Re: [CR]URLs for Toei, Pegasus, etc

(Example: Framebuilding:Tubing:Falck)

From: "garry nold" <lksbks@ix.netcom.com>
To: <chuckschmidt@earthlink.net>, <classicrendezvous@bikelist.org>
References: <l03130302b6f16ec4bad7@[128.111.200.88]> <3ACBE317.AF7@earthlink.net>
Subject: Re: [CR]URLs for Toei, Pegasus, etc
Date: Wed, 4 Apr 2001 19:20:18 -0700


Chuck, I would be the first to agree. The NR derailer that I saved for and cost $29.99 at the time, now sells for that even used up! Unfortunately the example you cite was a fraud. The Road Show folks even use it as an example of unscrupulous dealers. The guy that gave the fake appraisal was kicked off the show. Garry Nold lksbks@ix.netcom.com

Almost 70deg near Seattle today, go Mariners!
> I don't think this is the case. I think it has always been an "Antiques
> Road Show" kind of situation. People not aware of the current market
> value of their possessions. The guy getting his antique saber apprased
> that he found in the attic and played with as a kid (even cutting
> watermellon with it) and being told "on today's market this piece is
> worth between $80,000 and $120,000!"
>
> People have expressed their surprise on this list... not outrage.
>
> When I hear someone say, "I could buy a whole bike for what you payed
> for that derailleur!" I say, "And your point is...?"
>
> Chuck Schmidt
> South Pasadena, California