Is this a joke?
#1
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manonthemoon
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From: Seattle, WA
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Is this a joke?
It makes it even better that the seller's name is "Twin Thunder House of Pimps."
https://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...2#ht_500wt_956
https://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...2#ht_500wt_956
#2
It makes it even better that the seller's name is "Twin Thunder House of Pimps."
https://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...2#ht_500wt_956
https://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...2#ht_500wt_956
Last edited by turtle jesus; 03-10-10 at 04:48 PM.
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nashcommguy
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Bikes: Commuters: Fuji Delray road, Fuji Discovery mtb...Touring: Softride Traveler...Road: C-dale SR300
Doesn't appear to be. He's got great comps. One could build the same bike for half that amount though.
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#11
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I emailed the seller to compliment him on his funny joke listing. He responded, apparently this thing is for real:
WELL I CAN LOWER THE PRICE A LITTLE BIT BECAUSE BETWEEN E-BAY AND PAYPAL, THEY TAKE 6%, SO THAT IS $165.00. THIS IS A NO JOKE FIXED GEAR BIKE. IT'S GOT MAD STYLE IT'S SUPER LIGHT, STRONG AND FAST, IT'S NOT SOME STORE BOUGHT $200.00 TO $1500.00 FIXY, IT'S A FUNCTIONAL WORK OF ART. IF YOU WANT A DEAL ON A PIECE OF ART E-MAIL ME
WELL I CAN LOWER THE PRICE A LITTLE BIT BECAUSE BETWEEN E-BAY AND PAYPAL, THEY TAKE 6%, SO THAT IS $165.00. THIS IS A NO JOKE FIXED GEAR BIKE. IT'S GOT MAD STYLE IT'S SUPER LIGHT, STRONG AND FAST, IT'S NOT SOME STORE BOUGHT $200.00 TO $1500.00 FIXY, IT'S A FUNCTIONAL WORK OF ART. IF YOU WANT A DEAL ON A PIECE OF ART E-MAIL ME
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From: nashville, tn
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#17
The wheel set is probably up 500 dollars or something. The frame cost about 200-300 dollar, right? Crank/BB would like somewhere around 200-300. Everything else probably add up to few hundred. ... The seller would need to explain what's so obscenely expensive about it.
But then who would buy that stuff even at "right" price? Schizophrenic combination of components. I would probably need to take it part and exchange most of the components with proper stuff. (Plus, colors! I thought I was color-blind, I wasn't the worst.)
But then who would buy that stuff even at "right" price? Schizophrenic combination of components. I would probably need to take it part and exchange most of the components with proper stuff. (Plus, colors! I thought I was color-blind, I wasn't the worst.)
#18
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anyone look at his other listings?
https://cgi.ebay.com/VELOCITY-GOLD-WH...item588446157f
deep v's for $550.. which is a great deal because apparently deep v's retail for $1,000
https://cgi.ebay.com/VELOCITY-GOLD-WH...item588446157f
deep v's for $550.. which is a great deal because apparently deep v's retail for $1,000
#19
anyone look at his other listings?
https://cgi.ebay.com/VELOCITY-GOLD-WH...item588446157f
deep v's for $550.. which is a great deal because apparently deep v's retail for $1,000
https://cgi.ebay.com/VELOCITY-GOLD-WH...item588446157f
deep v's for $550.. which is a great deal because apparently deep v's retail for $1,000
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From: Waxahachie, Texas
Bikes: Gios Compact Pro 10 Chorus, Gios single speed, Pedal Force RS2 10 chorus, CAAD5 10 Centaur, Diamondback dirt bike, Fuji Fixed Gear.
If it was a University of Texas bike it might be worth $2350.00; as is -- meh.





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