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05-22-09, 08:34 AM
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A couple days ago on the local CL....
https://springfield.craigslist.org/bik/1179161032.html
Really, sellers should not drink so much when typing their FS ads!
Tom
https://springfield.craigslist.org/bik/1179161032.html
Really, sellers should not drink so much when typing their FS ads!
Tom
05-22-09, 09:16 AM
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Sometimes I just can't take it any more:
"That would translate to perhaps 50 Jeunets, IN TOTAL, still surviving in America in 2009!"
https://cgi.ebay.com/JEUNET-FRANCHE-C...3%3A6|294%3A50
This means I've had something more than 1/10th of the surviving Jeunets in my hands over the years. This guys hyperbole is a bit over the top; try reading the whole thing. I dunno if the price is fair, it seems high to me, but the market is pretty weird, but then again, he refuses to ship...
"That would translate to perhaps 50 Jeunets, IN TOTAL, still surviving in America in 2009!"
https://cgi.ebay.com/JEUNET-FRANCHE-C...3%3A6|294%3A50
This means I've had something more than 1/10th of the surviving Jeunets in my hands over the years. This guys hyperbole is a bit over the top; try reading the whole thing. I dunno if the price is fair, it seems high to me, but the market is pretty weird, but then again, he refuses to ship...
05-22-09, 09:20 AM
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https://easttexas.craigslist.org/bik/1181440332.html
Title: "Vintage bike - $1000"
Entire Text of Ad: "Vintage bicycle for collector. $1000 OBO"
Title: "Vintage bike - $1000"
Entire Text of Ad: "Vintage bicycle for collector. $1000 OBO"
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05-22-09, 09:24 AM
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05-22-09, 12:07 PM
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Rarity in itself doesn't mean anything. It's rarity versus demand that's meaningful. I could get weld up my own bike and have absolutely one-of-a-kind world's-rarest bike, but that wouldn't make it valuable. Even if there's only 50 bikes like it, if there's only 49 people that want one, that 50th is going out by the road.
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05-22-09, 12:16 PM
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05-22-09, 12:32 PM
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Not quite clear on what he's saying...
https://tampa.craigslist.org/hil/bik/1182081297.html
***1BIKES 4 PRICE OF ONE*** - $50 (33598)
1st bike is a 20in bmx freestyle rhino decoy comes with 4 foot pegs has new tires other then that it ride great ...thanks for looking
https://tampa.craigslist.org/hil/bik/1182081297.html
***1BIKES 4 PRICE OF ONE*** - $50 (33598)
1st bike is a 20in bmx freestyle rhino decoy comes with 4 foot pegs has new tires other then that it ride great ...thanks for looking
05-22-09, 12:40 PM
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Beat up crappy seats for sale...
https://tampa.craigslist.org/pnl/bik/1183789973.html
I am selling used bicycle seats for $5 each from brands such as Trek and Vetta. The large black seat on the top right in the top right picture is not available. Send me an email if you have any questions.
https://tampa.craigslist.org/pnl/bik/1183789973.html
I am selling used bicycle seats for $5 each from brands such as Trek and Vetta. The large black seat on the top right in the top right picture is not available. Send me an email if you have any questions.
05-22-09, 07:44 PM
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This is not a bad ad- just noticed it because of the earlier bike posted up there.
https://dallas.craigslist.org/dal/bik/1184236777.html
"jeunet franch comte - $100
"a large frame 10 speed almost 36 inch from the floor to the seat call ( )"
And is that a bad angle, or does the top tube slope down to the front?
https://dallas.craigslist.org/dal/bik/1184236777.html
"jeunet franch comte - $100
"a large frame 10 speed almost 36 inch from the floor to the seat call ( )"
And is that a bad angle, or does the top tube slope down to the front?
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05-22-09, 08:21 PM
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This is not a bad ad- just noticed it because of the earlier bike posted up there.
https://dallas.craigslist.org/dal/bik/1184236777.html
"jeunet franch comte - $100
"a large frame 10 speed almost 36 inch from the floor to the seat call ( )"
And is that a bad angle, or does the top tube slope down to the front?
https://dallas.craigslist.org/dal/bik/1184236777.html
"jeunet franch comte - $100
"a large frame 10 speed almost 36 inch from the floor to the seat call ( )"
And is that a bad angle, or does the top tube slope down to the front?
05-23-09, 07:16 AM
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Tired of his gay cranks? I guess the fad of calling things gay is still popular among adolescents in Spring, TX. It died everywhere else 2.5 years ago, lmao.,,,,BD
https://houston.craigslist.org/bik/1184597963.html
https://houston.craigslist.org/bik/1184597963.html
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05-23-09, 07:41 AM
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05-23-09, 08:01 AM
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Riding like its 1990
I'm annoyed with CL posters
https://inlandempire.craigslist.org/bik/1184564394.html
I sent an email asking if this is an actual picture of his bike and if he has any more I can see.
