Re: [CR] ebay outing: eisentraut touring bike

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Date: Sun, 17 Jan 2010 06:57:59 -0500
From: "Michael Schmidt" <mdschmidt56@verizon.net>
To: jim abt <jamesabt@charter.net>, <Classicrendezvous@bikelist.org>
Thread-topic: [CR] ebay outing: eisentraut touring bike
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Subject: Re: [CR] ebay outing: eisentraut touring bike


As a buyer, that type of photo in an eBay auction works to my favor, not the sellers. It gives me a glimpse into the window of the seller's bike persona and how he/she treats and cares for their equipment.

I also gave some thought into Tom Adams response and that makes perfect sense to me. The reluctant seller.

By the way, I re-read my original post and apologize if it came across as condescending. It was not meant to be.

Mikey

Mike Schmidt Millington, NJ USA

On 1/16/10 8:19 PM, "jim abt" <jamesabt@charter.net> wrote:
> That is so true about the presentation of these bikes, but Mike said it
> all...their bikes.... no one twisting our arms to buy or sell them...their
> bikes. As lousy as these presentations are it is up to us to judge what they
> are worth. I am thinking that if these bikes are acquired legitimately and the
> owner shows any pride in ownership whatsoever, they would be quick to reply to
> any requests for improvements in presentation ie better photos. Seeyall
>
> Jim Abt
> Wausau, Wi. USA