Wishful 'Thinking'?

JPG · Post by **JPG** » Sat Feb 16, 2013 2:23 pm

Wonder what the 'reserve' was? Wonder who bid all that high?

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swampgator · Post by **swampgator** » Sat Feb 16, 2013 6:49 pm

Should we resort to the old addage "A sucker is born every minute."? It's hard to imagine a machine that old having never been used. I suppose we'll see more parts on eBay soon.

dgale · Post by **dgale** » Sat Feb 16, 2013 10:21 pm

That's pretty amazing the bidding got up that high...must have been a back and forth bidding war between a few folks not in tune with going rates on CraigsList. The seller is delusional if their reserve is higher than that - I've seen a handful of 510's in seemingly excellent condition sell for <=$500, so I don't care how new or clean the 500 is, there's no way I'd choose it over a 510, especially when the 510 can be found for less. It says Local Pick-Up Only - what was the location?

JPG · Post by **JPG** » Sat Feb 16, 2013 11:17 pm

dgale wrote:That's pretty amazing the bidding got up that high...must have been a back and forth bidding war between a few folks not in tune with going rates on CraigsList. The seller is delusional if their reserve is higher than that - I've seen a handful of 510's in seemingly excellent condition sell for <=$500, so I don't care how new or clean the 500 is, there's no way I'd choose it over a 510, especially when the 510 can be found for less. It says Local Pick-Up Only - what was the location?

Near Cleveland, OH

JPG · Post by **JPG** » Sat Feb 16, 2013 11:20 pm

http://offer.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewBids&_trksid=p2047675.l2565&rt=nc&item=321071101431

algale · Post by **algale** » Sun Feb 17, 2013 5:14 am

"Never used" and a "display model" that "purchased at Shopsmith" where it was "already assembled" per the description. Really.

Odd, then, that it has 500 style tables yet the headstock has the new style safety switch.

Given the seller's honesty, it is probably safe to assume the seller has numerous accounts and was shill bidding on his (or her) own item.

dusty · Post by **dusty** » Sun Feb 17, 2013 6:17 am

The seller has a '61 HD Softail up for auction as well. He is asking $6100 even though it has a "$20,000 paint job". Hmmm Nice looking bike but it makes me wonder.

ss50th · Post by **ss50th** » Sun Feb 17, 2013 9:00 am

Personally? I think I'll continue to disparage and ridicule people I know rather than speculate about those I don't.

dusty · Post by **dusty** » Sun Feb 17, 2013 1:32 pm

ss50th wrote:Personally? I think I'll continue to disparage and ridicule people I know rather than speculate about those I don't.

Really good advice!

JPG · Post by **JPG** » Mon Feb 18, 2013 1:52 am

I would not recommend doing so to folks I know unless it is in their presence and in the proper spirit(good natured ribbing).

Commenting on the actions of anyone is a matter of does the shoe fit.

The unknown is the reason behind those actions. Assuming the reason(s) is speculation.

In any event at least three individuals actions are unusual and not something we that are commenting would do because we know better.

i.e. tis a curiosity of interest.