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Post by oldroadietehachapi on May 13, 2021 14:08:39 GMT
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Post by brianbutler on May 13, 2021 18:58:59 GMT
Looks like a nice one and only 100 miles away so I could theoretically pick it up for $15 in gas. Might be interesting to put in a low ball bid but I probably won't.
Brian
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Post by oldroadietehachapi on May 13, 2021 19:54:56 GMT
I would watch the auction end; biding might be very low.
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Post by Jem on May 13, 2021 20:02:37 GMT
Good luck! Hope someone gets a deal
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Post by brianbutler on May 13, 2021 21:13:04 GMT
I would watch the auction end; biding might be very low. I agree, bidding will be thin. The shipping cost pretty much limits the pool to Connecticut and nearby. I just messaged the seller to see if pickup is an option.
Brian
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Post by rodh on May 13, 2021 23:11:01 GMT
Urgh, so frustrating ... I want those pedals!
(actually the whoke bike would be nice, but the shipping to the UK would be terrible).
This one looks pretty much all original to me ... so with a bit of TLC could go like the wind again.
Fingers crossed he'll OK the pickup for you Brian.
Best,
Rod
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Post by ks1u on May 14, 2021 0:31:03 GMT
I'm only 40 miles away, but my garage is full!
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Post by brianbutler on May 14, 2021 2:05:22 GMT
I'm only 40 miles away, but my garage is full! I'm 100 miles away and my garage is full as well and the frame size is a bit small. I think I'll have to skip this one. The seller did OK free local pickup but cannot change the shipping options on the listing so we would have to "figure it out afterward."
Rod, I agree about the pedals.
Brian
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Post by brianbutler on May 15, 2021 12:50:12 GMT
It went for $31, not to me.
Brian
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Post by oldroadietehachapi on May 15, 2021 13:46:14 GMT
Incredibly cheap!
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Post by Jem on May 15, 2021 19:47:42 GMT
I have conflicting thoughts about that ending price.
Part of me just loves the fact that a high quality, lightweight retro racing bike can still be had for pocket money prices. Then the other half of me is outraged that it is so underpriced and undervalued by the modern world of bike people.
But ultimately I am coming down on the 'pleased' side, as I know that if I had all my bikes stolen or lost in a fire, and then lost all my money, then I would never be many days away from buying a classic Viscount, that would cheer me up no end.
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Post by brianbutler on May 15, 2021 20:49:46 GMT
I have conflicting thoughts about that ending price. Part of me just loves the fact that a high quality, lightweight retro racing bike can still be had for picket money prices. Then the other half of me is outraged that it is so underpriced and undervalued by the modern world of bike people. But ultimately I am coming down on the 'pleased' side, as I know that if I had all my bikes stolen or lost in a fire, and then lost all my money, then I would never be many days away from buying a classic Viscount, that would cheer me up no end. Well put, and congratulations on your new status as Lord High Viscount.
Brian
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Post by franco on May 16, 2021 8:51:42 GMT
What a bargain. Be nice to think someone will be out riding it again  |
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Post by Jem on May 17, 2021 7:47:01 GMT
I have conflicting thoughts about that ending price. Part of me just loves the fact that a high quality, lightweight retro racing bike can still be had for picket money prices. Then the other half of me is outraged that it is so underpriced and undervalued by the modern world of bike people. But ultimately I am coming down on the 'pleased' side, as I know that if I had all my bikes stolen or lost in a fire, and then lost all my money, then I would never be many days away from buying a classic Viscount, that would cheer me up no end. Well put, and congratulations on your new status as Lord High Viscount.
Brian
Haha! I'd not noticed. Maybe that should be changed to 'too much time on his hands on bike forums type guy'? I'm rather embarrassed now. I'll have a word with Admin to change the member descriptors and get myself a bit more back down to earth I think |
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Post by dracco on May 19, 2021 14:25:15 GMT
"Be nice to think someone will be out riding it again"
That would be nice....or will the buyer simply dismantle it and sell the parts separately?
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