Dum selling points
12-18-08 | 03:08 PM
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Bikes: 1966 Dawes Double Blue, 1976 Raleigh Gran Sport, 1975 Raleigh Sprite 27, 1980 Univega Viva Sport, 1971 Gitane Tour de France, 1984 Lotus Classique, 1976 Motobecane Grand Record
Dum selling points
I've always loved it when a seller advertises a used bicycle as "fast." I used to think that a bike's speed was determined by its rider.
I have other favorites, too, of course--just wondering if anyone else does also.
JV
I have other favorites, too, of course--just wondering if anyone else does also.
JV
12-18-08 | 03:18 PM
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Bikes: 1990 Trek 1420 - 1978 Raleigh Professional - 1973 Schwinn Collegiate - 1974 Schwinn Suburban
Was $2000.00 last year, here is your chance to get on to a next bike for only $500.00!!! Allll capppps
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12-18-08 | 03:19 PM
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Hey, it took my caps away!!!
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|......GO.BROWNS........| ||'|";, ___.
|_..._..._______===|=||_|__|..., ] -
"(@)'(@)"""''"**|(@)(@)*****''(@)
|^^^^^^^^^^^^^^| ||
|......GO.BROWNS........| ||'|";, ___.
|_..._..._______===|=||_|__|..., ] -
"(@)'(@)"""''"**|(@)(@)*****''(@)
12-18-08 | 03:20 PM
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From: Canton, OH
Bikes: 1990 Trek 1420 - 1978 Raleigh Professional - 1973 Schwinn Collegiate - 1974 Schwinn Suburban
Rode only once then stayed put in the garage 30 years
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|^^^^^^^^^^^^^^| ||
|......GO.BROWNS........| ||'|";, ___.
|_..._..._______===|=||_|__|..., ] -
"(@)'(@)"""''"**|(@)(@)*****''(@)
|^^^^^^^^^^^^^^| ||
|......GO.BROWNS........| ||'|";, ___.
|_..._..._______===|=||_|__|..., ] -
"(@)'(@)"""''"**|(@)(@)*****''(@)
12-18-08 | 03:23 PM
#8
I've used that one before, but only when the bike warrants that description. If the bike was a garage king/queen for 20-30 years and then comes out of hibernation looking sharp after it is cleaned up and tuned, then that description fits.
Of course, when the description doesn't even nearly fit the actual condition, a seller could/should be considered a fraudulent moron.
Of course, when the description doesn't even nearly fit the actual condition, a seller could/should be considered a fraudulent moron.
12-18-08 | 03:42 PM
#9
rust and paint appropriate for age
Mint condition. Just needs new tires, cables, brakes, bar tape...
Mint condition. Just needs new tires, cables, brakes, bar tape...
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12-18-08 | 04:09 PM
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How about "Could be converted to fixie"
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|^^^^^^^^^^^^^^| ||
|......GO.BROWNS........| ||'|";, ___.
|_..._..._______===|=||_|__|..., ] -
"(@)'(@)"""''"**|(@)(@)*****''(@)
|^^^^^^^^^^^^^^| ||
|......GO.BROWNS........| ||'|";, ___.
|_..._..._______===|=||_|__|..., ] -
"(@)'(@)"""''"**|(@)(@)*****''(@)
12-18-08 | 04:19 PM
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How about "steel is real" and "racing bike" being applied to a Schwinn Varsity.
12-18-08 | 04:21 PM
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12-18-08 | 05:16 PM
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A month ago I bought such a bike. A 1989 Schwin Tempo that was literaly ridden one time and put away.
12-18-08 | 06:40 PM
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12-18-08 | 06:51 PM
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