I think the entire CR list should be bidding on this one... ;) Let's set a new price record!
Duane Kennard Los Angeles, USA
On Jun 2, 2005, at 7:51 PM, Mark Poore wrote:
> It is interesting in that the seller says a local pick up is ok. I
> sent him an e-mail and asked about the brake and if was selling the
> bike without the brake. How dumb does he think folks are?
>
> Mark Poore in a cool and wet
> Slatyfork, WV
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> Sheldon Brown <CaptBike@sheldonbrown.com> wrote:
> An alert person sent me this:
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>> Did you sell your Raleigh/Baylis Professional as described on
>> ?
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>> Someone seems to be selling it (and its brake) on eBay, using
>> your pictures and text:
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> Do not be fooled, this is a FRAUD. This unique bike is NOT for sale,
> and this scam artist does not have it.
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> I've reported this to eBay.
>
> Sheldon "Caveat Emptor" Brown
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