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@chubby
Hi Leon,
It is with sadness that I read your above post.
I thought we already had a gentlemen's agreement when you informed me that we would meet for the transaction.
While I can, and will agree with you regarding keeping what's good original. I believe any responsible cyclist should ensure the structural integrity of the frame since the bike will be lovingly used on public roads and all. And as for the fork, the rust must be treated to prevent further corrosion. I think we owe it to the 'icon' so to speak.
I trust any bicycle lover would do no less, not to mention that I am sending it to a reputable shop to have it done. My apologies, perhaps Dave did not work at SBDU, but one cannot dispute that Rick Powell and Phil Insley were there no less than 'GOD' as you quoted.
However, since you did not accept any deposit, I really cannot in anyway insist you honor your end of the agreement. I will however keep to mine.
Appreciate you advice so I can know what I already have and what I do not. As for the price, I do not think it is appropriate to now ask for more just so you could be persuaded to let it go. With all due respect, I am afraid I cannot accede to that, not for the reason you have given.
We shall for all practical purposes agree to disagree on what is iconic and what is classic. To me the icon part of Raleigh was the '753 Team Road Bike' (just like the E-Type was to Jaguar).
Lastly, I do find it inconsistent and somewhat strange that for someone as passionate as you have come across to be, that you would use a non period-correct suspension seatpost, a columbus fork, cleat pedals, as well as a riser stem on the bike (as per the pictures you have chosen to use) and also your allowing the rust to remain on the fork. Pardon me, please and once again with all due respect.
Cheers!