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Old 04-04-23 | 01:49 PM
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Old 04-04-23 | 02:04 PM
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I've seen a few outrageously hopelessly priced things on ebay. I assume it's either a typo or a hopeless scam attempt. Given the seller's number of transactions and 100% feedback I'd say typo in this case.
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Next bf thread: "Why are brake rotors getting so expensive?"
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Next bf thread: "Why are brake rotors getting so expensive?"
... followed closely by "Expensive brake rotors are one of the biggest wastes of money in cycling."
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Old 04-04-23 | 02:32 PM
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... followed closely by "Expensive brake rotors are one of the biggest wastes of money in cycling."
followed by they will cut your leg off if your crash.....
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eBayers will do that when they're temporarily out of stock but expect to get some more in soon. Raise the price so no one will buy it and that way they don't have to take down a constantly repeating ad and make a new one, Just lower the price to what you want to sell it for when it gets back in stock.
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Old 04-04-23 | 03:27 PM
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Classic example of price gouging...I can get an Avid rotor at my LBS for less than half that price.
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Old 04-04-23 | 03:33 PM
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Classic example of price gouging...I can get an Avid rotor at my LBS for less than half that price.
But have you factored in travel expenses? The eBay one is free shipping, after all.

EDIT: Price gouging happens when customers don't have another option. I don't think that applies here.
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Classic example of price gouging.

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could splurge on some JNXFUZMG's...

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B095KBQSJP...ing=UTF8&psc=1

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You could try a lowball offer.
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All my bicycles have rim brakes, so not a problem for me.
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All my bicycles have rim brakes, so not a problem for me.
"Keep out of reach of children."

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Old 04-04-23 | 08:50 PM
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eBayers will do that when they're temporarily out of stock but expect to get some more in soon. Raise the price so no one will buy it and that way they don't have to take down a constantly repeating ad and make a new one, Just lower the price to what you want to sell it for when it gets back in stock.
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Old 04-04-23 | 09:22 PM
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All my bicycles have rim brakes, so not a problem for me.
I don’t fly a jet, so I don’t have to worry about getting a pilots license. Thank you for your contribution.
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"Keep out of reach of children."

unisex brake pads? Are they going to have pink pads that are $20 more expensive and not as good but pink for the ladies. "BP-600F by Shemano because you are worth it, girl."
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Old 04-04-23 | 10:55 PM
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Their PR advisors probably won't let them go there if they know what's good for them because every sandal-wearing, blue-haired, pink-bespectacled, gender-fluid Leftie will be baying for Bezos' blood! Knowles, Peterson and Shapiro will be having a field day with this! 😱 My YouTube feed will be ruined!
I mean yeah as one should. Marketing the same product with a different color towards a certain group of people and charging them more for it is stupid. Also the entire construct of gender and especially when it comes to inanimate objects is even more ridiculous. Everyone is so stuck on it like a skip on a bad record on a sound system nobody bought when new and now is way too old and worn out.

I don't log into youtube so I really rarely have a feed. Admittedly I do get some junk sometimes like a lot of it from absolute human garbage but I know what I enjoy watching and don't mind a quick search. My phone has the app so I guess it memorizes stuff there so a lot of Seinfeld, Forgotten Weapons, Simpons clips, Dubilners and late Luke Kelly specifically and Stephen Colbert Show.
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I'll chalk this down under B.

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[QUOTE=sjanzeir;22850585]I'll chalk this down under B.

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I mean if you are watching Ben Shapiro yeah there is problems there. He looks like Eddie Munster but not in good way.

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So, what is your stance as to the pricing of Chinese-made floating brake rotors from Aliexpress?
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I'll chalk this down under B.

I feel targeted.
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I feel targeted.
I'm offended.
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I'm offended.
that's an odd way to self identify.
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