ebay issue. what would you do?

[bugloss]

Oh fantastic!

I bet you're happy, although you didn't get the bike which is a shame.

 

[The History Man]

Told you it works!

 

[onegoodbike]

Thanks Bugloss ,

It's true i didn't get the bike, but my paypal balance is intact and lives to fight another day!, just have to keep trawling ebay looking for gems that others have overlooked (this rarely happens these days ). Matt

 

[bugloss]

Can I suggest that you look at ebay.be and ebay.de, you'll need a crash course in German and Dutch but they are easy to pick up. The UK seems overpriced and ebay.it can be a little tricky, although I've found the Italians to be very friendly.

The Germans are very helpful and naturally don't mess about and I can say the same about the Belgians and Dutch too. Plus America has always been easy to deal with although you've got to watch the import tax.

I'd be interested to hear what you're looking to buy.
Adam

 

[suburbanreuben]

Can I suggest that you look at ebay.be and ebay.de, you'll need a crash course in German and Dutch but they are easy to pick up. The UK seems overpriced and ebay.it can be a little tricky, although I've found the Italians to be very friendly.

The Germans are very helpful and naturally don't mess about and I can say the same about the Belgians and Dutch too. Plus America has always been easy to deal with although you've got to watch the import tax.

I'd be interested to hear what you're looking to buy.
Adam

+1. German Ebayers tend to be helpful and willing to send stuff to the UK, and postage is cheap and quick.
Bing translator is your friend here, though you occasionally get a Hovercraft full of Eels...

 

[onegoodbike]

unfortunately i think i'm looking for the same as everyone else, or so it seems whenever actually put a bid in! .
I'm basically always on the lookout for a reasonably priced steel frame with good quality components (which i think may be the most common statement you could associate with members of this fine website ). Matt

 

[bugloss]

unfortunately i think i'm looking for the same as everyone else, or so it seems whenever actually put a bid in! .
I'm basically always on the lookout for a reasonably priced steel frame with good quality components (which i think may be the most common statement you could associate with members of this fine website ). Matt

Yep, but no size or make ?

 

[onegoodbike]

57/58cm and ideally with a serial no. that starts SB.....

 

[bugloss]

I've got an SB but its 57c-t I think, stamped SB461 and 57. I'm thinking of selling it and it's got super Record First generation on it 1975 I think. Bit small for you though.

 

[onegoodbike]

You're a lucky man, I suspect that the price for such things is way out of my league. However, on a lighter note, if you fancy sticking it on ebay with a short, badly spelt description (making no mention of it's illustrious heritage), terrible photos and an odd finishing time, I'll definitely have a bid. Matt