Numbskull of the day part Deux (II)
10-22-08, 06:56 PM
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10-22-08, 07:07 PM
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10-23-08, 05:40 AM
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From Shamino parts, to Shamo parts. Not sure which is worse, lol.,,,,BD
https://houston.craigslist.org/bik/890076245.html
https://houston.craigslist.org/bik/890076245.html
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So many bikes, so little dime.
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10-23-08, 06:55 AM
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From Shamino parts, to Shamo parts. Not sure which is worse, lol.,,,,BD
https://houston.craigslist.org/bik/890076245.html
https://houston.craigslist.org/bik/890076245.html
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10-23-08, 01:18 PM
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Some may disagree, but a $400 Varsity?
To paraphrase an old Competitive Cycling article...."Eine Varsity? Bist du kidding mir Hans?"
To paraphrase an old Competitive Cycling article...."Eine Varsity? Bist du kidding mir Hans?"
10-23-08, 02:15 PM
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Some may disagree, but a $400 Varsity?
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10-23-08, 03:28 PM
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Today's lesson is: Don't take CL pics on a foggy day.
https://detroit.craigslist.org/bik/890750252.html
https://detroit.craigslist.org/bik/890750252.html
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10-23-08, 04:25 PM
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Buh'wah?!
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My 2 cents, anyways.
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10-23-08, 04:53 PM
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Blue tape on a beige metallic bike. That's the biggest numbskull thing about it, lol. It's the same paint scheme as my 83 Le Tour, a nice combo in my book.,,,,,BD
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10-23-08, 05:52 PM
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Today's lesson is: Don't take CL pics on a foggy day.
https://detroit.craigslist.org/bik/890750252.html
https://detroit.craigslist.org/bik/890750252.html
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10-23-08, 07:44 PM
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https://houston.craigslist.org/bik/890597742.html
Heading: "$1,000 FIRM folding recumbent bicycle"
Entire content: "e-mail me price is firm so don't wates my time with arguing."
I sent him an email saying it wasn't worth $1,000, would he take $500?
Heading: "$1,000 FIRM folding recumbent bicycle"
Entire content: "e-mail me price is firm so don't wates my time with arguing."
I sent him an email saying it wasn't worth $1,000, would he take $500?
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10-23-08, 08:46 PM
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https://houston.craigslist.org/bik/890597742.html
Heading: "$1,000 FIRM folding recumbent bicycle"
Entire content: "e-mail me price is firm so don't wates my time with arguing."
I sent him an email saying it wasn't worth $1,000, would he take $500?
Heading: "$1,000 FIRM folding recumbent bicycle"
Entire content: "e-mail me price is firm so don't wates my time with arguing."
I sent him an email saying it wasn't worth $1,000, would he take $500?
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10-23-08, 09:06 PM
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10-23-08, 09:32 PM
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It was originally bought for transportation and can go with little effort at speeds of 50 to 60 miles per hour.
Very little effort, the hardest part is getting it into the trunk, from there it's gravy.
10-23-08, 11:01 PM
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https://houston.craigslist.org/bik/890597742.html
Heading: "$1,000 FIRM folding recumbent bicycle"
Entire content: "e-mail me price is firm so don't wates my time with arguing."
I sent him an email saying it wasn't worth $1,000, would he take $500?
Heading: "$1,000 FIRM folding recumbent bicycle"
Entire content: "e-mail me price is firm so don't wates my time with arguing."
I sent him an email saying it wasn't worth $1,000, would he take $500?
Edit (Update):
The original ad was flagged (not by me, I might add) and disappeared. Replacement ad is there now:
https://houston.craigslist.org/bik/891312978.html
Title: "$1,000 firm Folding Recumbent Bicycle"
Content in its entirety: "This IS a legitamite add ,quit flagging me I will NOT go down on the price!!! Recumbent bikes ARE better than uprights,stop arguing with me by flagging me you flamer,I know who you are!!!!"
Moral: If you want to sell something, tell people what it is you're selling. Show them a picture of it. Don't just post a price with no clue to what it is. Don't start arguing with your customers before you've even told them what you're selling.
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10-24-08, 09:31 AM
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I got the abusive and semi-literate response back. He rejects my value.
Edit (Update):
The original ad was flagged (not by me, I might add) and disappeared. Replacement ad is there now:
https://houston.craigslist.org/bik/891312978.html
Title: "$1,000 firm Folding Recumbent Bicycle"
Content in its entirety: "This IS a legitamite add ,quit flagging me I will NOT go down on the price!!! Recumbent bikes ARE better than uprights,stop arguing with me by flagging me you flamer,I know who you are!!!!"
Moral: If you want to sell something, tell people what it is you're selling. Show them a picture of it. Don't just post a price with no clue to what it is. Don't start arguing with your customers before you've even told them what you're selling.
