Schwinn on EBay -- Is this a good buy?

[Clark58mx]

I have used my local auto parts(Hovis) for paint matching. I usually take the chainguard in, and they mix the color for me. Very close. And it’s in a aerosol can, and is more automotive grade then cheaper spray paint. I remember using a lot of bubble wrap on this bike. And a lot of brown paper for padding. I am blown away that rack got bent the way it did.

 

[TJW]

I think the box got flexed in handling by FEDEX.

I contacted bike flights.com this morning and they are going to see what they can do for me.

The rack is the only thing that I have removed the bubble wrap from. I knew as soon as I pulled it out of the box that it looked bent out of shape.

There might be damage to other items that are still in bubble wrap, but I don't think so.

Overall, I think you had everything well wrapped. And I am very thankful that the shipment was insured.

The shipping boxes showed no obvious damage when they arrived. However, upon very close examination this morning, I found a crease in the larger box where the rack was. The crease or bend in the box was much more noticeable on the inside of the box. My only conclusion is that the larger shipping box got flexed in handling and shipping.

Anyway, I hope bike flights.com can use their influence with FEDEX.

 

[bobcycles]

I think the box got flexed in handling by FEDEX.

I contacted bike flights.com this morning and they are going to see what they can do for me.

The rack is the only thing that I have removed the bubble wrap from. I knew as soon as I pulled it out of the box that it looked bent out of shape.

There might be damage to other items that are still in bubble wrap, but I don't think so.

Overall, I think you had everything well wrapped. And I am very thankful that the shipment was insured.

The shipping boxes showed no obvious damage when they arrived. However, upon very close examination this morning, I found a crease in the larger box where the rack was. The crease or bend in the box was much more noticeable on the inside of the box. My only conclusion is that the larger shipping box got flexed in handling and shipping.

Anyway, I hope bike flights.com can use their influence with FEDEX.

------If the whole thing does leave a bad taste in your mouth? By all means part it out. Pretty funky / amateur (but shiny! ; ) ) restoration..
A properly restored B6 would be triple the price you paid done right. And with the $ money recouped, you could probably find
a very decent original unrestored bike which would be not only a better investment...but a nicer piece of nostalgia to own.

As a shipper and receiver.....I am SOO so sick of the lack of effort people make when packing bikes and parts. ...
There is no excuse for things like this happening. Even a dropped or 'mishandled' by FedEx/UPS package should
be able to withstand most damage if the PACKER makes the effort to safeguard what is inside.

I can remember back in the 90's when I was a UPS devotee.... and shipped entirely through them. ...Eventually?
Careless and even shady people ruined the process. Due to excessive Claims and fraudulent BS
UPS began seriously raising rates on bike boxes...and TOTALLY scrutinizing packages...even
insisting that you open them up at the location as they totally nit picked the contents.

I remember it getting increasingly difficult as they got more stringent. 2 main reasons....people lying about
insured values to profit from claims.... and ridiculously lazy packing procedures by sellers/shippers.

I had to quit using UPS due the escalation of costs and hassles shipping.

PLEASE! If you pack a BIKE....pack it like you are shipping it to yourself ....or "God" or somebody...

Most of what I hear about or experience in damage claims could have been avoided.

My 2 cents.

 

[bobcycles]

Well, I finally started unpacking this bike today.

To say the least it was a sad experience.

The rack was bubble wrapped separately, but it was in the bottom of the box. The shipping box shows no damage.

Apparently the box somehow flexed in shipment and the rack got badly bent (see pictures).

When I saw the rack, I just stopped unwrapping stuff, so I don't know if there is other damage or not.

To say the least, this badly bent rack will ruin the look of the bike.

I think this cures me of the old bike hobby. It is just too risky to ship nice bicycles.

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If you decide to keep the bike..... I'll shoot the top for you N/C if you buy the paint from my local supplier....maybe 60 range for the match
and a pint of red/marroon
Another caber I know agreed to straighten that for you and prep.
Let us know

 

[TJW]

------If the whole thing does leave a bad taste in your mouth? By all means part it out. Pretty funky / amateur (but shiny! ; ) ) restoration..
A properly restored B6 would be triple the price you paid done right. And with the $ money recouped, you could probably find
a very decent original unrestored bike which would be not only a better investment...but a nicer piece of nostalgia to own.

As a shipper and receiver.....I am SOO so sick of the lack of effort people make when packing bikes and parts. ...
There is no excuse for things like this happening. Even a dropped or 'mishandled' by FedEx/UPS package should
be able to withstand most damage if the PACKER makes the effort to safeguard what is inside.

I can remember back in the 90's when I was a UPS devotee.... and shipped entirely through them. ...Eventually?
Careless and even shady people ruined the process. Due to excessive Claims and fraudulent BS
UPS began seriously raising rates on bike boxes...and TOTALLY scrutinizing packages...even
insisting that you open them up at the location as they totally nit picked the contents.

I remember it getting increasingly difficult as they got more stringent. 2 main reasons....people lying about
insured values to profit from claims.... and ridiculously lazy packing procedures by sellers/shippers.

