John,
Couldn't agree more! It has happened to me several times and the ironic thing was, with two bikes, I ended up selling the frame only for nearly the price I was asking for the complete bicycle!!
I also don't like to part out a bike, especially after I have taken the time to build it up (which often, with 'classic bikes' requires much searching, thinking and experimenting than many folks realize).
Good Luck....
Chuck Brooks Malta, NY USA
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