I've had very similar things on bikes I was bidding on. When I asked for details and pics of the purported 'same bike' that was on offer I invariably got a pic that was swiped from the auction page and basically the same description! I replied and copied eBay telling him to go try and dupe someone else.
David Bilenkey Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
> -----Original Message-----
> From: classicrendezvous-bounces@bikelist.org
> [mailto:classicrendezvous-bounces@bikelist.org]On Behalf Of Tom Sanders
> Sent: November 12, 2003 9:12 AM
> To: classicrendezvous@bikelist.org
> Subject: [CR]Suspicuous Cinelli offering
>
>
> I have just received the following E-Mail and am highly
> suspicious. Have any of you folks had dealings with this person
> or received a similar mailing?
>
>
> To member: tsan7759142
> >From member: marcello_barosanul@yahoo.com
>
> --------------------
>
>
> Dear customer,
> I am sorry to drop in like that but i have seen that
> you are interested to buy this Vintage Cinelli bike.
> I have the Vintage Cinelli bike
> just like that one and i really need to sell it fast and i will give
> it to you (only if you are interested) at a cheaper price(1000 usd)
> Thanks for understanding and please reply if you want
> to make a fast and good deal.
> Have a good day
>
>
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Tom Sanders
Lansing, Mi