robert,
i think your statement was essentially a statement of fact. although the auction is not over, at this point it is highly likely that the rims will find a new home in japan. that auction has turned into a bidding battle between two japanese individuals.
you know what, i hope they enjoy their new home in japan too - on a toei hopefully.
ray dobbins
miami florida
>
\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 be
\r?\n> interpreted as being negative, denigrating, or even possibly 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, 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 have
\r?\n> always left positive feedback on eBay. I very much appreciate 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