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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-19-19, 02:26 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,684
Posted By MNebiker

I use eBay or Amazon for parts, accessories, etc....

I use eBay or Amazon for parts, accessories, etc. - items that are small enough to ship without problems. There are a couple of good bike shops that sell via eBay at decent prices and give quick...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-19-19, 12:21 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,684
Posted By coffeesnob

I have bought cars before from ebay

I have bought cars before from ebay
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-17-19, 07:47 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,684
Posted By tim24k

Craigslist or eBay only if it’s local. I would...

Craigslist or eBay only if it’s local. I would not buy a bike I could not “see, touch, and ride” before I hand over my money.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-17-19, 06:39 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,684
Posted By 02Giant

Ebay for bits, Craigslist for complete bikes.

Ebay for bits, Craigslist for complete bikes.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-16-19, 10:14 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,684
Posted By MikeyMK

That's not entirely fair, as the only complete...

That's not entirely fair, as the only complete bikes I bought off eBay were pick-ups on a classified advert. I had presisely the same option to walk away.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-16-19, 05:48 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,684
Posted By NoWhammies

Craigslist. I like to see be able to see, touch,...

Craigslist. I like to see be able to see, touch, and take the bike for a test ride. I'm also finding that eBay is being taken over my professional sellers whereas Clist is still very local focused.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-16-19, 05:29 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,684
Posted By dedhed

I've only bought 1 bike on Ebay quite a few years...

I've only bought 1 bike on Ebay quite a few years ago and that was my Raleigh hybrid NOS still in the box. No issues. I've bought parts on Ebay as well without issue. I've bought and sold bikes on CL...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-16-19, 03:15 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,684
Posted By Skipjacks

I've NOT bought 2 bikes off Craigslist They...

I've NOT bought 2 bikes off Craigslist

They looked good online.

I showed up with cash. And walked away. 1 just didn't fit my quite right. The other had a broken shifter and wasn't worth the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-16-19, 12:08 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,684
Posted By tak2

I have purchased a bike locally listed with good...

I have purchased a bike locally listed with good results, I have tried to purchase a bike on Ebay that turned into a big hassle that ultimately didn't happen, and I have purchased a bike and various...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-15-19, 09:55 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,684
Posted By wipekitty

Craigslist: No problems. I've bought a bunch of...

Craigslist: No problems. I've bought a bunch of bikes (ranging from a nice road bike to a mid-grade commuter bike to vintage and beater bikes) on Craigslist. Size of town and time of year can impact...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-15-19, 09:48 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,684
Posted By CliffordK

A few additional things about E-Bay: #1...

A few additional things about E-Bay:

#1 (https://www.bikeforums.net/usertag.php?do=list&action=hash&hash=1) , there are some unscrupulous sellers that toss their junk up there. Disclose just...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-15-19, 09:14 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,684
Posted By MikeyMK

Hmm. Aston Martin or Dodge. I can barely decide. ...

Hmm. Aston Martin or Dodge. I can barely decide.

To assist, I've done a 4-figure number of transactions on eBay and got to a bit of a judgement on their service.

Strengths include having...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-15-19, 08:40 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,684
Posted By CliffordK

It really depends on your needs. If you want...

It really depends on your needs.

If you want something like a used department store mountain bike, then go Craigslist. They are a dime a dozen.

On the other hand, say you're looking for...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-15-19, 08:26 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,684
Posted By delbiker1

I bought one bike from Ebay and it is a terrific...

I bought one bike from Ebay and it is a terrific bike. No one else was bidding on the bike and there was no reserve, so the price was low. The seller did a very job of packing it. We had excellent...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-15-19, 08:01 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,684
Posted By Homebrew01

On Ebay, you can select "X miles from my zip...

On Ebay, you can select "X miles from my zip code" to see only local listings.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-15-19, 07:45 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,684
Posted By rumrunn6

Craigslist and lots of success and no trouble...

Craigslist and lots of success and no trouble buying and selling
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-15-19, 06:37 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,684
Posted By '02 nrs

neither/

try FB marketplace,seems to have taken most of the wind from CL as it's not as likely to result in a shady seller.paypal offers some safety for a buyer,more than a cash sale with CL.a gamble either...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-15-19, 05:53 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,684
Posted By cyccommute

For whole bikes, I'd probably go with...

For whole bikes, I'd probably go with Craigslist...although I have yet to buy a bike from that source. For frames, I've purchased a number of them from Ebay without issue. A frame build up isn't...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-15-19, 05:14 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,684
Posted By cb400bill

I tend to like to see, touch, and ride a bike...

I tend to like to see, touch, and ride a bike before I purchase it. Especially if I am considering a used bike. Easier to do this with Craigslist than eBay.

Now, if I am looking for a specific...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-15-19, 05:13 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,684
Posted By FiftySix

I've bought one bike each from eBay and...

I've bought one bike each from eBay and Craigslist.

Craigslist gives me a better local purchasing option than eBay due to the sheer quantity of local bikes available. Which means I can see the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-13-19, 03:54 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,791
Posted By Witterings

Personally I'd rather ride with others but I...

Personally I'd rather ride with others but I prefer a small select group rather than rent-a-crowd and go with people who I know cycle at the same speed as I do and happy to do the same distance I do...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-13-19, 02:50 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,791
Posted By ericzamora

I recommend going with a good buddy who is also...

I recommend going with a good buddy who is also interested. start off with day trips, 40-60-etc. or 1-2 nighters of 30-50 miles each day. etc.

as for a bike, yeah, plenty of older used options out...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-09-19, 03:19 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 8,033
Posted By Dr.Lou

Bishop to Gardnerville has spectacular scenery, ...

Bishop to Gardnerville has spectacular scenery, especially along the Walker River, however there’re a lot of big rigs and narrow sections. Bishop south is boring and windy. There are three big...
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