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05-04-09, 10:43 AM
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Schwinn OCC chopper - $100
Take your pick, they're all over. Tagline usually reads something about "Mint, in the Box!" "Never Ridden!" "Price will only go up!" "Sure to be worth $$$!"
Tagline should read "Bought this bike strictly so I could place a "mint in the box" ad on Ebay sometime down the road, and make a fortune. Bike has never been ridden because my kid won't ride it as they suck to ride."
In the past 5 years, I think I have seen one of these on the street. Our local co-op left these behind for the scrap dealers when they moved recently. Pacific should have branded these "Edsel" rather than tarnishing the Sting-Ray name. I'd like to know how many collectors went out and bought one of each color every year they were manufactured, and put them away, I could use a laugh.
GregG
Take your pick, they're all over. Tagline usually reads something about "Mint, in the Box!" "Never Ridden!" "Price will only go up!" "Sure to be worth $$$!"
Tagline should read "Bought this bike strictly so I could place a "mint in the box" ad on Ebay sometime down the road, and make a fortune. Bike has never been ridden because my kid won't ride it as they suck to ride."
In the past 5 years, I think I have seen one of these on the street. Our local co-op left these behind for the scrap dealers when they moved recently. Pacific should have branded these "Edsel" rather than tarnishing the Sting-Ray name. I'd like to know how many collectors went out and bought one of each color every year they were manufactured, and put them away, I could use a laugh.
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05-04-09, 12:58 PM
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05-04-09, 05:45 PM
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05-04-09, 06:01 PM
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05-04-09, 06:18 PM
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And 20 years ago you could probably buy a mint Krate for $100 or less? They also weighed a ton, and sucked to ride, though not as bad as an OCC. Don't be surprised if the OCC makes a resurgence 15 or so years from now, with mint ones going for ridiculous prices. The main reason being is that they started rusting if you sneezed less than ten feet from them. I have exactly one. A red with black flames. I didn't see a whole lot of those and still don't. The Squadron model is probably the rarest, and will probably be the most collectable/valuable.,,,,BD
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05-04-09, 06:49 PM
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"Vintage" ... $200 
https://newyork.craigslist.org/jsy/bik/1151728942.html
Vintage Bicycle - $200 (Passaic NJ)
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Reply to: sale-qnu9y-1151728942@craigslist.org [Errors when replying to ads?]
Date: 2009-05-02, 11:43PM EDT
vintage bike as shown, made by Dunelt, asking 200.oo
Location: Passaic NJ
it's NOT ok to contact this poster with services or other commercial interests
PostingID: 1151728942
https://newyork.craigslist.org/jsy/bik/1151728942.html
Vintage Bicycle - $200 (Passaic NJ)
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Reply to: sale-qnu9y-1151728942@craigslist.org [Errors when replying to ads?]
Date: 2009-05-02, 11:43PM EDT
vintage bike as shown, made by Dunelt, asking 200.oo
Location: Passaic NJ
it's NOT ok to contact this poster with services or other commercial interests
PostingID: 1151728942
05-05-09, 06:14 AM
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05-05-09, 08:24 PM
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Limited Edition HUFFY 626 ????
https://dallas.craigslist.org/dal/bik/1156401509.html
All I know is I see chicken wings, stem shifters, foam grips and a price tag north of $500.
https://dallas.craigslist.org/dal/bik/1156401509.html
All I know is I see chicken wings, stem shifters, foam grips and a price tag north of $500.
05-05-09, 08:31 PM
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Why the Moots decals? Isn't that like sticking a Rolls Royce eagle on your Yugo? And he's selling it because he bought a stationary bike? Sheesh.
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05-06-09, 11:58 AM
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only $100 and you can clean this guys yard and haul away his thrash.
https://lancaster.craigslist.org/bik/1153351491.html
https://lancaster.craigslist.org/bik/1153351491.html
05-06-09, 12:04 PM
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05-06-09, 12:29 PM
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Riding like its 1990
Anyone for a "Vintage bike seat"?
"old Huffy Bike Seat 60's or 70's i believe
seat post aint included "
For $25!!? He's actually keeping that seatpost!?
"old Huffy Bike Seat 60's or 70's i believe
seat post aint included "
For $25!!? He's actually keeping that seatpost!?
05-06-09, 05:51 PM
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I knew Sting Rays were going up, but this much?
https://springfield.craigslist.org/bik/1151590938.html
Tom
https://springfield.craigslist.org/bik/1151590938.html
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05-06-09, 07:23 PM
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28 inch wheels, 28 inch bike. The seat height might have caused his hip problem as well.,,,,BD
https://houston.craigslist.org/bik/1155711848.html
https://houston.craigslist.org/bik/1155711848.html
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05-07-09, 10:59 AM
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Well i just had a crazy experience.
I bought a set of Sun Rhyno rims last friday, paid immediately and have had no communication from the seller whatsoever.
I sent him a message monday and another yesterday and nada...sooo I got his contact info from ebay and called him up.
A woman answered and it turns out the dude was admitted to the hospital Saturday and has been there since. He's expected to get out today or tomorrow.
ya can't fault the guy i guess, but It sure does take the wind out of your argument to get your stuff.
I bought a set of Sun Rhyno rims last friday, paid immediately and have had no communication from the seller whatsoever.
I sent him a message monday and another yesterday and nada...sooo I got his contact info from ebay and called him up.
