I'm going to buy a second-hand bicycle this evening
By lynettebyc
@lynettebyc (2416)
China
June 12, 2008 9:22pm CST
After the loss of my new bicycle, yeah, it was stolen more than a month ago, and i've started a discussion about this to express my sorrow. Accidentally i found that a student in a university nearby wants to sell his bike as he's gonna gradute in less than a month. Maybe he doesn't stay here. So i decided to buy. Hope this one will bring me good luck and won't be stolen again. Will you guys buy second-hand products especially when you lost the former good one? I'm afraid of buying a new one, new bicycle are more easily to catch the eyes of thieves than old one.
Thanks for reading this
**Enjoy life~~**
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6 responses
@bjcyrix (6901)
• Philippines
13 Jun 08
Oh, Im sorry to hear about your bike. Yeah I do agree that most shiny new ones kinda comes along with a huge signboard saying, "Steal me, Im new!". IVe always wanted a bike but my Dad doesnt want me to have one. Ive been pestering my parents for years now and I just ultimately gave up trying. I think they are more prepared to give me a car than a bike but I like a bike more than a car. I prefer the kind of bike thats 'broken in' so I wouldnt have to adjust to the new hard feel of the bike seat. As for the second hand thing, I dont mind getting second hand things as long as the price is reasonable enough for the product that its still usable and wont always need repairs that sometime along the way, the cost of all the repairs would just be equal to a new bike. If thats the case then I would rather buy a new bike that would work perfectly in 5-10 or more years. Goodluck with your new bike. Have fun and be careful.^_^
@lynettebyc (2416)
• China
13 Jun 08
Hello, bjcyrix, yeah,i've already bought it, hehe, happy. Wow, isn't a car good than a bicycle? You're right, second hand products will cost repair fees, but judging from the current situation, it's ok. Well, it's cheap, and can be used for oen or two years, and i'd consider buying another second one if it's old enough.
Thanks for sharing
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@bjcyrix (6901)
• Philippines
13 Jun 08
I think so, but thats the thing. They've raised me not to be so frivolous and I prefer getting small practical things but I guess Ill take them up on that car when I learn how to drive.LOL! I wont be able to see my very own bike though. Hmm, maybe when I have kids.LOL I will enjoy life, thanks.^_^
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@lynettebyc (2416)
• China
26 Jun 08
Hello, fwangaa, yeah, your parents are kind
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@checapricorn (16061)
• United States
8 Jul 08
Hi lynettebyc,
I love always to buy second hand as long as they are in good condition. I will be more practical but if I will be having a great job, I will treat myself with a new one and maybe you can bring it inside your apartment...LOL! I know how thieves, they always want the new and expensive one..take care!
@lynettebyc (2416)
• China
9 Jul 08
Hello,checapricorn, yeah, i carried it to the fifth floor, taxing. As i've lost one, i'm afraid of losing this again, although it's much older than the former one. If i got enough money, i'd buy myself a garage and car, lol
@lynettebyc (2416)
• China
14 Jun 08
Hello, youless, thanks. Yeah, i hope this time it will stay ok with me. Hehe, it've got a name from me, LUCK, nickname is LUCKY, it will bring me luck. Lol
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@ruby222 (4847)
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23 Jul 08
Well i hope you will have more luck with your new bicycle,its so frustrating when you have something that you enjoy pinched from you!I would always go for secon hand,it doesnt mean the quality is any the less,it just menas that someone has used it before you,and the price is usually far better!
@lynettebyc (2416)
• China
25 Jul 08
Thanks, ruby, i haven't ridden the bicycle for a month. It's difficult to carry it upstairs and downstairs. I should find a garage to put it
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@uplink2me (15)
• China
15 Jun 08
wow,I've just bought a second-hand bike about two weeks ago,I can understand how sad you are at this time with the lost bike you like best.To be honest, I really wanna fight the thief for my bike,you know,everybody would get angry when his or her loving things were stolen which belong to them for a long time.Therefor I decide to buy a second-hand one in order to cut down my sorrow when it loses next time.However good luck to u.
@lynettebyc (2416)
• China
15 Jun 08
Hello, uplink2me, thanks, good luck to you too, and thanks for sharing your thoughts on this.
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