Re: [CR] 49 photos of Holy Grail Cinelli SC 1972 now

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In-Reply-To: <875676$fd6qas@outbound.icp-qv1-irony-out3.iinet.net.au>
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Date: Sat, 31 Oct 2009 16:30:51 -0700
From: "Kurt Sperry" <haxixe@gmail.com>
To: Greg S <gtsoftley@ozemail.com.au>
Cc: Bike List <classicrendezvous@bikelist.org>
Subject: Re: [CR] 49 photos of Holy Grail Cinelli SC 1972 now


2009/10/31 Greg S <gtsoftley@ozemail.com.au>:
> Hi Crew,
> I know the seller well, and he is a good guy. Enjoy the photos and consider
> the ebay sale as a reverse auction. As the price drops, or someone places an
> offer that is acceptable, the end selling price will be much higher than if
> an auction started from a base point. This strategy has paid dividends for
> my friend in the past and has set some price precedents for some classic
> Italian creations. Someone out there will pay more than what we consider
> it's worth as these babies just dont show up in this condition. Regardless,
> a sound investment - as this is quality plus. (shame about the Universal 68s
> and some bivalents would be a bonus here)
> Here is the link to these 49 pictures
> http://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclomondo/sets/72157622579932203/
> I am staying out of the debate on this and will watch quietly from the
> sidelines. I get more satisfaction creating these works of art from a pile
> of components and a workshop full of skill, focus and hard work.
> Greg Softley
> Australia

So Greg, are those your graphics on that bike?

Kurt Sperry
Bellingham, Washington
USA