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Old 01-03-09 | 07:42 PM
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Originally Posted by PlatyPius
I'm bidding on an old Bianchi that's almost a basket case. It's currently at $0.99. I thought about buying it for $100 on CL, but decided against it. She's now listed it on eBay. With shipping of $165. Or pickup for free. Since it's in my old college town 50 miles away, I reckon I'll pick it up if I win.
Smart move! I have scored a couple of bikes that way, one was a Univega for $21. Nothing better than grossly high shipping (OK, local pickup only is almost as good).

You could well score that Bianchi for under $50.
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