Eddy Merckx - $700 - worth it?
11-05-16, 04:10 PM
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Eddy Merckx - $700 - worth it?
Not much info, but it appears to be about my size, looks to be full Campy, and the paint looks great.
$700 - worth it?
https://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/bik/5836257084.html
$700 - worth it?
https://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/bik/5836257084.html
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11-05-16, 04:16 PM
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11-05-16, 05:35 PM
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I don't know much about Merckx specifically, but it looks to be in very good shape with a nice group (Super Record?) so my guess is that yes, that's a decent price. Someone else will probably know more.
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11-05-16, 05:58 PM
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I'm not that up on the models, but I believe it's a professional...and with SR it's definitely a solid buy. Looks nice and clean.
11-05-16, 06:00 PM
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Nice bike but the paint and decals almost look too good.
There appears to be a sticker on the left chain stay. It might be the logo of the painter? Either way, still a fair deal IMO.
There appears to be a sticker on the left chain stay. It might be the logo of the painter? Either way, still a fair deal IMO.
11-05-16, 08:07 PM
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At first I thought the price was steep...but then I saw the painted to match frame pump. Sploosh.
11-05-16, 08:18 PM
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Originally Posted by plonz
Nice bike but the paint and decals almost look too good.
There appears to be a sticker on the left chain stay. It might be the logo of the painter? Either way, still a fair deal IMO.
There appears to be a sticker on the left chain stay. It might be the logo of the painter? Either way, still a fair deal IMO.
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11-06-16, 07:59 AM
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I think good deal too, especially with pedals and pump. Also looks to have the Campy engraved headset spacer, which always seems to attract a lot of interest.
I'm wondering if that's a repaint too; the Bulgier site has a few pages from the '85 catalog if you want to compare.
I'm wondering if that's a repaint too; the Bulgier site has a few pages from the '85 catalog if you want to compare.
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11-06-16, 08:19 AM
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Now, if I could just get a callback. I swear, it seems that craigslist attracts the flakiest people in the world, just to torment me! 
11-06-16, 10:30 AM
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Originally Posted by johnnyace
Now, if I could just get a callback. I swear, it seems that craigslist attracts the flakiest people in the world, just to torment me!
11-06-16, 11:35 AM
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Originally Posted by KonAaron Snake
Hang in there...I'm about to conclude a deal today with a seller who seemed flakey, and ended up being a GREAT guy who just doesn't email or check his phone that often.
I did, however, find a much better deal: 80s Patelli Super Prestige Columbus SLX with Campy wheelset, $175! Getting ready to meet the guy at 11:00am PST.
11-06-16, 11:36 AM
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Originally Posted by johnnyace
Yeah, I hear that. This one was phone number only, actually. Still no reply after both texting and calling.
I did, however, find a much better deal: 80s Patelli Super Prestige Columbus SLX with Campy wheelset, $175! Getting ready to meet the guy at 11:00am PST.
I did, however, find a much better deal: 80s Patelli Super Prestige Columbus SLX with Campy wheelset, $175! Getting ready to meet the guy at 11:00am PST.
11-06-16, 11:37 AM
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Just a pair of Veloflex Masters away from being a really sweet rider.
I'd pick that up pronto if I were in the market.
Price is just fine.
I'd pick that up pronto if I were in the market.
Price is just fine.
11-06-16, 11:40 AM
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Originally Posted by KonAaron Snake
That is a better deal, but I'd still rather have the Merckx.
Agreed.
If in doubt buy both of them.
11-06-16, 11:41 AM
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Originally Posted by KonAaron Snake
That is a better deal, but I'd still rather have the Merckx.
11-06-16, 11:47 AM
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Originally Posted by johnnyace
True, Patelli doesn't have the name recognition of Merckx, but the wife was balking at $700, anyway. The $175, no problem. I'll post pics of the Patelli after I get it home.
11-06-16, 04:13 PM
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So the guy finally got back to me, of course AFTER I had already returned from Portland with the Paletti. Sounds like it is a Professional, and it is all Super Record, and 58cm.
It told the guy he could easily get $1,000 on ebay, and he said somebody had offered him $2,000 for it once (apparently before he was ready to sell). But he said he just didn't want the hassle of trying to sell it at top dollar.
It told the guy he could easily get $1,000 on ebay, and he said somebody had offered him $2,000 for it once (apparently before he was ready to sell). But he said he just didn't want the hassle of trying to sell it at top dollar.
11-07-16, 06:51 AM
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Originally Posted by Celloplus
Did you pull the trigger? That bike has been listed for awhile and I always wondered why.
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