Guinessisgoodforyou
Retro Wizard
If pick up has been arranged in my eyes a done deal. Your view is of course your view. We're all different.
Bargain GT in Southampton
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N-plus-one
Devout Dirtbag
I can accept that regime, provided it's clear between both parties. Vendor was transparent enough to txt back on a Tuesday to state that price had changed (implicit assumption that he'd had a better offer).
Guinessisgoodforyou
Retro Wizard
You and I will not agree so lets leave it there. Have a nice evening mate.
I suppose there is an argument that a sale isn’t a sale until the money has changed hands but I’m an old fashioned chap and I wouldn’t renege on a price once someone has agreed to collect.
I have an issue with the people who get in touch with sellers and tell them that they’re not charging enough despite having no interest in purchasing. This is in no small part responsible for the ridiculous prices some people think that their old bikes are worth.
Too many people have overpaid recently and there is a correction coming to the second hand and retro market, just as there is with new bicycle sales. A lot of people are going to be left with old bikes/parts they can’t sell.
I have an issue with the people who get in touch with sellers and tell them that they’re not charging enough despite having no interest in purchasing. This is in no small part responsible for the ridiculous prices some people think that their old bikes are worth.
Too many people have overpaid recently and there is a correction coming to the second hand and retro market, just as there is with new bicycle sales. A lot of people are going to be left with old bikes/parts they can’t sell.
I 1st messaged said seller i'd take it ( ar stated £20)...to which the they said can you collect friday and gave me postcode. Said cant make friday pm as have a funeral to attend. They said thats ok im about sat am. said yes thats fine. Next a long pause and then off sell. Msg back asking if still ok to collect sat as ad gone,was told want more money..said how much...reply £80...then cuts off the chat.
That's Farcebook Marketplace for you, maybe someone said they'd collect that day, or the next, so the seller went with that, who knows?....
I listed our 8 year old TV & soundbar last week for a nominal £20 (figured if I got enough for a few beers I'd be happy), soundbar alone was worth more..... 60+ messages, offers of £10
, asking if I could deliver it?! People saying they could collect after 10pm that day!! people saying they'd message & collect the next day... Lots of messages, lots of no further replies, excuses "I forgot, I had to work late etc" , in the end I took the lot to the local Re-Use shop at the council run recycling centre today, for free. It kind of makes you lose the will to live, and any hope in the human race tbh. I'm just glad I don't give my address out unless I'm pretty certain the buyer is genuine.
STX-RC II
GT Fan
Just found this for 700 eurosWe're not in Germany though
No idea what they think there, not even spotless, nor completely original.
GT Karakoram 1993 Tequila Sunrise 26"
Beautiful GT Karakoram early 1990s MTB retro steel bike in 26". Fully restored and ready to go. 3x7...,GT Karakoram 1993 Tequila Sunrise 26" in Brandenburg - Briesen (Mark)
