$50.00 for a bike
By SomeCowgirl
@SomeCowgirl (32191)
United States
July 23, 2011 1:00pm CST
$50.00 for a bike? I think that's a pretty great deal don't you? I was looking craigslist and saw it, now I have $39.00 but need $11.00 more, I'm going to see if I can't borrow it once the person I need to borrow it from wakes up. I want to call and inquire about it but don't want to sound stupid, I suppose I should call and let them know I'm interested, that I have the intention of buying it if I can scrape up $11.00 more and see if I can't set up a time to meet today or tomorrow.
In any cae, I'm excited. It's a schwinn bike and looks to be in really good condition. It also seems to be a bit better then the one I was going to buy through layaway, I'd be saving more and get things done faster as well.
I think God showed me this as I was just laying in bed, having no intention to look on craigslist.
So wht do you guys think? $50.00 for a 26" Schwinn bike?
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15 responses
@SomeCowgirl (32191)
• United States
25 Jul 11
Yes it was very nice of them, and I am really glad that they were willing to do that. Now if the weather would be nice but NOT stormy. I need to call a few places and ask if they are hiring / check in on my applications. There is one place that just changed names, I'm sure they must have changed hands because the title of the restaurant changed so drastically. It's a good bike ride away, but I'm willing to do it and have a friend who lives close by the place as well so....
@SomeCowgirl (32191)
• United States
25 Jul 11
A foldable bike? Could you provide a picture? I've heard of these but never seen one. In any case, I got the bike minus the $11 and for that I am greatful.
@salonga (27775)
• Philippines
25 Jul 11
$50 for a bike sounds a real good deal indeed. Well I hope you get it! Craiglist is really a good place to find good bargains. I also do go to that place once in a while to find good bargains.
Speaking of bike, I would like to share that my husband is crazy over bike. He would change bike one after the other and I really don't understand why. At any rate come to think of it I think he deserves it because he is working hard. I think that is his way of rewarding himself. He now have two bikes and if you care to have a glimpse of them then here I attached a photo.
@SomeCowgirl (32191)
• United States
25 Jul 11
Those are nice looking bikes! The first one there, looks a lot like mine, except mine is a female bike, and is a light purple in color. I think bikes are a great way to exercise. Of course craigslist is a great site but we have to be careful we're actually getting a good bargain, or not giving our items away for too cheap!
@vinslounge (1295)
• India
24 Jul 11
$50 for a bike is quite reasonable. In my country you can get good bike fjavascript:__doPostBack('ctl00$cphMainContent$btSubmit','')or $50
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@SomeCowgirl (32191)
• United States
24 Jul 11
I am sorry I don't think I understood part of that. I also have got the bike already, but I've got it for $39.00 instead as the person was generous enough to sell it to me for cheaper.
@QeeGood (1213)
• Sweden
24 Jul 11
It sounds like a fair price for a bike. I trust your judgment that it is a good price for that bike. I wish you all the very best in your purchase for the bike you desire. It is lovely to take bike rides. It is also good for the environment and good for our health riding a bike.
@SomeCowgirl (32191)
• United States
25 Jul 11
I have already gotten it, and for even less then they had asked for. Yes it is great for the environment, though it does limit when one can ride a bike, provided they mind getting wet. I need a job and thus need a way there, I imagine it will also help me stay healthy and for that I'll be greatful.
The bike is a schwinn, which are good bikes.
@SomeCowgirl (32191)
• United States
24 Jul 11
I know it's a great price, and I even got it for less $39.00 instead of the $50.00!
@sedel1027 (17846)
• Cupertino, California
24 Jul 11
Sounds like a good deal to me. My husband and son just bought new bikes around Christmas from WalMart. Spent $80 on my sons and $110 on my husbands.
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@SomeCowgirl (32191)
• United States
24 Jul 11
They are still about that price at the stores. I was going to get one from kmart on layaway but after I got the money back from games I sold, something told me to get on craigslist and I am sure glad I did.
