Ebay and auction watch: let us know if you see something

[buzzy-beans]

Erm, Raleigh Record Ace in 'as found ' condition (including the seat on backwards as far as I can tell), for a bargain price here:

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/vintage-...807438?hash=item3b1ca776ce:g:GPMAAOSw6kNbogMj

Blimey a very large £3,000.00 doesn't sound like a bargain to me!!

 

[SkipdiverJohn]

The seller obviously has a sense of humour here....

 

[Specialeyes]

The seller obviously has a sense of humour here....

That's very charitable - I always assume they're a money-grabbing idiot!

 

[SkipdiverJohn]

If you read the spiel that accompanies the listing, there's no way anyone could take it as a serious attempt to sell an old bike for £3k. The seller is just on some sort of wind up mission. Maybe eBay are doing a special "only pay when you sell" listing offer again?

 

[Alan O]

Blimey a very large £3,000.00 doesn't sound like a bargain to me!!

I certainly wouldn't pay that for a bike with the bell in the wrong place!

 

[biggs682]

Bit of a mystery one here

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vintage-...951822?hash=item4d7d41e34e:g:GLMAAOSwWotbo~wa

Tyres are almost worth the asking price

 

[midlife]

Raleigh Carlton of some sort, the black arms to the cranks were popular on the Europa

 

[buzzy-beans]

Bit of a mystery one here

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vintage-...951822?hash=item4d7d41e34e:g:GLMAAOSwWotbo~wa

Tyres are almost worth the asking price

Interestingly the black arms to the crank on this bike are exactly what @midlife is writing on his post immediately above.

 

[biggs682]

Today's finds

https://www.gumtree.com/p/bicycles/vintage-racing-bicycle-1942/1314876157

https://www.gumtree.com/p/bicycles/...tro-spares-or-repair-bike-classic-/1314871427

 

[nonowt]

Today's finds

https://www.gumtree.com/p/bicycles/vintage-racing-bicycle-1942/1314876157

https://www.gumtree.com/p/bicycles/...tro-spares-or-repair-bike-classic-/1314871427

a lot of character in those two. The 4 speed Rudge in particular looks very tidy.

 

[biggs682]

a lot of character in those two. The 4 speed Rudge in particular looks very tidy.

My thought completely and not a bad price either

 

[Spiderweb]

A nice Harry Hall with Columbus tubes in Market Rasen with postage as an option for only £10.
Currently at £37.
https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https://www.ebay.co.uk/ulk/itm/292734740956

 

[Spiderweb]

A Dave Marsh in Warwickshire with a starting bid of £55 or 'make an offer'
https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https://www.ebay.co.uk/ulk/itm/352469922949

 

[nonowt]

Potential Projects!

I'd want to check this over before parting with cash but it's got a lot of lovely italian chrome: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/332801378606?ul_noapp=true

This little Vic Lyons badged machine has seen a lot of use. Vic Lyons was a South London shop - maybe a Holdsworthy built frame?

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vintage-...e=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649

Barn find Holdsworth in Huddersfield. Nice Simplex rod front shifter:

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Holdswor...e=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649

I think this Harry Perry has promise under the grime. Probably a bit over priced nice fastback seat stay though:

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Retro-Ha...e=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649

 

[Alan O]

I'd want to check this over before parting with cash but it's got a lot of lovely italian chrome

The new Brooks saddle must be worth close to the asking price alone, and then it has Gatorskins which look in good condition.