Bruce,
I've purchased several bikes from distant locales through Craigslist -- three that come to mind (there may have been more) are a 1963 Cinelli from Raleigh, NC, a 1973 Colnago from Golden, CO and a 1981 Roberson from San Diego,CA. For all three I found local help, including help with payment and shipping. I sent funds to my local person via PayPal and then that person paid for and picked up the bike, boxed and shipped it. With one of those my local helper was a cousin. With the other two, I put out a call on the CR list for assistance and one of our wonderful comrades volunteered. (You know who you are -- thanks again to you both!)
All three came off without a hitch.
Best,
David
David G. White Burlington, VT
bruce thomson wrote:
> I stumbled on this site a while back and it seems to work but the deletions
> from the list are numerous. Has anyone had luck in having something pur
> chased from out-of state from Craigslist? Its sketchy enough buying from
> individuals, but when I answer an ad locally at least I can go and look at
> an item and decide if its a safe buy.
>
> Bruce Thomson Spokane WA 99204
> (509) 747 4314
> Masi3v4me@yahoo.com rapidfire10ring@hotmail.com
>
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>
> --- On Sat, 12/20/08, Todd Grantham <wtgrantham@comcast.net> wrote:
> From: Todd Grantham <wtgrantham@comcast.net>
> Subject: [CR]Awesome search site
> To: classicrendezvous@bikelist.org
> Date: Saturday, December 20, 2008, 6:13 PM
>
> I have only been a member of the list for a short time, but I just want
> to make sure everyone is aware of this awesome search site (not mine,
> but one I came across awhile ago) Just search for the brand you are
> looking for and boom all the ebay and craigslist you can stand!
> http://www.jaxed.com/
> il=&ys=&ye=&submit=++++go++++
> Todd Grantham
> Fort Wayne Indiana
> United States