Author Topic: stuck between a rock and a hard place (Read 1389 times)

harris · « **on:** March 14, 2013, 07:05 PM »

just out of hospital as i mashed my spine a tad,made a decision to reduce my bikes as i cant manage them all.
hips shagged,now backs damaged,so getting them down a nightmare,so having a select set would be manageable
as i can put them in the spare room,but im looking at alot to sell which i hate doing.
gimme some ideas if you have any,ebay 1 bit at a times not my thing,or should i try to move it in one go..

Dan

Dark Diggler · « **Reply #1 on:** March 14, 2013, 07:09 PM »

List em here and watch em go Dan, ebay for what dont go, its a ball ache but at least they should go to good homes

Sorry to hear about the bones n joints buddy

Badbaldie · « **Reply #2 on:** March 14, 2013, 07:09 PM »

First of all healing vibes Dan

secondly must be an awful situation to find yourself in looking at your collection and thinking its time to let some stuff go . be a lot easier for you personally if someone walked up with a nice wad of cash and wanted to buy it a a job lot . more realistic is moving it on in either lots or bit by bit either way always best to sell here on RAD without "ebay fees"

GavinDavis · « **Reply #3 on:** March 14, 2013, 07:10 PM »

Hope youre ok Dan

Personally I would make a list of your most favourite ones.....then keep them. All the rest I would get rid of as quick as possible as you will only change your mind.

Gary72 · « **Reply #4 on:** March 14, 2013, 07:13 PM »

Sorry to hear about your back.
Don't think there are many people out there with the dough for your collection. I think you will have to part it out or at least bike at a time.
Hope you will still be able to roll in some way

ozone · « **Reply #5 on:** March 14, 2013, 07:17 PM »

eBay international auctions will get you the best price for your goodies IMO. I'd release them, a bike at a time too. Splitting them will be more hassle than selling as a lot but it will be worth it in the end.

mattfx81 · « **Reply #6 on:** March 14, 2013, 07:22 PM »

I second shifting it on here then ebay what doesnt sell. My back is also buggered, hurts like eff to ride these days so I've just ordered and a real nice new school S&M speedwagon to roll around on til I cant ride no more which most probably isnt too far away

brummie · « **Reply #7 on:** March 14, 2013, 07:22 PM »

shit dan i hope you heal up soon petal

Jaan · « **Reply #8 on:** March 14, 2013, 07:23 PM »

Bud, I had my hip replaced last year and I also had to have my pelvis rebuilt as the ball joint literally went through the back of my pelvis. Years of wear and tear until it collapsed...

Anyway my point is that 3 months post surgery I was walking Disney World in flip flops from 9am until 11pm trying to keep up with my 8 year old son - I did that for 2 weeks and all that hurt was my feet, prior to that I hadn't slept without 800mg of Ibuprofen for over 6 years!

Unfortunately my other hip is degenerating but once you get your head adjusted to what you can and can't do you can still enjoy your BMX even if its just flatland cruising

I don't know you bud or your situation so i'm speculating about a hip replacement but feel free to PM me if you want

Chris

harris · « **Reply #9 on:** March 14, 2013, 07:25 PM »

already had both hips replaced,they need doing again..boooo,now my spines crushed.

QUADROPHENIA · « **Reply #10 on:** March 14, 2013, 07:27 PM »

Dan you are a fooking inspiration to me buddy, anyone in the amount of pain your in should really moan like a b1tch, but I never hear you moan. Do what ever makes you happy buddy

Jaan · « **Reply #11 on:** March 14, 2013, 07:41 PM »

Quote from: harris on March 14, 2013, 07:25 PM

already had both hips replaced,they need doing again..boooo,now my spines crushed.

They need doing again! I've had a new type of prosthetic called the Exeter replacement which is ceramic, they haven't been around that long but i'm hoping for at least 25 years out of it. Its designed for the relatively young patient as they can take a bit more impact.

I'm sorry to hear about your back, is it an injury or has it been compensating for the lack of mobility in your hips - for me its my knees

Retrodan72 · « **Reply #12 on:** March 14, 2013, 07:45 PM »

Sorry to hear about your dilemma and injuries Dan.

harris · « **Reply #13 on:** March 14, 2013, 07:46 PM »

mine are metal on metal hips,i now have metal in my blood,so damaging my kidneys.
had 4 ops on my knees awaiting another.not sure why my back went but it was spotted on my mri .
going in or a mars scan in a week.

fugazi · « **Reply #14 on:** March 14, 2013, 07:47 PM »

Sorry to hear that Dan, I know where You're coming from with a knackered back

if You are set on selling a lot of Your stash off maybe get Someone to give You a hand with it all? It'll be too much for You to do by Yourself by the sounds of it, healing vibes old bean

Jaan · « **Reply #15 on:** March 14, 2013, 08:00 PM »

Well I wish you all the very best with your scan and I sincerely hope its a big step in the direction towards a pain free future

Betty · « **Reply #16 on:** March 14, 2013, 08:02 PM »

Healing vibes Dan

harris · « **Reply #17 on:** March 14, 2013, 08:15 PM »

thanks all,
day to day im a happy sole,the body being a pain but trying to keep doing what i love,but need it trimmed down
i have sorted whats staying now sine i got someone to break it all down probably 1000 individual parts to sell,not a Nice task.

greentoad · « **Reply #18 on:** March 14, 2013, 08:17 PM »

Hi Dan

Sorry to hear the news.

However, I have a cracking idea for you. If you are really downsizing......

It's time for Brandon 2013. Just like before over a long bank holiday weekend, with camping, freestyle, music, a ride out to the old track and ramps, and fun at your Studio.

You can have your own show and shine inside, behind a rope barrier, with prices etc and deal without having any issues. People can buy there and then and also take the item so no worrying on packing up and couriers, photo's etc.

The other Brandon event had a good number of people that attended so with your collection on display and bikes for sale you should shift a few.

You would also not have to worry about continually going up that bloody ladder and hurting yourself.

Take care, we'll have to meet up again sometime soon.

Hoping the Escort is coming on well.

J.

Jamroll · « **Reply #19 on:** March 14, 2013, 08:19 PM »

Really sorry to hear your news Dan, healing vibes

How many rides you looking to sell/part out mate?

gary4130 · « **Reply #20 on:** March 14, 2013, 08:20 PM »

sorry to hear this dan ,hope you are on the mend asap

think you might be best trying to sell on here first-maybe get a list up for peeps to dib dobs $:-\$
don't think many will buy a job lot ,espacially now kappy has stopped buying

harris · « **Reply #21 on:** March 14, 2013, 08:21 PM »

not a bad idea gem,the mk1 is kinda on hold till i get stronger,but do a bit when im ok.
i am not that near to many so travelling might be hard.
just split down 10 at the mo,will be getting more done,the weekend.

Devilock · « **Reply #22 on:** March 14, 2013, 08:30 PM »

The bikes aren't important, you & your health is.

The Burner King · « **Reply #23 on:** March 14, 2013, 08:34 PM »

As the others have said Dan, healing vibes sent your way

Moose · « **Reply #24 on:** March 14, 2013, 08:53 PM »

Sorry to hear your back's now gone mate, hope they can help you out with it in some way

I'm not sure what would be best - I'm selling a bit at a time by ebay. It's always going to be a ball ache, however you choose to sell unless you go with gem's idea and also set up stall at MK?

Author Topic: stuck between a rock and a hard place (Read 1389 times)

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