The "How much?" or "You're havin' a giraffe!" thread

[Hover Fly]

When you’ve opened your Barolo, using your Campagnolo corkscrew, got drunk, and are searching for a suitable bottle brush:

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/36498273...T9AKJG&hash=item54faaa8559:g:I1wAAOSwSi5l9FON​

 

[wafter]

Not vintage but this seems appropriate..

£100 seems steep for a an old, base-spec Triban with entry level components - presumably this one can command a premium on account of it's takedown nature.

Seller states "haven’t got time..." presumably to take it down the scrappy where it belongs

 

[Grant Fondo]

Not vintage but this seems appropriate..

£100 seems steep for a an old, base-spec Triban with entry level components - presumably this one can command a premium on account of it's takedown nature.

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Seller states "haven’t got time..." presumably to take it down the scrappy where it belongs

Bit of superglue and thats a great daily commuter

 

[Hover Fly]

Bit of superglue and leave it where it’ll get stolen.

 

[simongt]

Probably the same one involved in the new Ford Capri

New Ford Capri - ?
Oh dear, someone in Ford marketing has obviously run out of fresh ideas.

 

[DCLane]

Also, I'm tempted for £25, but only in a "I have a deathwish" tempted - https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/226355186376 . Electric AND petrol motors, with old canti brakes =

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At least the seller described it as being used off-road.

I got out-bid. Part of me is relieved at that.

 

[wiggydiggy]

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/29658862...BMJrs6mR6e&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

 

[biggs682]

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/509600915174903/

 

[DCLane]

£995 for a Dawes Kingpin with a rusty mis-matched chainguard https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/156443143435

 

[EltonFrog]

£995 for a Dawes Kingpin with a rusty mis-matched chainguard https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/156443143435

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The chain guard is period correct, it should have a Dawes logo on it, the Kingpin Flair was one of the last to manufactured. It is rusty though, and the price is ludicrous. It must be a typo.

EDIT: and the description is bullshit too.

 

[Gwylan]

£995 for a Dawes Kingpin with a rusty mis-matched chainguard https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/156443143435

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Do what you like, but don't expect to ride it far.

 

[Gunk]

EDIT: and the description is bullshit too.

They’ve pressed the eBay Ai button

 

[raleighnut]

More likely they forgot the decimal point, £9.95 seems closer to the value.

 

[wafter]

They’ve pressed the eBay Ai button

I find the dross that churns out absolutely infuriating. Usually it conveys no useful information, is often inaccurate / misleading and reads like an insultingly crude and blatantly insincere stab at blagging the "buyer" into a purchase.

It looks like a GCSE student's hastily thrown-together-the-night-before marketing project after a day spent huffing solvents.

This rubbish prejudices me against the listing from the off; I'd genuinely rather they left the description field blank rather than filling it with this absolute effluent.

This is a rare vintage Dawes Kingpin Fashion Ladies Handmade Bike. It is a unique and valuable find for any cycling enthusiast. The bike has been carefully crafted with quality materials to ensure its durability and longevity.

The bike's white colour and elegant design make it a stylish choice for any woman looking for a comfortable and reliable ride. The brand name Dawes is synonymous with quality and this bike is no exception. It is perfect for leisurely rides or daily commutes. Don't miss out on the opportunity to own this amazing bike.

What a load of total horseshit.

 

[wafter]

Raleigh Router, £425; off by about a factor of ten it seems; while the seemingly massive frame can only increase its appeal.

Another with a horrible AI description too..