Did I overpay for this bike I bought on ebay?
02-06-07, 06:12 PM
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Did I overpay for this bike I bought on ebay?
I sold my bike a while back and have been looking around for a high end bike local to me. I guess I got caught up in a bidding war and I put in a bid for more than I originally planned on. To be honest, I don't know much about the frame manufacturer.....Torelli. The bike feels lighter than my last bike, a Kestrel 200SCi.
Basically the ad description reads:
04 Torelli Scappa 57 cm. Hand Made In Italy. Columbus Aluminum w/Carbon Fiber Seat Stays. Dura Ace 9 speed.American Classic 420 race wheels. Easton Carbon Fiber, Bars, Forks, Seat Post, And Easton Magnesium Stem.Look Pedals and FIZIK Seat. Bike is in excellent condition.
Hopefully I didn't pay too much over market value. Originally my budget was $1000 max. The auction ended at $1225 and the seller was local so I didn't have to pay any shipping costs. I guess I just wanted a bike right away for this weekend. Bike rides great though.
Basically the ad description reads:
04 Torelli Scappa 57 cm. Hand Made In Italy. Columbus Aluminum w/Carbon Fiber Seat Stays. Dura Ace 9 speed.American Classic 420 race wheels. Easton Carbon Fiber, Bars, Forks, Seat Post, And Easton Magnesium Stem.Look Pedals and FIZIK Seat. Bike is in excellent condition.
Hopefully I didn't pay too much over market value. Originally my budget was $1000 max. The auction ended at $1225 and the seller was local so I didn't have to pay any shipping costs. I guess I just wanted a bike right away for this weekend. Bike rides great though.
02-06-07, 06:17 PM
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Torelli's are nice bikes, and Dura Ace 9 speed isn't too shabby either. Provided it's never been crashed, I'd say you did well. I'm sure the frame will well outlast those wheels 
02-06-07, 06:23 PM
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Torelli is a decent frame, but not exactly a Colnago. When you start to compare it against a new Campy Record BD bike for $1495, its not exactly bargain basement.
If it really is in excellent condition you should get lots of enjoyment out of it, and 3 years from now it won't matter if you might have paid a couple hundred too much.
If it really is in excellent condition you should get lots of enjoyment out of it, and 3 years from now it won't matter if you might have paid a couple hundred too much.
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02-06-07, 06:26 PM
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Originally Posted by FormerBMX'er
Bid once, bid your max!
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02-06-07, 06:30 PM
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I have a Torelli and its a very good frame.
https://www.bikeforums.net/road-cycling/258697-my-new-ride-torelli-spada.html
https://www.bikeforums.net/road-cycling/258697-my-new-ride-torelli-spada.html
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02-06-07, 06:39 PM
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If
You are you happy with it?
Then
No you did not pay to much
Else
Yes you paid to much
End if
You are you happy with it?
Then
No you did not pay to much
Else
Yes you paid to much
End if
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Well this thing is $1300.
So I guess you got a decent deal.
https://www.bikesdirect.com/products/..._preorders.htm
So I guess you got a decent deal.
https://www.bikesdirect.com/products/..._preorders.htm
02-06-07, 06:48 PM
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Originally Posted by Psimet2001
+1 - Then walk away. If you lose it by $0.01 just think that there's probably a better bike out there anyway....
OP...don't play that game bro. Beautiful bike. You obviously wanted it and got it. You could have perhaps found a different bike for that price but not much more bike.
Ride it like you stole it.
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Originally Posted by FormerBMX'er
Bid once, bid your max!
This also has the advantage of preventing *you* from raising your max bid in the final momenets because you decide you can afford it. Because if you do win, you will have regrets of overpaying. And if you don't, it wasn't worth it to you, the auction is over, and you can move on to the next one.
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Originally Posted by 80vette
If
You are you happy with it?
Then
No you did not pay to much
Else
Yes you paid to much
End if
You are you happy with it?
Then
No you did not pay to much
Else
Yes you paid to much
End if
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Originally Posted by FormerBMX'er
Bid once, bid your max!
02-06-07, 08:26 PM
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Originally Posted by SDRider
I prefer to use a snipe tool to grab the item at the last moment. I put in my maximum well before the auction ends and if I win it fine, if not...no big deal. Sniping is great because it outbids the people watching and furiously clicking to rebid by outbidding them with 5 seconds left on the auction.
02-06-07, 08:29 PM
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Originally Posted by 80vette
If
You are you happy with it?
Then
No you did not pay to much
You are you happy with it?
Then
No you did not pay to much
02-06-07, 10:32 PM
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If
Any bike=that price
And
You ride your ass off for a season
Then
You paid less than you should have
Else don't ride
End if
Any bike=that price
And
You ride your ass off for a season
Then
You paid less than you should have
Else don't ride
End if
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You should not ask if you over paid. You took your money and were willing to pay what you thought it was worth to you. It is called a market.
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Originally Posted by Psimet2001
+1 - Then walk away. If you lose it by $0.01 just think that there's probably a better bike out there anyway....
Warning! Psimet is a voyeur........block out your windows.
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Originally Posted by msheron
My theory exactly...............have you been peaking in my windows eaves dropping on my ideas and my ways of life?
Warning! Psimet is a voyeur........block out your windows.
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Originally Posted by kmart
Doing it yourself makes it more fun.
i don't know about you, but the only thing that i've ever lost that i was happy about, was weight...
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Originally Posted by FormerBMX'er
Bid once, bid your max!
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You bid, you paid, it's all a done deal. Now go ride it like you got the most awesome deal in the history of cycling. You'll forget the initial price in no time.
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Originally Posted by FormerBMX'er
Bid once, bid your max!