A woman answered and it turns out the dude was admitted to the hospital Saturday and has been there since. He's expected to get out today or tomorrow.
ya can't fault the guy i guess, but It sure does take the wind out of your argument to get your stuff.
05-07-09, 12:08 PM
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I knew Sting Rays were going up, but this much?
https://springfield.craigslist.org/bik/1151590938.html
Tom
https://springfield.craigslist.org/bik/1151590938.html
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05-07-09, 03:17 PM
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This just makes me hurt real bad inside....https://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/bik/1159585299.html
Cinelli Fixed Gear Freshly PowderCoated...MUST SEE - $550 (Bartlett)
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Date: 2009-05-07, 3:57PM CDT
Vintage 56cm Cinelli
Freshly PowderCoated (Red with Gold Metalic Flake)
Custom Powder Coated Track bars (coated the grip part only)
Campagnolo Record Cranks
Shimano 600 (Ultegra) Headset
Gold Stem and Track Bars
New Yellow Velo Saddle
New Yellow 700c Tires
New Tubes
New Gold KMC Chain
New Flip Flop Wheelset
New Cog and Lock Ring
New TruVativ Bottom Bracket
U MUST SEE THIS ONE TO REALLY APPRECIATE IT!!!
Call Adam
630-742-7000
Cinelli Fixed Gear Freshly PowderCoated...MUST SEE - $550 (Bartlett)
Reply to: sale-mczjt-1159585299@craigslist.org [Errors when replying to ads?]
Date: 2009-05-07, 3:57PM CDT
Vintage 56cm Cinelli
Freshly PowderCoated (Red with Gold Metalic Flake)
Custom Powder Coated Track bars (coated the grip part only)
Campagnolo Record Cranks
Shimano 600 (Ultegra) Headset
Gold Stem and Track Bars
New Yellow Velo Saddle
New Yellow 700c Tires
New Tubes
New Gold KMC Chain
New Flip Flop Wheelset
New Cog and Lock Ring
New TruVativ Bottom Bracket
U MUST SEE THIS ONE TO REALLY APPRECIATE IT!!!
Call Adam
630-742-7000
05-07-09, 07:34 PM
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This just makes me hurt real bad inside....https://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/bik/1159585299.html
Cinelli Fixed Gear Freshly PowderCoated...MUST SEE - $550 (Bartlett)
Reply to: sale-mczjt-1159585299@craigslist.org [Errors when replying to ads?]
Date: 2009-05-07, 3:57PM CDT
Vintage 56cm Cinelli
Freshly PowderCoated (Red with Gold Metalic Flake)
Custom Powder Coated Track bars (coated the grip part only)
Campagnolo Record Cranks
Shimano 600 (Ultegra) Headset
Gold Stem and Track Bars
New Yellow Velo Saddle
New Yellow 700c Tires
New Tubes
New Gold KMC Chain
New Flip Flop Wheelset
New Cog and Lock Ring
New TruVativ Bottom Bracket
U MUST SEE THIS ONE TO REALLY APPRECIATE IT!!!
Call Adam
630-742-7000
https://i236.photobucket.com/albums/f...Picture087.jpg
Cinelli Fixed Gear Freshly PowderCoated...MUST SEE - $550 (Bartlett)
Reply to: sale-mczjt-1159585299@craigslist.org [Errors when replying to ads?]
Date: 2009-05-07, 3:57PM CDT
Vintage 56cm Cinelli
Freshly PowderCoated (Red with Gold Metalic Flake)
Custom Powder Coated Track bars (coated the grip part only)
Campagnolo Record Cranks
Shimano 600 (Ultegra) Headset
Gold Stem and Track Bars
New Yellow Velo Saddle
New Yellow 700c Tires
New Tubes
New Gold KMC Chain
New Flip Flop Wheelset
New Cog and Lock Ring
New TruVativ Bottom Bracket
U MUST SEE THIS ONE TO REALLY APPRECIATE IT!!!
Call Adam
630-742-7000
https://i236.photobucket.com/albums/f...Picture087.jpg
05-07-09, 07:47 PM
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Now THATS a STEM!!!!
https://raleigh.craigslist.org/bik/1159511986.html
Geez, that thing must be over a foot long!
https://raleigh.craigslist.org/bik/1159511986.html
Geez, that thing must be over a foot long!
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05-07-09, 07:53 PM
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Yes, and I'm grateful for that. But, I just can't get past the horrible powdercoat (to say nothing of the garish components). I don't blame the seller so much, as this is what's in demand these days. He's just giving the people what they want.
05-07-09, 09:21 PM
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Riding like its 1990
Apparently that's a $75 stem!
"This bicycle has $ 75.00 in upgrades to make it comfy for the older discriminatong rider"
As for the Red bike, the powdercoat doesn;t look bad to me, but everything else makes it into Ronald McDonald's Fixie!
"This bicycle has $ 75.00 in upgrades to make it comfy for the older discriminatong rider"
As for the Red bike, the powdercoat doesn;t look bad to me, but everything else makes it into Ronald McDonald's Fixie!
05-07-09, 10:19 PM
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Now THATS a STEM!!!!
https://raleigh.craigslist.org/bik/1159511986.html
Geez, that thing must be over a foot long!
https://raleigh.craigslist.org/bik/1159511986.html
Geez, that thing must be over a foot long!
...the upgrades are
to make it comfy for the older discriminatong rider
05-08-09, 05:26 AM
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