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I keep finding CL ads here near Seattle for 1957 Schwinns, and they are always 1970s - 1980s models. I've emailed a few of them pointing out that they are misrepresenting their bikes as '50s model classics. Stories have ranged from "that's what we were told when we got them" to "that's what the serial number says it is" (that one from the seller of a "mint 1957 Collegiate", a bike that doesn't even exist!!)

Ugh.
 
Oh yeah, this is a $1000 bike, sure.
The ad claimed it had "Motomags". It now says it has "racing wheels" because I emailed them calling BS on that.
I just wrote them again, because that isn't even an '80s bike, not even '90s.
Blatant rip off!
https://seattle.craigslist.org/sno/bik/5343771262.html
 
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The owner of the shop with the fake vintage '80s Redline with the "Motomags" (actually Tuffs) that is supposedly all custom built with expensive parts got really mad at me when I wrote him an email calling him out on his 2000s model stock, cheap bike. He made some mild threats and called me a few things I can't print here.
I just hope no one gets fooled into paying $1000 for his $100 bike.
 
Nice Murray Fleetline in DC area
http://washingtondc.craigslist.org/mld/bik/5378501261.html
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Harold_B said:
File this one under "not funny" or "nightmare" but I doubt it will be up long. Check the closing comment:
http://detroit.craigslist.org/mcb/bik/5372322214.html
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In the interest of preserving this C/L post to comment here it is...
" RE: fenders/tandem frame
Hey, go put your various bike parts and frames where they belong in bike parts for sale. I and no one else should have to look at all your parts/frame for sale when they are looking through the bikes for sale section. You are just cluttering up Craigslist and it's very annoying. I have a pretty good fix for you and your parts, frames and bikes if you don't want to cooperate and do the right thing. Just wait and see, we are watching you and you never know when one of us will walk up and confront you for the last time.
  • do NOT contact me with unsolicited services or offers
post id: 5372322214


posted: 2015-12-23 9:38am"

Given the "blind" and "public" environment of C/L AND how violent events pop up in the news - wow threaten someone cause they post bike parts in the wrong category ? If you feel strongly that someone is using C/L incorrectly just flag it and be done with it! C/L now makes the offending post disappear from your view, problem solved!
 
Funny thing is that the link will take you to the ad (or at least it works for me) but if I search for it in the Detroit CL it's not there. Wouldn't break my heart if the links were removed in his thread (RatRod?)....
 

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