Thanks to the many who have responded. I agree the photos aren't the best and Also I could have helped myself a little better in regards to just seperating the old and new, offering only the vintage. Thanks again for the advice and also the many supports.
Walt "Sport (inside joke)" Skrzypek FC, Pa
> I think a classic bike is worth whatever you can get for it. If you
> describe it accurately, you cannot rip the buyer off. I was never a Zeus
> fan, but I'm sure someone out there is pining for one. If the two of you
> get together, then everyone is happy. I really don't think anyone has any
> business trying to end an auction early with an offer below the opening
bid.
> Let them wait until the auction is over.
>
> I do think you ought to put a better photo up there though. That one
> couldn't be much worse.
>
> My two-cents,
>
> Steve Barner--with the Colnago sitting unridden in the back of my car, and
> me just leaving work at 10:45 pm. -- bummer.
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Wspokes" <wspokes@penn.com>
> To: <classicrendezvous@bikelist.org>
> Sent: Thursday, June 13, 2002 9:29 PM
> Subject: [CR]ebay help needed. responding to a ...
>
>
> > responding to a rather interesting email...
> > CR listees
> >
> > I am asking for a little help here, earlier I posted a Zeus road
bicycle.
> I
> > have since gotten an email which is a little harsh suggesting that I
> accept
> > a far lower price for the bicycle. I took the email as a little rude.
> > name withheld:
> > >
> > > How's $150? Most of the parts aren't even Spanish and you're not even
> > selling a complete bike. Seems a bit pricey.
> > >
> >
> > I hope the individual who sent me the email isn't a member because I
> > surely won't send something worded as he did which may come across as
> rude.
> > So I would like some honest opinions from the group. Please send offlist
> if
> > you wish. Am I off base on what I am looking at and what I am offering?
I
> > know what I have invested and what I would hope to get out of the
bicycle.
> I
> > feel with the Zeus frameset and other parts that I was being fair. But I
> > would like to know how other members feel. Please let me know your
honest
> > opinions. Here's the link:
> > http://ebay.com/
> > Here's the description:
> >
> >
> > Up for bid is a 1974 Zeus Classic road bicycle, 61cm c-t, 58cm c-c top
> tube.
> > Classic Zeus cro-moly lugged frameset and fork, made in Spain. New
orange
> > paint job, Many new old stock classic parts and other new parts as well.
> > everything is here for the project except for a front wheel and front
> brake
> > calipers. 700c wide Hybrid rear wheel with a RSX (Fat) hub, Used 700x
28c
> > vittoria mastercross tire, New 7 speed rear cassette, New KMC chain,
> > Campagnolo triumph brake levers with intact hoods(cracked but not
> crumbly!),
> > used Suntour bar end shifters, NOS orange tressostar cloth handlebar
tape
> > with 2 or 3 spare NOS rolls. NOS Zeus Supercronos rear derailleur,
> Crankset
> > features a Zeus 43t chainring, Zeus chainring bolts, (2) Zeus Cyclocross
> > guideplates don either side of chainring, Crankset is nicely milled on
> both
> > sides. Left crankarm is NOS, crankarms are 175mm. This bicycle has the
> > original Zeus downtube cable guides nicely polished with no rust
anywhere.
> > Also has suntour cable stop on downtube, dia-compe and shimano top tube
> > cable guides. No pedals with this bicycle. New WTB dirt drop handlebars,
> New
> > Giant EXT adjustable stem, Zeus headset, Super clean Zeus Bottom bracket
> > (might even be NOS, it is so clean and smooth). dia-compe rear brake
> > caliper. Strong, made in Japan, seatpost with a NOS beautiful Zeus 2000
> > exclusive black saddle. This was a project I began and just never
finished
> > and the need for cash now forces the sell. I never rode this bicycle and
> it
> > is super clean and with all the Zeus NOS components, this would make a
> great
> > starter project and easy to complete. This bicycle will be packed and
> > shipped by a professional bicycle shop. Cost of shipping is just $30.
> Winner
> > to pay via money order, cashiers check, credit card, and of course,
cash.
> > payment must be received within 7 days of auction end. email me within 3
> > days. email me with any questions, wspokes@penn.com Good Luck and
thanks!
> My
> > picture is showing up terrible so you can check out other pics here:
> > http://users.penn.com/
> >
> > Any comments, email me. Thanks
> >
> > Walt Skrzypek
> > Falls Creek, Pa