Why did Zaskar not sell

[craiga]

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll? ... :IT&ih=013

Saw this on eBay - why did it not sell? - is it because he's put a modern bottom bracket on? Is it non- reversible?

 

[Huntso]

I suspect price,dings in the frame,crap wheels and very expensive postage played a large part in it

 

[ededwards]

I'm guessing it did not sell because the reserve was not met.

Plus £40 postage is a bit pricey to say the least

 

[Anthony]

He's not helping himself by saying that he'll ship the bike with 'not very good' wheels. It might not matter to some people, but it's isn't an eBay-friendly approach.

Aside from that, the modern parts might not appeal to users of this site, but they probably do to the majority of his potential bidders. With that kit, decent wheels and the classic frame, it would sell for a lot more than that. Even without wheels, he'll perhaps do better next time he lists it.

 

[craiga]

OK,
I'm just trying to educate myself here.
Many Thanks

 

[konahed]

Because it's too expensive. Kona Explosifs with decent wheels and middleburn stuff on them dont get over £300 including postage, why should a Zaskar with pizza trays for wheels get over £240?

 

[JeRkY]

All of the above and the main reason.... pickle already has 2 of them

 

[daj]

 

[Pickle]

All of the above and the main reason.... pickle already has 2 of them

Was watching that just out of interest.

Zaskar buyers dont like modern stuff on old frames, and 'Crap wheels' coupled with large postage and a high reserve I'd say.

 

[GoldenEraMTB]

All of the above and the main reason.... pickle already has 2 of them

drastically reducing demand