those scrathes can be dealt with. I understand your pain it sucks when you finely get a grail bike like this and it's scratched dinged from poor packing.
Currently in the process of getting at least some money back for the damage so I can put it towards this thing.
Originally Posted by
tmh657
It does appear to be. The yellow saddle is easy enough to track it down in completed sales. That puts a different spin on things wally. If this bike fits just right it may be a while before you find another Rensho in your size so if you want to keep it I would ask the seller for a partial refund. I have received frames with undisclosed damage or some other dumbasssery committed by the seller and received money back. Some sellers will not consider this option as they think it's some kind of scam and just say- send it back if you don't like it but it's worth a try.
The horse has left the barn but to anyone else that did not read the part- " I messaged the seller and asked him if he ever shipped out a bike before. Sure enough, this was his first time Of all the things I forgot to ask this important question..". ALWAYS ask.
I already own 2 and this will be the 3rd. Regardless, I still would've preferred it to not be damage during the shipment.
Originally Posted by
The Golden Boy
I got a bike with a bar end shifter sticking out of the box. That was a bad omen.
Now- personally... the scratches are minor- dents and bent stuff... not so minor.
I feel you. I understand that a bike that's 15-30 years old will come with it's scratches/bumps/bruises; but in this case it was due to the seller's poor packing during shipment. But a bar end sticking out would be a different story (something and to break).