"Good Condition" ?

[Jimbo251]

That is far from "good" condition. That DS chainstay might even have to be replaced and it needs repaint badly.
That said, RS frames cross or road doesn't matter are pretty slim pickens in that small of a size. So I'm guessing he'll easily get some money out of it. Already at $1325 with three days to go.

[raygunner]

Bidding is hot & heavy!

[AngryScientist]

I bet whoever sold that rust bucket to Piermont bike shop is sitting home right now feeling awfully foolish. lol.

[fourflys]

Originally Posted by raygunner

Bidding is hot & heavy!

wow!! a couple folks have fallen hard for the "mystique"..

[osbk67]

Originally Posted by fourflys

wow!! a couple folks have fallen hard for the "mystique"..

Rustique?

[unterhausen]

I wouldn't touch that poor thing. Ebay descriptions on bike parts seem particularly awful. "New" == used, VGC == you can still tell what it used to be, sorta, etc

[AngryScientist]

Interestingly, the original bidding ended with a winning bid over $1,800...


....but now it''s been relisted, with the same wording by Piermont.

Very strange.

[fourflys]

Originally Posted by AngryScientist

Interestingly, the original bidding ended with a winning bid over $1,800...


....but now it''s been relisted, with the same wording by Piermont.

Very strange.

right? makes you wonder as I believe ebay gives you the option of selling to the second highest bidder if the initial one drops out..

[rallizes]

2 hrs to go and currently at $910

[Mark McM]

Originally Posted by magoo

Last year, I bought a Gunnar from ebay. The photos showed some rust, but not all of it. The bike was listed as refurbished by the owner, but the back wheel would hardly move. I contacted ebay and the buyer gave me a discount which I accepted.

I told the seller that it looked refurbished with a hammer and chisel!

I put my components on it and love it. I touched up the rust spots, but fear they will reappear. Nothing like the Gunnar that you scored on Angry.

I've come to learn that the terms "refurbished", and especially "refurbished by owner" mean essentially nothing. And in some cases, attempts at cosmetic repair end up doing harm.

For my preferences, I'd like to see the item cleaned up before photos are taken to get a better sense of the actual condition, but in most cases I'd prefer there to be no attempts at "refurbishment", especially by the owner.

[krooj]

CX bike that someone rode/raced the piss out of: looks like a lot chain suck and tire wear. Surprised there are no obvious dents.

That BB shell is like staring into the abyss.

[prototoast]

I'd call that poor condition.

[C40_guy]

Well, they're not making any more vintage RS cyclocross bikes!

...but...I'd be concerned about the rust on the stays too. Would be sub-optimal to buy that frame and send it out for paint, only to learn that the tin worm has eaten through a couple of the more important tubes.

[Turkle]

I'm having a really hard time understanding why someone would bid over $900 for that frame. But there are at least 4 bidders going toe-to-toe on it!

So, shows what I know.

Hey, if you ride a hard-to-find size, and are looking for a super-specific bike, and have the time and money to do a nice restoration of a neglected frame, I guess this is your Holy Grail. Definitely worth the money if that's the case!

[buddybikes]

A friend has an early late 70's Sachs, it is a respray without full decals. 52cm. In real nice shape, been in storage now for 25+ years. Full bike she years back thought she could get 2,500 for. Mix of touring parts.