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  1. 01-12-2017, 03:42 PM #1
    TexasCurt
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    Buying parts bikes

    I have this strange desire to buy every cheap non-running three wheeler I see on Craigslist. I am constantly seeing $50-$300 for whole bikes or engines or various parts. Does anyone else do this? I'm thinking it's worth it just to have a parts inventory, and/or resell stuff I don't need.
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  2. 01-12-2017, 04:01 PM #2
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    My Cragslist app get the biggest workout of them all. I do the same thing. I peruse Craigslist every night. I want 3 wheelers, Wheelhorse tractors, and welding equipment. I could go broke very quickly and easily... I recently scored this AC/DC stick welder for $325. Pretty much brand new. Always looking for good deals.
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    Quote Originally Posted by BigRedGrizzly View Post
    My Cragslist app get the biggest workout of them all. I do the same thing. I peruse Craigslist every night. I want 3 wheelers, Wheelhorse tractors, and welding equipment. I could go broke very quickly and easily... I recently scored this AC/DC stick welder for $325. Pretty much brand new. Always looking for good deals.
    I got that same welder Or At least it's very identical

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  4. 01-12-2017, 08:00 PM #4
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    Most of us on this site have the same problem. I have sought counselling services to slowly wean myself off buying every cheap trike I find. It hasn't been easy. I am currently going through detox, and experiencing withdrawals because I haven't been able to purchase a cheap ATC that keeps popping up for sale. My wife has made it perfectly clear that my current "collection" (including a decent stash of parts machines) is enough Ahhh, if only I was still single....
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  6. 01-13-2017, 02:15 AM #6
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    My wife has made the mistake of saying "as long as the place looks clean from the street, then its fine", so now I'm trying to figure how high I can stack three wheelers in the back yard

    Whomever says buying cheap parts bikes is unwise, needs only browse ebay for a few select components!
    I'll guess your $50 "trash" trike will easily bring in tenfold-paypal funds when you've got time to list, package, and ship all them parts.
    My problem is I'm attached to everything, and refuse to sell!

    That's a keeper welder, it looks like a newer version of my tombstone here, which works perfectly after 30 years of daily use before it went surplus into my collection.

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    I say, buy them all!
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