Originally Posted by
MrK.
I don't think anyone looses in this situation. You buy a bike from someone that does not want it, or who is not willing to put the time/ effort/ expense into it to get what it is "worth". You then increase the value of the bike by putting in your time/ effort/ expense. You sell for a profit. Everyone's happy. Capitalism.
+10000000
Thank you for saying this. It really bothers me when people don't understand this.
People sell stuff below its actual value for many reasons. (For example, I gave away a bunch of good stuff for free because I needed space for other things. I valued the space more than the items. I hope the guy I gave the stuff to makes a killing by selling it or builds cool bikes with the parts). You aren't taking advantage of them or cheating them if you're paying what they ask. Or even if you haggle a bit. No one is making them sell it.
If you're willing to hold on to said item for longer and find the right buyer who values it more, then you did a service to both the original seller and your buyer.