I had to quit using UPS due the escalation of costs and hassles shipping.

PLEASE! If you pack a BIKE....pack it like you are shipping it to yourself ....or "God" or somebody...

Most of what I hear about or experience in damage claims could have been avoided.

My 2 cents.

------If the whole thing does leave a bad taste in your mouth? By all means part it out. Pretty funky / amateur (but shiny! ; ) ) restoration..
A properly restored B6 would be triple the price you paid done right. And with the $ money recouped, you could probably find
a very decent original unrestored bike which would be not only a better investment...but a nicer piece of nostalgia to own.

As a shipper and receiver.....I am SOO so sick of the lack of effort people make when packing bikes and parts. ...
There is no excuse for things like this happening. Even a dropped or 'mishandled' by FedEx/UPS package should
be able to withstand most damage if the PACKER makes the effort to safeguard what is inside.

I can remember back in the 90's when I was a UPS devotee.... and shipped entirely through them. ...Eventually?
Careless and even shady people ruined the process. Due to excessive Claims and fraudulent BS
UPS began seriously raising rates on bike boxes...and TOTALLY scrutinizing packages...even
insisting that you open them up at the location as they totally nit picked the contents.

I remember it getting increasingly difficult as they got more stringent. 2 main reasons....people lying about
insured values to profit from claims.... and ridiculously lazy packing procedures by sellers/shippers.

I had to quit using UPS due the escalation of costs and hassles shipping.

PLEASE! If you pack a BIKE....pack it like you are shipping it to yourself ....or "God" or somebody...

Most of what I hear about or experience in damage claims could have been avoided.

My 2 cents.

Bob--

I may take you and Eric up on your kind offers to straighten the damaged rack and repaint it.

Your thoughts and your offer are most appreciated--

Thad

 

[Oilit]

------If the whole thing does leave a bad taste in your mouth? By all means part it out. Pretty funky / amateur (but shiny! ; ) ) restoration..
A properly restored B6 would be triple the price you paid done right. And with the $ money recouped, you could probably find
a very decent original unrestored bike which would be not only a better investment...but a nicer piece of nostalgia to own.

As a shipper and receiver.....I am SOO so sick of the lack of effort people make when packing bikes and parts. ...
There is no excuse for things like this happening. Even a dropped or 'mishandled' by FedEx/UPS package should
be able to withstand most damage if the PACKER makes the effort to safeguard what is inside.

I can remember back in the 90's when I was a UPS devotee.... and shipped entirely through them. ...Eventually?
Careless and even shady people ruined the process. Due to excessive Claims and fraudulent BS
UPS began seriously raising rates on bike boxes...and TOTALLY scrutinizing packages...even
insisting that you open them up at the location as they totally nit picked the contents.

I remember it getting increasingly difficult as they got more stringent. 2 main reasons....people lying about
insured values to profit from claims.... and ridiculously lazy packing procedures by sellers/shippers.

I had to quit using UPS due the escalation of costs and hassles shipping.

PLEASE! If you pack a BIKE....pack it like you are shipping it to yourself ....or "God" or somebody...

Most of what I hear about or experience in damage claims could have been avoided.

My 2 cents.

The sad fact is a lot of sellers don't want to take the trouble, and there's no guarantee it will survive shipping even when they do. If a bike isn't close enough to pick up, I generally pass. Nothing ruins a good deal faster than a box full of beat up parts.

 

[TJW]

The sad fact is a lot of sellers don't want to take the trouble, and there's no guarantee it will survive shipping even when they do. If a bike isn't close enough to pick up, I generally pass. Nothing ruins a good deal faster than a box full of beat up parts.

You are so right. I knew better and should not have taken the chance on buying a bike that had to be shipped.

Only good thing is that I think I can, over time, recoup most of my money by just parting this bike out.

 

[ZE52414]

You are so right. I knew better and should not have taken the chance on buying a bike that had to be shipped.

Only good thing is that I think I can, over time, recoup most of my money by just parting this bike out.

I'm still trying to figure out what you mean by recoup most of your money? Do you think these are cheap bikes or you way over paid? If you parted that bike out you would make money. Rack or no rack.

 

[TJW]

I've never parted out a bike before so it would be a learning experience.

It also would be some work to sell and ship each individual part.

My best guesstimate is that selling the pieces would roughly recoup my money but I am not an expert.

 

[Freqman1]

You are so right. I knew better and should not have taken the chance on buying a bike that had to be shipped.

Only good thing is that I think I can, over time, recoup most of my money by just parting this bike out.

I've shipped a bunch of bikes and bought a bunch that were shipped to me including a Bluebird, Aerocycle, '38 canti Autocycle Super Deluxe, '20 Flying Merkel, Shelby Speedline and Arrows, etc... The only bike that ever received any real damage was a Schwinn B10E that was shipped with the rear fender on it that got crunched. The seller refused to make it right (and had lied about the condition of the fenders to start with) and I eventually had to buy a new set. I would not let shipping stand in the way of a purchase but if I'm dealing with someone new then I make sure to discuss proper packing with them. V/r Shawn