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Post by philmill on Apr 30, 2018 16:14:31 GMT 1
Did anybody see the Allspeeds that were on ebay, ran out today, sold for 830 quid!! now I'm sure the seller was very happy but are they really worth 830 quid! They did look in very good nick but still, I didn't think Allspeeds were a very good pipe? or have i got that wrong?
Phil
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Post by rigga on Apr 30, 2018 16:23:36 GMT 1
Pointless when you can buy new for much less, and yes Gibson's are not original allspeeds, but are the same design, and aside from being the best looking pipe IMHO, not exactly the best power pipe, which for £800 I'd want.
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Post by philmill on Apr 30, 2018 17:41:57 GMT 1
I agree, they do look the part thats for sure..
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Post by liffy16 on Apr 30, 2018 18:10:28 GMT 1
Thats just insane !?
Turned down some period microns which a friend had in the garage loft for £200 about 5-6 years ago ,think i recall i was skint at the time !
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Post by oldelsieboy on Apr 30, 2018 18:43:44 GMT 1
Apparently they were Gibson Allspeeds manufactured within the last 10 years.
OEB
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Post by mattybeckett on Apr 30, 2018 18:49:55 GMT 1
Probably he didn't want to wait till xmas for a new set to be made  |
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Post by reedpete on Apr 30, 2018 18:52:57 GMT 1
Apparently they were Gibson Allspeeds manufactured within the last 10 years. OEB In that case someone got properly tugged ! |
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Post by 1966baz on Apr 30, 2018 18:58:33 GMT 1
I saw that one, crazy. I paid £200 for mine in almost as good condition.
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Post by oldelsieboy on Apr 30, 2018 18:59:38 GMT 1
Apparently they were Gibson Allspeeds manufactured within the last 10 years. OEB In that case someone got properly tugged ! Confirmed by Tony at Gibsons. OEB |
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Post by mattybeckett on Apr 30, 2018 19:06:44 GMT 1
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Post by rigga on Apr 30, 2018 19:31:42 GMT 1
A case of misrepresentation then? Why would anyone pay that much for genuine old school pipes is one thing, but for them to be copies, that stinks.
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Post by reedpete on Apr 30, 2018 20:23:41 GMT 1
Having just sen the pics you can tell they aren’t 80’s. Cans just look totally sanitised !
As for why people pay strong money for old stuff IMO is just down to that authenticity thing, doesn’t matter that they are all noise and no performance , if they were what was fitted back in the day and now NLA due to noise regs etc then they are always going to be collectible.
It’s more noticeable on aircooled RDs , period pipes just look the part. A ‘GP’ pipe looks great on a special but can cause visual conflict on otherwise stock bike.
All that said you still have to be bonkers to pay that sort of money for a set of aftermarket . Can only assume the winner just bought a set of 2R9 pipes for a 400E and thought 800 was cheap !
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Post by jon on Apr 30, 2018 20:55:08 GMT 1
In that case someone got properly tugged ! Confirmed by Tony at Gibsons. OEB Didn’t the originals only have a single tube at the downpipe on the exhaust? These quite clearly have two to reduce drips. The eBay description is clearly inaccurate. Sad thing is does the buyer even realise? Jon |
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Post by jon on Apr 30, 2018 20:58:37 GMT 1
I also thought they had the words ‘genuine allspeeds’ stamped into them. I don’t see that in the photos?
Jon
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Post by midlifecrisisrd on May 1, 2018 8:30:59 GMT 1
Yes should have genuine all speed and no non drip header
The Gibson pipes are more angular
The originals had some curves in them if you know what I mean
Steve
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Post by oldbritguy on May 1, 2018 11:22:09 GMT 1
I hope the buyer is not reading this thread. Will be absolutely gutted if that is the case.
Nostalga got the better of the rational thought process here i think.
I am not an ebay user at all because of this situation. Could a dispute be taken against the seller for mis representation on the advert?
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Post by mattybeckett on May 1, 2018 12:08:03 GMT 1
I hope the buyer is not reading this thread. Will be absolutely gutted if that is the case. Nostalga got the better of the rational thought process here i think. I am not an ebay user at all because of this situation. Could a dispute be taken against the seller for mis representation on the advert? Should be able to claim money back or cancel the transaction. Item is not as described. |
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Post by paulperth on May 1, 2018 13:10:43 GMT 1
I’d suggest their mates bid them up and every chance that they will be back for sale in a few weeks
However I may be wrong 😁
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Post by mattybeckett on May 1, 2018 21:15:35 GMT 1
I’d suggest their mates bid them up and every chance that they will be back for sale in a few weeks However I may be wrong 😁 Your spot on, that's exactly what normally happens. No doubt the seller and mutual/mate buyer will agree to cancel the transaction to save any sellers fees. Back on again in a few weeks no doubt. |
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