"yes, that is my bike, but the handlebar tape and water bottle holder are gone"
Well, that doesn't explain why it's the very first hit on Google Images. The "real" bike belongs to a guy in MI
https://www.cyclofiend.com/cc/2007/cc...ngton0907.html
I just sent the CL poster the link and said "no thanks" and he responded "you found the guy I bought it from"
I got an email from the owner of the photo saying he is still riding.
This is why I hate the high A-hole concentration on CL.
https://inlandempire.craigslist.org/bik/1184564394.html
I sent an email asking if this is an actual picture of his bike and if he has any more I can see.
"yes, that is my bike, but the handlebar tape and water bottle holder are gone"
Well, that doesn't explain why it's the very first hit on Google Images. The "real" bike belongs to a guy in MI
https://www.cyclofiend.com/cc/2007/cc...ngton0907.html
I just sent the CL poster the link and said "no thanks" and he responded "you found the guy I bought it from"
I got an email from the owner of the photo saying he is still riding.
This is why I hate the high A-hole concentration on CL.
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05-24-09, 07:50 AM
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Why isn't this thread a "Numbskull" sticky on the Home C&V page anymore....? Did someone complain? PITA to try to find it now......
Anyways...... What's wrong w/ the fork in this "Working Art" Kiddo's: https://denver.craigslist.org/bik/1186235415.html
Anyways...... What's wrong w/ the fork in this "Working Art" Kiddo's: https://denver.craigslist.org/bik/1186235415.html
05-24-09, 08:45 AM
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1974 Schwinn Collegiate - $325
$325? It is in nice shape but, good luck with that. Lots of pics to look at.
https://grandrapids.craigslist.org/bik/1185934704.html
$325? It is in nice shape but, good luck with that. Lots of pics to look at.
https://grandrapids.craigslist.org/bik/1185934704.html
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05-24-09, 01:31 PM
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Not bike related but funny:
https://kansascity.craigslist.org/clo/1185664870.html
https://kansascity.craigslist.org/clo/1185664870.html
05-24-09, 06:22 PM
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05-25-09, 05:37 AM
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So does he just pick a random price between the two, depending on how he feels?,,,,BD
https://houston.craigslist.org/bik/1187109048.html
https://houston.craigslist.org/bik/1187109048.html
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05-25-09, 06:36 AM
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[QUOTE=cb400bill;8974787]1974 Schwinn Collegiate - $325
$325? It is in nice shape but, good luck with that. Lots of pics to look at.
Can't see it in that pic, but that safety flag looks to be 8 feet tall.
Mike
$325? It is in nice shape but, good luck with that. Lots of pics to look at.
Can't see it in that pic, but that safety flag looks to be 8 feet tall.
Mike
05-25-09, 07:55 AM
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https://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...m=220411288795
"SCHWINN KRATE STINGRAY ORG NOS TAIL LIGHTS NIB
IT STILL HAS ORG SCHWINN AIR"
"THIS IS AN ORG SCHWINN NOS TAIL LIGHTS STILL SEALED W/SCHWINN FACTORY AIR W/BOX "
One of the reasons why I no longer collect Sting Rays
GregG
"SCHWINN KRATE STINGRAY ORG NOS TAIL LIGHTS NIB
IT STILL HAS ORG SCHWINN AIR"
"THIS IS AN ORG SCHWINN NOS TAIL LIGHTS STILL SEALED W/SCHWINN FACTORY AIR W/BOX "
One of the reasons why I no longer collect Sting Rays
GregG
05-25-09, 08:17 AM
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Why isn't this thread a "Numbskull" sticky on the Home C&V page anymore....? Did someone complain? PITA to try to find it now......
Anyways...... What's wrong w/ the fork in this "Working Art" Kiddo's: https://denver.craigslist.org/bik/1186235415.html
Anyways...... What's wrong w/ the fork in this "Working Art" Kiddo's: https://denver.craigslist.org/bik/1186235415.html
COOL HIP FIXED GEAR BIKES - $175 (LAKEWOOD)
Reply to:sale-wkwzn-1186235415@craigslist.org [Errors when replying to ads?]
Date: 2009-05-24, 4:18AM MDT
I BUILD REALLY COOL FIXED GEAR AND SINGLE SPEED CRUISERS!!!!
THESE ARE NEAT ,RIDE READY PIECES OF ART WORK.....
AND THEY WON'T BREAK YOUR BANK ACCOUNT.
CALL SHAWN @ (303)619-9575
HERE'S SOME EXAMPLES OF SOME OF MY BUILDS....
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* it's NOT ok to contact this poster with services or other commercial interests
05-25-09, 09:01 AM
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So does he just pick a random price between the two, depending on how he feels?,,,,BD
https://houston.craigslist.org/bik/1187109048.html
https://houston.craigslist.org/bik/1187109048.html
candy bar used once $1 min - $10 maxm won't take less that a $1 because thats what I paid for it.