Bob, The bike did not sell on ebay because the final price did not meet reserve. Mike Schmidt Stirling, NJ
> Folks, I just happened to notice that the beautiful and unique Goodrich
> "Porteur" bike had just sold on eBay... for under $2,300.
>
> http://ebay.com/
>
> Now, although I'm happy for the buyer, I'm absolutely disgusted that so
> stunning a custom bike could sell for so low. Admittedly, my mind
> dwells in a very small obsessive realm (with regard to bicycles) and my
> values are certainly not the norm among bicyclists with whom I share the
> road out in the Real World. So, perhaps I'm just nuts.... no,... I'm
> definitely nuts. Nevertheless, I suggest that everyone on this list go
> down to their LBS and look at what absolute garbage currently sells for
> $2,300, these days.
>
> Personally, I think the Goodrich bike should have sold for at least 4k.
> And, I'm almost ashamed that I did not bid, The one thing stopping me
> was that the frame would have been a smidge too tall for even my rather
> long legs to straddle - and even wearing thick soled shoes (yeah, I
> considered it) and I do stubbornly insist on buying only bikes which I
> will actually ride.
>
> Well, at least I know that there is one like-minded (and very fortunate)
> person out there who will be riding a beautifully executed and carefully
> thought out bike. My sincere congratulations go out to that person. If
> he is a List member, I would love to here his thoughts about making that
> purchase.
>
> Bob Hanson, Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA