Potential sale rant

[cdn_bacon]

Local boy selling Corima carbon wheel set.

http://toronto.craigslist.ca/yrk/bop/5632561489.html

Please see the email response below.

You are asking how many Km’s. It’s not a Honda. Were done.

Subject: Corima Winium Carbon Wheelset

Good morning, I have a few questions concerning the wheelset.
Tubular?
Approx km's? And approx tire amount left on the Tufo's?
Are there Skewers?
And do you have an 11spd cassette for sale as well?

Did I miss something in asking that... honestly. That's just how my day is going. And apparently I won't be $520 shorter in the bank.

[ColonelJLloyd]

He's an imperial kinda guy.

[AngryScientist]

not someone you want to do business with IMO.

the price was good, maybe. dont even know what brand hubs are in those. dont let that bother you, you saved yourself a hassle most likely.

[Mzilliox]

wow, charming human. its not a Honda... what is with people, you post something for sale but won't answer A simple question?

[Cicli]

Oh well. Move on, seems like a jerk.

[sandyrs]

I think the average craigslist seller falls somewhere between cro-magnon and homo erectus in terms of intelligence, charm and general decency. Of course, the average buyer is typically either a lowballer, a scammer or a creep so I guess the two probably are related. This is why I love the classifieds here so much. :beer:

[sandyrs]

That said, anyone else want to join me in asking how many KMs are on the wheelset? (Kidding kind of)

[Brian Cdn]

That said, anyone else want to join me in asking how many KMs are on the wheelset? (Kidding kind of)

I pm'd Cdn Bacon with a similar thoughts a few minutes ago....

[redir]

No soup for you!

Geesh I hope that guy is not in sales.

[FlashUNC]

Cubits or gtfo.

[Black Dog]

That said, anyone else want to join me in asking how many KMs are on the wheelset? (Kidding kind of)

Just did. :)

[GregL]

Walk away. If the seller won't respond to very reasonable, polite questions, you don't want to do business with him.

-Greg

[OldCrank]

and, with PL, who needs CL?

[Anarchist]

Just did. :)

As did I.

[binxnyrwarrsoul]

That said, anyone else want to join me in asking how many KMs are on the wheelset? (Kidding kind of)

Done.

[dustyrider]

Don't start with the mileage question. This is your chance to deliver ten fold the pain that is selling on Craigslist. Start with something like: "are the wheels still available?" Work your way up to the manufacturer's rider weight limit, by asking for weight and spoke count in individual emails. Definitely slip in what speed the hub is when you ask about the spacing. Then, BAM!
Ask how many kilometers are on the wheelset!

If you really want to get 'em just pick a parking lot near a public space and tell him you can meet him there at some time. After making him wait for a few minutes past the scheduled time, give a call and tell him you're out to dinner with your wife and have to bring the in-laws home first, but you're on your way.

[binxnyrwarrsoul]

Don't start with the mileage question. This is your chance to deliver ten fold the pain that is selling on Craigslist. Start with something like: "are the wheels still available?" Work your way up to the manufacturer's rider weight limit, by asking for weight and spoke count in individual emails. Definitely slip in what speed the hub is when you ask about the spacing. Then, BAM!
Ask how many kilometers are on the wheelset!

If you really want to get 'em just pick a parking lot near a public space and tell him you can meet him there at some time. After making him wait for a few minutes past the scheduled time, give a call and tell him you're out to dinner with your wife and have to bring the in-laws home first, but you're on your way.

Hmmm, we've, I mean you've done this before.

[Veloo]

If he wrote his ad properly to begin with you wouldn't have to ask any questions in the first place.
And three pics of the same thing basically. No closeups?

[CMiller]

You even said good morning!

No jerks policy to buying things, on CL and in shops.

[weiwentg]

Done.

Done, and I even spelled it kilometres :-p

[Anarchist]

I am somewhat disappointed that the only response I got was ... "nope"

I feel cheated.

[geordanh]

I asked him if he was interested in a trade for a high km civic.

[Dead Man]

I asked how many MILES.

Expecting different results. Standby for update.

[Brian Cdn]

Don't start with the mileage question. This is your chance to deliver ten fold the pain that is selling on Craigslist. Start with something like: "are the wheels still available?" Work your way up to the manufacturer's rider weight limit, by asking for weight and spoke count in individual emails. Definitely slip in what speed the hub is when you ask about the spacing. Then, BAM!
Ask how many kilometers are on the wheelset!

If you really want to get 'em just pick a parking lot near a public space and tell him you can meet him there at some time. After making him wait for a few minutes past the scheduled time, give a call and tell him you're out to dinner with your wife and have to bring the in-laws home first, but you're on your way.


Dusty,

I like your style !

[onsight512]

Don't start with the mileage question. This is your chance to deliver ten fold the pain that is selling on Craigslist. Start with something like: "are the wheels still available?" Work your way up to the manufacturer's rider weight limit, by asking for weight and spoke count in individual emails. Definitely slip in what speed the hub is when you ask about the spacing. Then, BAM!
Ask how many kilometers are on the wheelset!

If you really want to get 'em just pick a parking lot near a public space and tell him you can meet him there at some time. After making him wait for a few minutes past the scheduled time, give a call and tell him you're out to dinner with your wife and have to bring the in-laws home first, but you're on your way.

plan initiated...

[Cicli]

plan initiated...

You know that wont stand out. You will just blend in with all the jamokes that frequent craigs pile.

[Louis]

Speaking of CL and kooks, I don't look forward to the time when I decide to sell my Ninja 300 moto. I don't think you get much trade-in for used motorcycles, especially that type (assuming my next one is purchased from a dealer) so if I want to get a decent return I should sell it myself. However, motos are way worse than bicycles, when it comes to stuff like test rides, cash-in-hand, etc.

[regularguy412]

BWahahahahaha.

This is the BEST humor thread in weeks!

The seller just didn't realize he pi$$ed off the wrong bunch.

I say ya get what ya deserve.

Carry on!

Mike in AR:beer:

[Dead Man]

I just got a reply:


Hey... look like some nice wheels, good price..

How many miles on these?

Thanks

-B

http://toronto.craigslist.ca/yrk/bop/5632561489.html

craigslist 5632561489 <nnfv5-5632561489@sale.craigslist.org>
5:57 PM (1 minute ago)

to d4c8c30bc6af38.
About 5 years old. Couple of 1,000 k. Used mainly in South Carolina

So apparently you gotta ask for miles to get KMs. Mystery solved

[Cornfed]

I asked for leagues.

[leftyfreak]

So apparently you gotta ask for miles to get KMs. Mystery solved

Are you sure that's how to interpret a "couple of 1,000 k"? It could mean 2 million miles, couldn't it? :eek:

[Louis]

I asked for leagues.

What does Captain Nemo have to do with these wheels? :confused:

[Anarchist]

Seems they are still available ....


" ... Yep. I have been too busy riding to sell them.
Location: Richmond Hill Central Library Yonge St. & Major Mackenzie-Southern
parking lot. I have a commitment tomorrow night, Let me know what is good
for you. .... "

[regularguy412]

I just got a reply:






So apparently you gotta ask for miles to get KMs. Mystery solved

He he he..... step away from the potential sale.

Mike in AR:beer:

[fourflys]

I asked this:
"Hi,

Great looking wheels… I’m curious if you’re the first owner? How many miles do they have on them? "

here is the reply:
"Got them from Henry @ Labici for my wife. Used in South Carolina for climbing the Appalachians. 5 years old so I would guess a couple of thousand"

;)

[Louis]

At what point does one start to feel sorry for the guy who's now the butt of the joke?

[Dead Man]

You should link him this thread.

https://encrypted-tbn2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQ61CXMK7ICUq12aht8VJRlzMaAsdCMa 63w8OTqu7kRW1S1pbs7

[firerescuefin]

Asked him from 3 different email addresses. :)

[Ken Robb]

No one asked why he was selling his wife's wheels? Are they stolen? :D

[Dead Man]

No one asked why he was selling his wife's wheels? Are they stolen? :D

She alriddy dun drained the bank account when she split with Sancho.... and that bourbon ain't gonna buy itself

[redir]

You guys... LOL!

I think CL works well in small towns like where I live. I love CL and have gotten many many a good deal, mostly guitar stuff though. Maybe guitar people are just cooler you know.

[velomonkey]

That said, anyone else want to join me in asking how many KMs are on the wheelset? (Kidding kind of)


Gonna email him asking how many miles - gotta make it seem like it's not people working in collusion - here is what was sent

I am here to educate your government. I would like to purchase wheels. I have cash. I want to make deal. With you.

Tell me, please, how many miles are on the wheels? Do not tell me kilometers for I am American. You please tell me weight of wheels. In pounds not kilo. I am American.

I have cash.

[cdn_bacon]

I can feel the PL love.:o

you guys made my day after that response. I think a real rider that wasn't "too busy riding to sell them" would go to the lengths to get info out. That is really the handful ( can count on one hand) of negative CL responses. That's why I use Kijiji, CL seems to have gotten worse.

Again appreciate the laughs at some of the responses.:banana:

[cdn_bacon]

Looks like he learned a few things....


http://www.kijiji.ca/v-bike-frames-parts/markham-york-region/corima-winium-tubular-wheelset/1179492238?enableSearchNavigationFlag=true

1)fake km's listed
2)"used only for climbing rides" insert
3)price increase
4)deleted original ad for $550

wonder why they haven't sold :rolleyes:

[cash05458]

Tell him you are just near or abit over depending on day of the weight limit of these babies...def. want but would need him to give refund or cost of repair should that not turn out so well...you would of course need a paper signed saying that, but otherwise all is good!
:beer: