Author Topic: Lack of decent parts - availability starting to dry up? (Read 1189 times)

Skyway Nick · « **on:** June 11, 2008, 03:20 PM »

Have I missed something or has there been a dry up of Old School parts over the last year? Since monitoring Ebay week in week out over the last year, there seems to be a definate lack of parts available compared to previous months. Im talking about decent headsets, bottom brackets, skyway pads - just small but important bits you know?

Or is it something that builds up more towards the summer months?

Rombloke · « **Reply #1 on:** June 11, 2008, 06:24 PM »

its been happening for five yrs fella

Dave

perry · « **Reply #2 on:** June 11, 2008, 06:31 PM »

ebay has been on a downward spiral , i think a lot of the trustable people has given up with it

PHIPPSIO · « **Reply #3 on:** June 11, 2008, 06:43 PM »

Think the nos stuff is drying up a bit. Shiners dont seem to have much and as a consequence neither do the web shops that we all know and love. Then theres all the hoarding that goes on, me included

Swivel · « **Reply #4 on:** June 11, 2008, 07:38 PM »

True, ebay ain't always the way to go... sometimes restoration of a part is more rewarding and you get a better finish as some nos parts may have storage marks etc...

I tend to ask more on here now instead of hunting around as you know that you can trust peeps on here etc.. as i've been ripped off on ebay too and it happens a lot. Much rather as on here if you need something

Matt

Waxintaxin · « **Reply #5 on:** June 11, 2008, 09:50 PM »

what 400 + actice collectors ? maybe more

the fact that we have all built bikes and keep them built means that everything ha been used , private collectors stashes only now it seems, as shiners is left with very little in any numbers.

if everyone who collects builds a bike this year , then 400 plus headsets are needed etc etc

it soon dissapears

Sparky24 · « **Reply #6 on:** June 11, 2008, 10:29 PM »

i have started to get bits and bobs from the states

virtualmeuk · « **Reply #7 on:** June 11, 2008, 10:32 PM »

i think there is alot of kit out there but people are hanging onto it all now as the prices seem to be dropping. Anyone who bought at the top of the market is hanging onto there stuff so they dont loose money and anyone who has old stock for years is hanging on as well knowing that prices have been higher than thay are now. Stalemate. Untill the market picks up i dont think you will see alot of NOS about.

Just my opinion $:-\$

jT Racing · « **Reply #8 on:** June 12, 2008, 07:56 AM »

?
always go's quiet before 1. the summer hols 2. crimbo 3. after crimbo when the funds are replenished.
has done for years. july is a good time to whatch prices in the uk just before MK, same in the states before rockford.

keep it lit! · « **Reply #9 on:** June 12, 2008, 08:12 AM »

Quote from: Sparky24 on June 11, 2008, 10:29 PM

i have started to get bits and bobs from the states

thats the only place for the decent stuff, you have to be on your toes tho...... a few slimeballs

JT71 · « **Reply #10 on:** June 12, 2008, 09:56 AM »

Got one or two nice items in my ebay store...click my logo.

I know, it's a cheap plug.

WARDY · « **Reply #11 on:** June 12, 2008, 10:05 AM »

Quote from: Joe-lee-on kenobi (JT71) on June 12, 2008, 09:56 AM

Got one or two nice items in my ebay store...click my logo.

I know, it's a cheap plug.

them wobbly skyways joe are great mate ,a whole new riding experience

JT71 · « **Reply #12 on:** June 12, 2008, 10:19 AM »

it's all lies. Wardy is trying to ruin my reputation.

Wardy you're a brummy, get on a train to Cov sunday.

OrgasmDonor · « **Reply #13 on:** June 12, 2008, 10:23 AM »

there is plenty of decent stuff out there, just not as much fashionable stuff

JT71 · « **Reply #14 on:** June 12, 2008, 10:40 AM »

Quote from: OrgasmDonor on June 12, 2008, 10:23 AM

there is plenty of decent stuff out there, just not as much fashionable stuff

that's a very good point.

WARDY · « **Reply #15 on:** June 12, 2008, 12:25 PM »

Quote from: Joe-lee-on kenobi (JT71) on June 12, 2008, 10:19 AM

it's all lies. Wardy is trying to ruin my reputation.

Wardy you're a brummy, get on a train to Cov sunday.

I would just like to say that there is nothing wrong with Joes skyways , ive had a pair , top fella. I thought i must point this out as some peeps may have thought i was being serious , not having a bit of banter

. Joe , i may be coming on Sunday mate , ill let u know Sunday morning

, hope them skyways will hold out the afternoon , dont want em collapsing and fooking me vdc up