As a new person to the hobby, I appreciate posts like this where more experienced people point out the stuff that's messed up. It's a good way for newbs like me to learn the craft and see what people try and fake. Appreciate this. Good looking bike but I, like many others here, would like to keep it original
That is correct. The sole reason for my post is to cause awareness. The only "Negatives" here are those who see things, especially a certain fool who's constantly hunting a few here to attack..
Seller's Quote: "
vintage Schwinn Black phantom Bicycle.
Unridden. Zero miles. Some signs of handling and storage.
" is a lie or was lied to , which is perpetuating NEGITIVITY!
As to Father's Day, seriously? Something positive will turn into a negative if or when an owner believes he/she has acquired an original item with $XXX value only to discover it's a fake.
The seller has the option to tell the truth but fails or got taken. I did say that it's nice looking yet, the nondisclosure is an obvious attempt to fool somebody where here it repeats for deception and dishonesty.
As for value, that's in the eye of the beholder. As others comment, I like the bike too; choice in the green and particular design of the darts and pin-stripping on the frame. It's not Schwinn's and I can't recall who did that style but think a pre-war. So, it makes for something a little different and more unique appeal.
There's absolutely nothing wrong with creativity as nobody has to copy the same thing, it becomes monotonous and boring.
However, to pitch, lie, fool, exaggerate and con others ruins the deal from the very aspect.
Rather, positive is pride in workmanship. I'd be proud if I could do that and not GAS whether anybody else's opinions did or not fit the price of my ask.
Yet, none, absolutely none of this is what this seller is involved in. It is or was just a scam fishing for ignorance. . So, if seller thinks it's real then: Reality, 'Happy Father's day pal, U got screwed'. How dam positive is that? Jeez! B/C It started and continues to be a fraud:
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vintage Schwinn Black phantom Bicycle.
Unridden. Zero miles. Some signs of handling and storage.
" Ops I forgot; PS. I also dig that 50's and or 80 Cruiser Top bar decal on the tank. It's a little imaginative, looks cool and a tell-tail that it's a fantasy creation.