chuck, are these rims so rare as to justify the price, or is the price at this point really a reflection of the passion?
i don't know about the rims, but i'm guessing its the passion.
ray dobbins
miami florida
> And bottom line...
\r?\n>
\r?\n> I'm in absolute awe over the raw PASSION these two guys display in
\r?\n> this
\r?\n> hand to hand throw down over a pair of rims! WOW!!!
\r?\n>
\r?\n> Chuck Schmidt
\r?\n> South Pasadena, Southern California
\r?\n>
\r?\n> ternst wrote:
\r?\n> >
\r?\n> > I too, took Robert's comment on the rims as complimentary.
\r?\n> > Never had any problems with any Japanese people or dealings. Bike
\r?\n> or
\r?\n> > otherwise. It's too bad our society is falling into a politically
\r?\n> neutral
\r?\n> > position by the neutered.
\r?\n> > Get a life, folks.
\r?\n> > I think by far and large, the good critical commentary on our
\r?\n> subject matter
\r?\n> > on the CR is very healthy.
\r?\n> > We need some pro and con so we all can learn.
\r?\n> > Doesn't make it unfriendly or disrespectful.
\r?\n> > Please don't forget: We live in a republic, a republic is a nation
\r?\n> locked in
\r?\n> > argument, when argument ceases, the republic ceases.
\r?\n> > In my opinion, most bicyclists are by nature more independent and
\r?\n> > freethinking. Good commentary and discourse are learning and
\r?\n> growing
\r?\n> > experiences.
\r?\n> > Hip, hip, hooray for the bike.
\r?\n> > Ted Ernst
\r?\n> > Palos Verdes Estates, CA
\r?\n> > ----- Original Message -----
\r?\n> > From: "Raymond Dobbins" <raydobbins2003@yahoo.com>
\r?\n> > To: "Anderson, Robert" <randerson2@grey.com>;
\r?\n> > <classicrendezvous@bikelist.org>
\r?\n> > Sent: Thursday, October 20, 2005 7:16 PM
\r?\n> > Subject: RE: [CR]Yowza! Mavic rims at $1250 on eBay?
\r?\n> >
\r?\n> > > robert,
\r?\n> > >
\r?\n> > > i think your statement was essentially a statement of fact.
\r?\n> although
\r?\n> > > the auction is not over, at this point it is highly likely that
\r?\n> the
\r?\n> > > rims will find a new home in japan. that auction has turned into
\r?\n> a
\r?\n> > > bidding battle between two japanese individuals.
\r?\n> > >
\r?\n> > > you know what, i hope they enjoy their new home in japan too - on
\r?\n> a
\r?\n> > > toei hopefully.
\r?\n> > >
\r?\n> > > ray dobbins
\r?\n> > > miami florida
\r?\n> > >
\r?\n> > > --- "Anderson, Robert" <randerson2@grey.com> wrote:
\r?\n> > >
\r?\n> > >>
\r?\n> > >> earlier I wrote:
\r?\n> > >> I hope they enjoy their new home in Japan.
\r?\n> > >>
\r?\n> > >> It has been pointed out to me that perhaps this statement could
\r?\n> be
\r?\n> > >> interpreted as being negative, denigrating, or even possibly
\r?\n> racist i
\r?\n> > >>
\r?\n> > >> regards to our fellow bicycle enthusiasts in Japan.
\r?\n> > >> Nothing could be further from the truth. I was merely stating an
\r?\n> > >> opinion, that these types of items, at these types of prices,
\r?\n> are
\r?\n> > >> often
\r?\n> > >> purchased by Japanese bidders. Nothing more.
\r?\n> > >>
\r?\n> > >> I, myself have sold a number of classic bicycle related items to
\r?\n> > >> Japanese collectors and without exception have had positive
\r?\n> > >> experiences.
\r?\n> > >> The collectors in Japan that I have dealt with have been polite,
\r?\n> > >> enthusiastic, generous and appreciative. In my experience thay
\r?\n> have
\r?\n> > >> always left positive feedback on eBay. I very much appreciate
\r?\n> having
\r?\n> > >> them as customers.
\r?\n> > >>
\r?\n> > >> What I SHOULD have said was: I would absolutely LOVE to see the
\r?\n> > >> bicycle
\r?\n> > >> that these rims are destined to be a part of.
\r?\n> > >>
\r?\n> > >> Regards,
\r?\n> > >> Rob Anderson
\r?\n> > >> Brooklyn, NY