The same bike is apparently on Craigslist/San Diego, which might give some idea as to the reserve. :) Maybe the one I had was worth more than I though......Nah.
____________________ CONFENTE - 62cm Road Bike - Pro Pista - $14990
Reply to: sale-186214233@craigslist.org Date: 2006-07-25, 3:03PM PDT
Invoice No. 1106 Nov. 16, 1977 Frame No. 69. color Imron Dark Chesnut Brown w/yellow decals. 10 speed. Original owner. All original, perfect, as new, with all original parts except rims, tires, spokes, and sadle. The paint has some minor scratches. Brian Baylis said he would touch up paint. Only dropped once and that was in a mud puddle. All decals as new. Brochures and rare magazine articles (one includes a list of total bikes made by Mario Confente in the U.S.) This is the best and most famous bike ever built. Long live Mario.
this is in or around Poway ____________________
Wayne Bingham Lovettsville VA USA
> I'm curious to see if this auction gets any action. Starting bid is
> $4,500 and there are no photos. Seller will not ship; you must
arrange
> pickup in Poway CA. Payment instructions: "Wire money directly to my
> bank". And he/she has but one eBay feedback. Does anyone know who
> "srluke13505" is?
>
> http://ebay.com/
>
> For some reason I'm inclined to think it is not a scam, but it does
have
> many of the telltale signs of a scam.
>
> Mark Bulgier
> Seattle WA USA