@GardenGerty (160879)
• United States
24 Jul 11
Schwinn has always been good quality. I hope you can get it. It may need a little bit of tweaking, you know, making sure all parts are tight etc. but it is certainly worth the money and it will help you get going sooner on your goals.
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@SomeCowgirl (32191)
• United States
24 Jul 11
Everything is in good working order on the bike. The only thing is the handlebars padding being a bit torn, but that happens with wear, and I suppose it may have been left out in a garage of some sort.
@SomeCowgirl (32191)
• United States
24 Jul 11
It was really good, I mean the only thing wrong with it is the handlebar sleeves are a bit torn, but I mean with such a little thing like that? I'm happy about it for sure.
@SomeCowgirl (32191)
• United States
24 Jul 11
He sold it for $39.00 instead of $50.00. I am glad as well and thanked him for it profusely.
@totallyundecided (3190)
• Philippines
23 Jul 11
I believe it's a good price for a bike, SC. I hope you'll be able to find the $11 so that you can purchase the bike right away and I hope you can share us some photos.
It's been a while since I rode my bike because I have had hardly time for myself. I miss biking since it's one of my exercise.
@SomeCowgirl (32191)
• United States
23 Jul 11
I got the bike for 39 dollars and am happy about that. I am hoping it will help me lose weight but not only that i am hoping i can find a job and get to and from work on it.
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@randylovesdar (4932)
• United States
23 Jul 11
That is a great deal and I am hoping that you can get the rest of the money to buy it. I would definately let the person know that you are interested so they do not sell it to someone else. I wish you all the best. Now with the bike you will be able to get work and help with the finances.
@SomeCowgirl (32191)
• United States
23 Jul 11
I asked if they would accept lower and they said yes they would and so i have the bike now. I am glad i got it and will just need to get some locks for it now.
@randylovesdar (4932)
• United States
23 Jul 11
That is wonderful news. I wish you all the best and hope that you find work soon. I know the job market is tough all over. I wish I could work, but with my husband's schedule it is hard for me to. We had to take my name off the car insurance because we could not afford it.
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@SomeCowgirl (32191)
• United States
24 Jul 11
Thank You, I went to an interview not last Thursday but Thursday before last, I really need to call the place tomrorow and ask them if they've considered me. I should have called earlier but... Well I can't dwell on that.
In any case, I really hope something comes up for you that will work between yours and your husband's schedules. I wonder how much of a hassle it is to get a license to take care of children? Would you be willing to do that from home?
@hardworkinggurl (37063)
• United States
23 Jul 11
That sounds like a really good deal and maybe you can negotiate it for $40.00 Let them know you are short and depending on how fast they want to be rid of it they may even lower it to $45.00 Sometimes, as I do I add $5 - $10.00 more as normally most who buy want to negotiate.
Try that and see and if not I still think it is a good deal if the bike is in good shape. Good luck and hope you will be bicycling soon.
@SomeCowgirl (32191)
• United States
23 Jul 11
I got it for the thirty nine dollars that i had and so i am happy about that. I am grateful he sold it for that little and i told them that as well. Now to better myself further
@SomeCowgirl (32191)
• United States
23 Jul 11
Gifts, its on the front porch as we speak. Now hopefully itll help me with losing some weight too
@hardworkinggurl (37063)
• United States
23 Jul 11
Hooray see a little negotiating does good sometimes. 
@AngelHope2011 (199)
• United States
24 Jul 11
I think $50.00 for a bike on Craigslist sounds better than something you'd get from the store. I've been meaning to put up the earrings my grandmother got me for Christmas on Craigslist.
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@SomeCowgirl (32191)
• United States
24 Jul 11
Oh yeah and I even got it for less as well! I need to put some things up on craigslist as well. I hope you can get a good deal for those earrings.
@bounce58 (17385)
• Canada
25 Jul 11
I was going to say that it is a great deal for $50!
But reading from all of the responses here, it looks like that you got it for the $39 that you already had. That's great as you did not even need to scrape the extra $11.
I think you're on your way!
Goodluck to you SCG.
