Scam or no Scam?
04-07-09, 06:25 AM
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Scam or no Scam?
This looks (and smells) pretty fishy to me. I've done several fixed gear conversions and got more money than what this person is asking for a purpose built FG/SS. Can't even bother to put on an actual pic. On top of that, even added brakes worth 25% of the buyers asking price.
https://bloomington.craigslist.org/bik/1110364542.html
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https://bloomington.craigslist.org/bik/1110364542.html
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04-07-09, 06:35 AM
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Maybe it's a killer deal. If so, it's probably gone by now. If not, call and see what's up.
04-07-09, 06:41 AM
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meh, they just asking what it's actually worth, depending on the year of the ultegra and the make/model of the "brake handles".
Just because people pay more for "kilos" doesn't mean they are worth more, some of these cheap bike wholesalers know about P.T. Barnum ya know.
Just because people pay more for "kilos" doesn't mean they are worth more, some of these cheap bike wholesalers know about P.T. Barnum ya know.
04-07-09, 08:08 AM
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It's probably legit. I picked up a Giant Bowery in great condition for $200 recently. The Kilos go for $350 brand new at Bikes Direct. $200 may be less than what they can get but they may not be too savvy.
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Some people actually price a used bike at what it's worth so it will sell fast. They just want it gone without a lot of hassle.
It could be trashed as well.. like a stripped hub or something that won't be disclosed in the ad or at all.
That's the first thing I check on used crappy hubs.
It could be trashed as well.. like a stripped hub or something that won't be disclosed in the ad or at all.
That's the first thing I check on used crappy hubs.
04-07-09, 01:03 PM
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I did get a reply, so it is legit. I am so used to the conversions, I guess I don't have much of a clue about the cost of new purpose built fixies.
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