I hate ebay
08-09-07 | 11:49 AM
#26
Evil Genius
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From: Tallahassee, Florida USA
Bikes: Pedal Force ZX3, Gary V Titanio, 1985 Cinelli Supercorsa, 1981 Pogliaghi, 1995 Casati Ellisse, Cinelli Softmachine hardtail, Surly Pugsley
Personally, I'm just scared of the inherent shiftiness of Canadians. Up there, with all that bacon and beavers and such. Just waiting...waiting...
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08-09-07 | 12:04 PM
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back in the saddle
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From: Central WI
Bikes: Raleigh Olympian, Trek 400, 500, 1500, 6700, Madone 6.9, Sekai 2400, Schwinn Passage, KOM, Super Letour, Nishiki Sport, Vision R45, Bike E, Volae Team
This discussion is the essence of what makes EBAY work. If there was no element of chance EBAY would be reduced to a fixed price market place like is found everywhere else on the net. Internet or live an auction has an elemnt of risk and oportunity which is attractive or scary, depending on your peerspective.
08-09-07 | 12:38 PM
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The Improbable Bulk
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From: Wilkes-Barre, PA
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I admit that I am not your target market, since the only vintage Campagnolo I have ever owned came on a barn find I parted out last year... but as much as I hate to admit it, since I am turned off by the used car salesman type of hype from the other listing you referenced, they do seem to bring in higher bids.
Think marketing! What is the old saying? I think it is: You don't sell the steak, sell the sizzle!
Think marketing! What is the old saying? I think it is: You don't sell the steak, sell the sizzle!
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08-09-07 | 01:14 PM
#29
Dolce far niente
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From: Southwest Idaho
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08-09-07 | 01:25 PM
#30
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ebay
This discussion is the essence of what makes EBAY work. If there was no element of chance EBAY would be reduced to a fixed price market place like is found everywhere else on the net. Internet or live an auction has an elemnt of risk and oportunity which is attractive or scary, depending on your peerspective.
08-09-07 | 03:00 PM
#31
Yup, that's him. Unfortunately, he's not exactly all that local to me. Possibly fortunate for him, as I'd probably be down there everyday. He's got some 3Rensho and Masi frames that would make you guys drool.