Edit (Update):
The original ad was flagged (not by me, I might add) and disappeared. Replacement ad is there now:
https://houston.craigslist.org/bik/891312978.html
Title: "$1,000 firm Folding Recumbent Bicycle"
Content in its entirety: "This IS a legitamite add ,quit flagging me I will NOT go down on the price!!! Recumbent bikes ARE better than uprights,stop arguing with me by flagging me you flamer,I know who you are!!!!"
Moral: If you want to sell something, tell people what it is you're selling. Show them a picture of it. Don't just post a price with no clue to what it is. Don't start arguing with your customers before you've even told them what you're selling.
...Or maybe their just idiots.
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10-24-08, 09:34 AM
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Originally Posted by StephenH;7723449
Edit (Update):
The original ad was flagged (not by me, I might add) and disappeared. Replacement ad is there now:
[URL
Edit (Update):
The original ad was flagged (not by me, I might add) and disappeared. Replacement ad is there now:
[URL
https://houston.craigslist.org/bik/891312978.html[/URL]
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10-24-08, 09:45 AM
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[https://saltlakecity.craigslist.org/bik/889828270.html]
So we know it's broken, and no longer beneficial, I'm not too sure of anything else.
front disk break tire - $15 (s.l.c. (The U))
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Date: 2008-10-22, 7:54PM MDT
yep. pretty self explanatory. great treads. Need some extra cash and selling my no longer beneficial bike tire... (the rest of the bike was stolen)
sad story i know.
So... if you need a tire let me know and we can arrange a time to meet.
thanks
So we know it's broken, and no longer beneficial, I'm not too sure of anything else.
front disk break tire - $15 (s.l.c. (The U))
Reply to: xxxx
Date: 2008-10-22, 7:54PM MDT
yep. pretty self explanatory. great treads. Need some extra cash and selling my no longer beneficial bike tire... (the rest of the bike was stolen)
sad story i know.So... if you need a tire let me know and we can arrange a time to meet.
thanks
10-24-08, 10:06 AM
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Makes perfect sense..... It is a bit rusty, there's no name on the bike, I don't know what kind it is, but it's chrome and for jumping so $495.00 seems about right.....
https://denver.craigslist.org/bik/891424206.html
https://denver.craigslist.org/bik/891424206.html
10-24-08, 11:16 AM
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"Some people just expect a complete stranger to come over the their place with a grand in their pocket and look at something they've never seen and know little about. I guess the people who post these either have an insane amount of trust for strangers, or have some other ulterior motives ...
Or maybe their just idiots."
Who knows, that bike might be worth every bit of a grand. But if it's worth that much to you, take 2 minues longer to put a picture in your ad, describe what it is you're selling, etc. Nobody would sell a car that way. "For sale: Car. $5,000. Absolutely non-negotiable, will not consider a penny less."
Right off hand, I can't think of ANY folding recumbents, didn't know there was such a thing. From the initial post and his email, I figured it might be an exercise bike rather than a bicycle. (I suspect a lot of people don't know what "recumbent" means, and assume it means "exercise" or "stationary" or something.)
I wonder on some of these ads if they're hesitant to describe it for fear the owner will recognize it, too.
...Or maybe their just idiots."
Who knows, that bike might be worth every bit of a grand. But if it's worth that much to you, take 2 minues longer to put a picture in your ad, describe what it is you're selling, etc. Nobody would sell a car that way. "For sale: Car. $5,000. Absolutely non-negotiable, will not consider a penny less."
Right off hand, I can't think of ANY folding recumbents, didn't know there was such a thing. From the initial post and his email, I figured it might be an exercise bike rather than a bicycle. (I suspect a lot of people don't know what "recumbent" means, and assume it means "exercise" or "stationary" or something.)
I wonder on some of these ads if they're hesitant to describe it for fear the owner will recognize it, too.
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10-24-08, 12:14 PM
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So the wheels are the wrong size ... as long as the saddle matches the fork color ...
https://nh.craigslist.org/bik/889154840.html
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https://nh.craigslist.org/bik/889154840.html
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10-24-08, 05:39 PM
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https://sacramento.craigslist.org/bik/891992425.html
Motorbecame - $25 Cash money (Sackertamatoes)
Reply to: sale-891992425@craigslist.org [?]
Date: 2008-10-24, 12:00PM PDT
This biek was once owned by a fat bald man, but then his head was too big for his helmut. He said the breaks were broken and the tyres were rubbed bare so he gave it to me.
He was a POZER anyway and I busted him by calling him out on it.
This looser didnt know what the biek was worth so i am pissing the savings on to you.
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Motorbecame - $25 Cash money (Sackertamatoes)
Reply to: sale-891992425@craigslist.org [?]
Date: 2008-10-24, 12:00PM PDT
This biek was once owned by a fat bald man, but then his head was too big for his helmut. He said the breaks were broken and the tyres were rubbed bare so he gave it to me.
He was a POZER anyway and I busted him by calling him out on it.
This looser didnt know what the biek was worth so i am pissing the savings on to you.
* Location: Sackertamatoes
* it's NOT ok to contact this poster with services or other commercial interests
PostingID: 891992425