I was one of the potential buyers doing "the usual cl thing" -- meaning, I think, that I dithered. Sorry, Bill. We probably had a deal for one, but I ran out of time and had to leave town.
Bill would like to do a package deal of a few bikes and some parts. He's a solid, trustable, and knowledgeable guy. When I return to the Cape in spring, if he still has some 3-speeds, I'd like to buy a bike. I wish I got one of his Tourists which isn't not far from being a stunner. You should buy his bikes.
Bill uses the "make me an offer" sales method. On fixed-priced cl purchase ads, I don't think I've ever showed up and not bought. I personally prefer the fixed-price sales or expressed price with an OBO. (If a bike isn't as good as advertised or looked in photos, negotiation seems appropriate.) When I sell, I list a price that I'm pretty firm on. ...just me.
I did buy a '63 Humber yesterday and loved the transaction from first email to waving good-bye in the seller's driveway. Wished I'd saved the ad with craigslist ad saver (
Home - Craigslist Ad Saver) but the ad read: "HUMBER - the bicycle architects of England made this quality 3 speed - Rolls good - nice patina - fenders and chain guard are in near perfect shape - good tires - 26 inch - all speeds work - rare to find everything in such great shape. Collector bike or ride it. - had dual baskets in the back. Fair and firm price. $70." Oiled-finish, black frame. A coaster brake is great to have for rainy days. I usually buy them needing more work. I'm thinking I'll re-paint the mudguard white tail, change-out the kickstand, and ride it.