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Clubroom => General Discussion => Topic started by: Doc on June 02, 2008, 06:47:16 pm

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Post by: Doc on June 02, 2008, 06:47:16 pm
this may offend some people but one has to question just how little grey matter is one trying to protect with a purchase such as this? I think the horse that needs protecting has already bolted so hopefully it'll look good as a $1800 static display. The shipping price is a little expensive :P for a no reserve starting price of 99cents I think the seller should be one very happy camper  :D

ebay item 320256672044
Title: Re: no comment needed but feel free if you wish
Post by: firko on June 02, 2008, 07:15:54 pm
I've bought a Cheney 360 Yamaha, a CZ250 and a Suzuki 90 Honcho for a total a hundred bucks short of what that helmet is right now.
I've got a classic silver Bell Magnum that I'm now making available for the once only starting price of $800. That has to be the bargain of the year based on the fact that 44 punters are prepared to bid up to $1825 for a less than desirable grey version. I'll throw in a pair of Carrera 98-GT goggles a genuine Jofama face guard and a matching Duckbill peak to the lucky bidder if the price goes over $1000. Please form an orderly queue and good luck.
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Post by: mainline on June 02, 2008, 07:29:52 pm
Have you read the questions on this auction? they're almost funnier than the price.

Almost.
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Post by: lukeb1961 on June 02, 2008, 08:36:31 pm
It just confirms that people will pay for stuff they like. The message from these sales is that modern equipment retailers are missing an affluent market.
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Post by: evo550 on June 03, 2008, 08:56:53 am
Anyone notice the sellers name is pinecone?......you had to be there I guess.
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Post by: firko on June 03, 2008, 12:24:14 pm
There was something dodgy happening with the above Bell Helmet auction (as if it wasn't bloody obvious!) The following Bell Magnum in equal condition is just a tiny $1600 cheaper (140236438604). There must be a secret Bell Magnum craze happening in Malaysia going by the questions in both auctions.
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Post by: cyclegod on June 03, 2008, 12:28:29 pm
I just got a better bargain this morning compared to that  :o :o :o ;)

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Post by: magoo on June 03, 2008, 01:06:25 pm
Nice EH. Any more pics?
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Post by: Gerard De Ruyter (Twistandshout) on June 03, 2008, 02:09:16 pm
one of ray's old bikes cyclegod - well done!  i'm sure it goes to a good home.  and i reckon tiddler enduro's just take the 125 fun factor into the bush for you to enjoy there too.  vmxman was kind enough to let me go a couple of amcross rounds on his 125 last sunday and was it fun or what.
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Post by: Wombat on June 03, 2008, 02:12:58 pm
It just confirms that people will pay for stuff they like. The message from these sales is that modern equipment retailers are missing an affluent market.

Absolutely!! I'd much prefer the old retro gear to go with my old retro bike.
This applies to many products - Scott face masks are a classic example of this.
Why can't they pull the old mould off the shelf and pump out a new batch?!

There's a Vintage market out there; I'm not the only one...
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Post by: Lozza on June 03, 2008, 02:24:06 pm
To much for the helmet alone but if he chucked the coathangers and the kitchen sink(I got enough peaks & face guards thanks firko) I would have been tempted.Man can't have enough coathangers
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Post by: Wombat on June 03, 2008, 08:32:11 pm
That open face Bell helmet is currently up to $1850 with 45 bids chasing it.
The seller kindly notes: I pack very carefully and never charge a handling fee or a fee for packing materials.

I love charitable people. It takes a bit of effort to put a lid in a box and put a stamp on it; but old mate won't charge.
Helmets Sans Frontieres - God bless you!
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Post by: VMX247 on June 03, 2008, 09:17:08 pm
this is embarrassing,hope no one from oz is bidding :-[
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Post by: Wombat on June 03, 2008, 11:25:57 pm
And the winning bid was......$1850 to a 'private bidder'!!
I for one regret not topping that. It's a steely grey Bell Magnum open face for goodness sake!

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