I too have missed out on some great bargains. But you know what....so what? Life will go on and it seems like I have still managed to get some nifty deals.
I am continually amazed at the fairness of pricing on this list. We know what a lot of these items can go for on Ebuy, yet I see what I consider amazing deals. I paid $18 for a NR front derailleur that was represented as well used. It was lightly used at most and a bit of Mother's and it positively shined. $35 for some used Campy levers with "usable" white hoods. Well, the hoods were slightly dirty and the levers are pristine. Then there are the bikes I passed on. Bike with a lot of NR (or was it SR) for around $350. The components were easily worth more than that, and you got a whole bike.
Sorry if I have wandered, but I believe things have a way of working out. Patience, your time will come.
Ride on.
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Lynn Travers
Hazelwood, MO