Steven Maasland wrote:
> With regards to the Colnago sold by list member Alex March:
> http://ebay.com/
>
>
> I was somewhat disappointed by the comment made by John to Charles'
> comment: "Just goes to show..the money is out there, for the best
> stuff. The market may be soft for some things right now, but not for
> things like this."
>
> I don't find it constructive or desirable to make comments like:
> "Sure. Overall, the recent downturn in the economy has not affected
> the very wealthy. In fact, it's just broadened the gap between the
> very rich and very poor. That, in itself, is a very dangerous thing,
> that historically leads to all manner of ills."
>
> It is all a matter of priorities. for all you know, the buyer of the
> bike might be living in a trailer park. It would certainly not be the
> first time that such a collectible bike ends up in the hands of a
> real purist rather than somebody who simply had some loose change
> lying around.
>
> I am personally glad that it would appear that it is an American who
> purchased the bike. Perhaps I will now have the chance to see such an
> original bike. All previous ones that have showed up seemed to have
> been spirited away from Europe in an Eastward direction (wink wing
> Greg!), perhaps never to be seen in North America.
>
> Steven Maasland Moorestown, NJ USA
Steven,
I'm very sorry that you find the truth so offensive.
It must be horrible for you to find that others have different priorities.
I'll pray for you.
Rick Burns
Streator, IL usa