Well, the whole ordeal just sucks, Mimi. I have nothing to add to all the sage advice already provided, but just wanted to add my bit of encouragement for when you return the bike. It certainly will be uncomfortable, but that'll be temporary, and once it's behind you, it sounds like you now have a line on a responsible LBS that will help you get what you really need and want in a bike.
Good luck, and stand your ground!
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03-03-2007, 01:34 PM #1
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Bad JuJu: Team TE Bianchista
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03-03-2007, 01:53 PM #2
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Smart Cycles in Norwalk, CT? Ha. I just looked at their website ... he's got a steel '06 Bianchi Veloce on "close-out." It appears to be stock; the components listed are exactly what Bianchi's website has listed for that bike for '06. But Bianchi has the list price at $1,699. His bargain price: "Reg: $2299.99, Closeout: $1899.99!"
I am thinking this is not a guy to do business with.
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03-03-2007, 02:04 PM #3
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I have nothing helpful to add either, Mimi, except to beam you more support for when you go to return it. Whew, I feel your pain. This really bites.
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03-03-2007, 02:31 PM #4
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Mimi,
I ma just catching up on threads. I am so sorry you are going through this. it sounds as though have have received brilliant advice. I have nothing more to add other than my support.Jennifer
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03-03-2007, 02:38 PM #5
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Yeah, some of these gals have better advice than my lawyer!
Originally Posted by Bikingmomof3
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03-03-2007, 04:59 PM #6
Don't whine
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Just don't let Mr. Dumpster sour you on Mondonicos. He is the problem, not Mondonico.
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03-03-2007, 05:32 PM #7
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Many years ago, I paid in full, a lifetime membership to a new gym that was opening up in the town I used to live in. I paid in advance for this "great deal". The gym was suppose to open within 3 months of when I paid. I always pay my Visa balance in full each month...Well, month 1 passed and the gym didn't open, month 2 passed...progress on the gym, but still not open and in month 3, no gym, no one even working on the building. On month 4 I received a letter that the owners went into bankruptcy and that they would repay me my $399, at $10 a month until the balance was paid. I called my Visa company and told them and they credited my $399 and said that is what they are there for. Though this was at least 20 years ago, the policy at that time was customer satisfaction. I would give your credit card company a call and get their advice.
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