Old Ned
Old School Grand Master
A mate of mine has a mid 90's Gios Compact Pro in the usual Blue with chrome lugs, forks, rear ends etc. It's fitted out with 8 speed Corus, Cinelli, Rolls etc. It also happens to be exactly the right size for me and he's thinking of selling it. It's been well used over the years (he was a national veterans road race champion on it one year) but is still in good condition.
Now then, I know we have the 'what's it worth' thread but it seems that not many people bother to use it so I'm going to be cheeky and ask here.
What sort of offer should I make that's sensible but not OTT. I'm not going to make the sort of offer that he might get from a 'collector' in the US (sincerly no offence to our US members here but some of your countrymen do seem to have more money than sense when it comes to e-bay!) but I would like to buy it - and use it!
Any help will be gratefully received.
Now then, I know we have the 'what's it worth' thread but it seems that not many people bother to use it so I'm going to be cheeky and ask here.
What sort of offer should I make that's sensible but not OTT. I'm not going to make the sort of offer that he might get from a 'collector' in the US (sincerly no offence to our US members here but some of your countrymen do seem to have more money than sense when it comes to e-bay!) but I would like to buy it - and use it!
Any help will be gratefully received.