Yeah, I think this guy doesn't fall into the category of "avoid at all costs", but if I buy from him again, it will be on the basis of only what I can see in the photos, assuming the description is BS. He will probably get off without negative feedback on this deal, as he would respond to it by saying he offered a full refund, which is true. So rather than engage in a feedback flamefest with him, I probably just won't leave any feedback at all.
Regards,
Jerry Moos
Edward Kasper <doghouse44@earthlink.net> wrote: A few opinions on the eBay Paramount:
Seller's feedback is 98.1% The last time I commented on a seller's feedback, a few vocal list members disagreed with my assertion that any feedback rating below 99+% is a red flag. There are going to be problems with some sales on eBay; but its the way that the problems are handled that usually results in feedback. With the Paramount seller, even some of his positive feedback reflects that he doesn't accurately describe his items. And I guess that for every one negative feedback left, there were many others not left out of fear of retaliatory feedback. Of course, there are exceptions, but I don't make major purchases where the seller's feedback is weak.
And on a bicycle related note...the Specialized stem on that bike has a 26.0 clamp diameter, so I'm not surprised if the Cinelli bar was a modern, post 26.4 model. The dating of the GP-4s has been addressed. The Shimano uniglide freewheel in the picture isn't original either...
Ed Kasper
Detroit MI