Re: [CR]Ebay woes

(Example: Component Manufacturers:Campagnolo)

Date: Thu, 21 Jun 2001 13:18:30 -0700
From: "Zenboy" <tmitoma@ricochet.net>
Organization: VeloFetish
To: Classicrendezvous@bikelist.org
Subject: Re: [CR]Ebay woes
References: <200106211831.f5LIVRU02031@troi.cc.rochester.edu>


I agree with Douglas. I have had a few transactions with Grant, usually going to his place to buy stuff, and never had any problems. While I wouldn't call him sloppy he didn't strike me as the meticulous methodical type either. He's a very "in the moment" kind of guy and seems to have little attachment to the mounds of bike stuff he has around. I wouldn't believe some people if they said they forgot something, with Grant, I'd give him the benefit of the doubt even though what he did is a little sketchy. Supply him with your facts and then let him suffer the consequences if he doesn't make things right. BTW, he's frequently in Europe on buying trips.

Tim Mitoma Mill Valley, CA

"Douglas R. Brooks" wrote:
> Sloooow down!!
> Grant Handley may be slow but he's no crook and he may
> not be worthy of some flawless eBay rating but he is an
> honest man and one of the VERY FEW people in the world from
> whom you can get RARE and beautiful French parts and bicycles.
> I have had GSH broker my Singer and sell me two Herse bikes,
> and while he may be hard to contact at times, he is a rare,
> quirky, wonderfully knowledgeable person.
>
> This is exactly the forum in which to make such a query
> because we actually have experience. Thanks to you all for that!
> best,
> Douglas Brooks
> Canandaigua, NY