Modern Vespa

Also he got the killer price at $1200 .

Yeah, well, to each their own. I make enough money at work producing things. I don't need or want to be a middleman.

I think Lloyd Dobler said it best...

Wait , if you take raw material , make something else out of it , then sell it to consumers . You are a middle man .

Nope, that's called "adding value". A middle man is this douche that bought the scoot, then immediately reposted it on CL for $1k more with out adding one bit of value.

I blame it on Fast&Loud. Thing is... Discovery doesn't tell you they're flat broke cause they screw every buyer and seller they deal with on the show.

Adding value ?

That Sport is worth all he's asking , going back to the original post .

Economics term...

http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Value_added

And this one? Been up for sale for about a week...tell tale yellow boots, chrome guards, mud flap and 150cc....
hmmmm

And that's called commodity fetishism.

Ya Wikipedia is the place to go for knowledge . " adding value " to a existing product , than reselling at a higher price , makes you a middleman . Nothing wrong with that , most people in a free economy are .

Yes I know who MaRx was . So under they statement we should never buy a house as an investment , or ever sell our car just drive it until it breaks down . Wow you're in the wrong country .

Uh, no. You described a "producer".

This is Econ 101.

I not even gonna whatch a comedian to find economic value in something . The last thing I will say about this is " good for the guy selling it he's doing nothing wrong .

Thanks for playing. You gave me a lot to think about.

Lighthearted , just fun . Thank you

Hey everyone, long time lurker, first time poster. I've been running on a 2010 Stella 4T for awhile now, and have been wanting to get a real vintage Vespa for weekend cruising around town with my lady on back. I saw this 1964 125cc VNB come across Craiglist, and she and I both fell in love. But, after some research I thought I should get some advice from the experts since it's a VNB with pretty fresh paint. I'm going to take a look at it tomorrow. Is there anything I need to be weary of, or specifically check out? Does it all look correct? Is $3500 asking too much? Is this a good entry into a vintage scoot?

http://phoenix.craigslist.org/evl/mcy/4963116065.html

Thanks for your help!

$3,500 . For a stock vnb is way too much , that being said it's a nice looking scoot , not period correct , but nice . Vnb has a 125 motor when stock , it won't keep up with your Stella . Expect to see top speed of about 40 mph . I would offer $2,000. And then see if the seller will budge .

40 mph would be just fine for cruising around town. If I want to go 60 + I'll take the Stella. That said, should I hold off for a VBB, or is it pretty similar? Is a VBB also more desirable than a VNB? I would prefer something more original, but it's a nice color (which helps with the fiancee's approval )

Vbb is a 150 , wich makes it more desirable to most . For that price I would hold out for a nice vbb . That being said , vnb is my favorite Vespa .

bodge alert

http://sfbay.craigslist.org/nby/mcy/4962973917.html

hmmm... indo bike... any thoughts? (this means you, ebeth )

http://portland.craigslist.org/wsc/mcy/4965278526.html

i'll walk away from that mate

Well i guess that settles it

Out of my collection I sell this terrific Hoffmann Vespa 1953. It has a lot of original accessories out of the 1950s. A show winner. 10 years of restoration in Germany, the home of Hoffmann Vespa. Clear title (MT), also comes with original German title. Asking $ 12,800. Inquiries in German or English. Please email me and I send you a full description. Thank you, Chris

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here's a pic of a stock hoffmann

Go figure. Now it's $4k..."Save $750!"
Boo creepy foot doctor.

Been in a heated garage for 25 years, aka a balls hot and humid grass hut in Vietnam.

That's racist.

That is not racist. Of course, it isn't funny either. And THAT is the real reason you should be disgusted with his statement.

http://phoenix.craigslist.org/evl/mcy/4981172229.html
A "1965 Vespa Piaggio Veglia" you know, the model named after its speedometer.

^ This is outright fraud.

I always enjoy the sales pitch on these things !!
Made in veglianam maybe !! Man and that piaggio designed fairing will help fetch top dollar !

"Piaggio modified the front cowling, making it more aerodynamic and significantly improving comfort, handling and road holding which was top of line. It is a head turner. "



Poetry.

$5500



http://seattle.craigslist.org/tac/mcy/4988112646.html

You beat me to it. Just spotted that beauty this morning. I sometimes wonder if these people know they have a piece and are just trying to recoup their money.

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That shows up on Seattle CL and on this thread every few months. I wonder if it's the same seller each time.

wtf kinda glovebox is that?!

http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/mcy/4985370386.html