Stop it ! Do not keep misleading when selling .

[ivrjhnsn]

So. I'm gonna vent . I've come across a number of for sale things that the seller is not being honest . Just because you call it NOS, tell them it's reproduction NOS . Stop misleading when you sell something . It will not benefit you in the long run .
I will start calling those sales out and letting potential buyers know.

 

[New Mexico Brant]

Bona fide counts! Thank you Scott for speaking out. DOND is like the 19th century Wild West; no police and anything goes. If someone deputies-up they are shot for calling out bad behavior.

 

[Dave Stromberger]

Most people aren't aware of the acronym NORS... New Old Replacement (or Reproduction) Stock. I wish it was more widely used! Stuff like the 90's repro authentic Schwinn parts would qualify for this, I think.

 

[CWCMAN]

If it’s reproduction, call it reproduction regardless of when that part was made.

NOS = new old stock which suggests an authentic original part.

 

[oskisan]

Hopefully people are not calling other reproduction items "NOS" outside of the scope of the 90's repro Schwinn parts... that would be very concerning.

 

[cyclingday]

It happened to me recently.
Seller says he didn’t know it was a reproduction.
Seemed to be an honest mistake, but it still sucked just the same.

 

[CURTIS L LINDGREN]

There IS a lot of "False" advertising through for sale ads. Some through deceit , some through ignorance or just plain being uneducated in what they are selling. I'm here to tell you ignorance is not bliss ! Research is key if you're not sure . I have been in such a rush to snag up an item ( Before someone else claims it for themselves ) that I will miss a dead giveaway or telltale that it was not what I thought it was. I have since backed off from the impulse or rush to buy , and slow the roll to at least think about it without looking through those rose colored goggles if you know what I mean.............With that said , sometimes it's tough to do that when some of these items get snagged up within minutes of being advertised. That's when my neighbor says to me ..................What are you doing ? -------and I say " Haven't you ever seen anyone kicking their own A$$" !!! Happy 4th everyone !

 

[catfish]

Are we talking about here on the CABE? Or on ebay? Or both?

 

[CURTIS L LINDGREN]

Are we talking about here on the CABE? Or on ebay? Or both?

More Ebay and FB Marketplace . That "Buy it now" is tempting and too easy ~! Here on The Cabe I personally have had the best dealings. There are a few sellers who have been VERY fair and honest with me - and I give them repeat business. The Cabe is my no. 1 go to for most of my bicycle related items . Personally , I'm very thankful we have this great community here . Ride Safe everyone !

 

[Xlobsterman]

Bona fide counts! Thank you Scott for speaking out. DOND is like the 19th century Wild West; no police and anything goes. If someone deputies-up they are shot for calling out bad behavior.

I agree with you there! The DOND forum is a JOKE.