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02-19-23, 02:20 AM
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"Cup holders":
(***snicker***)
Vintage Bianchi Celeste Cup Holders
Come on! I'm sure that everyone here - especially @Bianchigirll - knows they're wine bottle cages - not cup holders
DD
(***snicker***)
Vintage Bianchi Celeste Cup Holders
Come on! I'm sure that everyone here - especially @Bianchigirll - knows they're wine bottle cages - not cup holders
DD
02-19-23, 01:16 PM
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I like my Takaras, they are well built and in damn good condition and I bought them in ridable condition. But I don't have in both of them what this seller wants plus shipping for a frameset in horrible condition. In fact every Takara offered on eBay is priced ridiculously. I don't know that I would give a C note to get the Takara I rode in high school back.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/18578208748...Bk9SR5rN57DNYQ
https://www.ebay.com/itm/18578208748...Bk9SR5rN57DNYQ
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02-19-23, 03:52 PM
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When I saw the small ad on FB I thought by "citron" the seller meant yellow......
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace...48909848473298
Listed in Waukesha, WI
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https://www.facebook.com/marketplace...48909848473298
Citron Road Bike
$25 · In stockListed in Waukesha, WI
Details
- Condition
Used – good - Bicycle type
Road bike - Bicycle wheel size
27”
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02-19-23, 04:04 PM
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You all know how I feel about gas pipe LOL and if they dropped the zero off the price I might even pick it up for "s#its and giggles". I like the color and it appears to be in decent shape, if you're gonna dream might as well dream big......
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02-20-23, 02:34 PM
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Those pesky Amish can't leave well enough alone, always trying to reinvent the wheel.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace...49391566125936
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace...49391566125936
02-21-23, 08:31 AM
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"upright riding position"
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02-21-23, 07:52 PM
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02-22-23, 08:07 AM
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"...she needs some love..."
Just a hundred bucks here in town.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace...12077760787094
Just a hundred bucks here in town.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace...12077760787094
02-22-23, 08:43 AM
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well it looks like that old fork is about ready to snap off, but otherwise, could be a solid dutch commuter
And what is that brand? Dizeta? Bizeta?
And what is that brand? Dizeta? Bizeta?
02-23-23, 12:24 AM
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02-23-23, 04:52 PM
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Originally Posted by Headpost
Also, I promise not to pull a quarter out of your ear and then keep it.
A full and his money are soon parted?
Full me once shame on you, full me twice shame on me?
Only fulls fall in love?
02-24-23, 02:05 AM
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Are vintage BMX items so in demand that a pair of Oakley grips - in deplorable condition - are worth a $149 ask?
Judge for yourself:
Link if interested (you crazy person!): https://www.ebay.com/itm/22544232866...Bk9SR4LRgKfQYQ
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Judge for yourself:
Link if interested (you crazy person!): https://www.ebay.com/itm/22544232866...Bk9SR4LRgKfQYQ
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02-24-23, 08:08 AM
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Check out some of the links from feedback of other stuff this guy has sold,
https://www.ebay.com/itm/225350812498
https://www.ebay.com/itm/225352890048
https://www.ebay.com/itm/225085701686
If those are not just sock-puppet self-sales for self-promotion, this guy is raking in bank for old bmx parts
But yeah, I think those grips are, ahem, overpriced
https://www.ebay.com/itm/225350812498
https://www.ebay.com/itm/225352890048
https://www.ebay.com/itm/225085701686
If those are not just sock-puppet self-sales for self-promotion, this guy is raking in bank for old bmx parts
But yeah, I think those grips are, ahem, overpriced
02-24-23, 01:23 PM
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Originally Posted by RubeRad
Check out some of the links from feedback of other stuff this guy has sold,
https://www.ebay.com/itm/225350812498
https://www.ebay.com/itm/225352890048
https://www.ebay.com/itm/225085701686
If those are not just sock-puppet self-sales for self-promotion, this guy is raking in bank for old bmx parts
But yeah, I think those grips are, ahem, overpriced
Thanks for the links; at least those auctions were for parts that didn't appear salvaged from a dumpster behind the LBS
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02-24-23, 01:35 PM
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lol I have grabbed stuff out of a dumpster behind an LBS (and later ended up trying to sell it on CL) 
(To my knowledge, my CL ad didn't end up posted on this Hall of Shame)
(To my knowledge, my CL ad didn't end up posted on this Hall of Shame)
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02-24-23, 03:19 PM
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I have a couple of sets of nos GT grips...I must be rich, woohoo!
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02-28-23, 08:53 AM
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This one hits that rare blend of intentional comedy and a reasonable listing. I'd buy it if the seller would respond.
$10
That’s right
$10
No low ballers
I know what I have
Merckx bike frame Campagnolo needs front end work - $10 (Portland)
$10
That’s right
$10
No low ballers
I know what I have
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02-28-23, 09:08 AM
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[QUOTE=Andy_K;22814877]This one hits that rare blend of intentional comedy and a reasonable listing. I'd buy it if the seller would respond.
The missing link....😏
Merckx bike frame Campagnolo needs front end work - $10 (Portland)
The missing link....😏
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02-28-23, 09:11 AM
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Interesting. If I had ambitions to try out frame building I'd definitely snap that up
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Originally Posted by RubeRad
Interesting. If I had ambitions to try out frame building I'd definitely snap that up
02-28-23, 09:29 AM
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Originally Posted by RubeRad
Interesting. If I had ambitions to try out frame building I'd definitely snap that up
cheers -mathias
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