On Fri, 20 Aug 2004 18:17:40 GMT, "John Rees" wrote:

"Alex Rodriguez" wrote in message
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| In article ,
| says...
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| I guess the really sad thing is that people appeared to actually be
| bidding on these...
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| You can always ask their location. Then mention that you, or a friend,
| is going to be in the neighborhood and want to pick up the bike in person.
| I'm sure the emails will suddenly stop.

I did just that on the cheap Trek 5200's. I asked where the seller was
located, since I'd prefer to pick up the bike in person. Here is the
response. Illinois is a pretty big state.
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Hello

I do have all frame sizes in stock including 56 cm ! I accept payment to my
bank account only ! I have nothing against you coming and picking up the
bike but still payment would have to be done through our banks! I am located
in Illinois!

Best Regards

Depending on your mood and sense of humor, a quick "Wow, that's great, I'll be
driving through on my to vacation in Missouri. The bank thing's no problem.
Where ya at?"

Ron




John Rees wrote:
Wow. That sounds great. I'm interested in a 56cm. Do you still have any
56?

How do we work out the payment? Where are you located? If you are close,
we could

forget about the shipping as I could drive out there to pick up the bike.

Maybe I could even get in time for this weekend.

Let me know.