eBay and Craigslist finds

They are utter cunts because I didn't find out about about it till after them.

Next question.

Fair comment then. :-)

the good majoriy of people using these snipers, must have some deep pockets as the only way to ensure winning the auction is placing a high bid.

i am not sure about you, but i am still looking for those good deals

Sorry, but if you're looking for bargains on ebay prepare to be disappointed unless the description is really bad (and even then there is software available which will find mis-spelt descriptions). Bargains are to be had at bike jumbles not on ebay, there are too many people looking for that elusive good deal on track/fixed bikes and components.