Can we just agree on what NOS means please!

[wynne]

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Now that is funny.

 

[Gtpulse]

Thought of this thread when I saw these BMXs in a traditional auction. Do you think the rules of NOS would make these worth less if you replaced the broken saddles?

https://www.easyliveauction.com/cat...f-collectables-antiques-jewellery-f-lot-1582/

 

[MattiThundrrr]

Do you think the rules of NOS would make these worth less if you replaced the broken saddles?

To me, yes, because it is no longer the complete bike as it was originally put together. If that's not being sold to ride, why replace the saddle? "As found" condition allows the buyer to make those decisions. If it were to be replaced, and the original kept with it, I suppose it could be put back in place and no one would be any wiser.

 

[pete_mcc]

NOS:

NEW:

AS NEW:

REFINISHED:

USED:

 

[stefanano57]

NOS:

NEW:

AS NEW:

REFINISHED:

USED:

Note to self No167: Never browse on Retrobike while having lunch.

Put me right off my Branston Pickle that has..

 

[Prodigal Son]

NOS:

NEW:

AS NEW:

REFINISHED:

USED:

Are those vintage? Pre 97?

 

[sunympholepsy]

If in doubt just call it NOSish

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/17577450...VCRPMaIIw4x2hPN7JMkl6Wxg==|tkp:Bk9SR67m8demYg

 

[27motorhead]

If in doubt just call it NOSish

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/17577450...VCRPMaIIw4x2hPN7JMkl6Wxg==|tkp:Bk9SR67m8demYg

Adding another layer(ish) to NOS! I love it(ish!)

 

[CassidyAce]

To be fair to the seller, 'NOSish' is a pretty fair and honest description of that chain set: not NOS but close to NOS. The description explains that it's been pulled from a show bike so at least the seller isn't trying to mislead buyers by claiming, as others might have done, that it's an NOS item.

 

[Yaldie]

To be fair to the seller, 'NOSish' is a pretty fair and honest description of that chain set: not NOS but close to NOS. The description explains that it's been pulled from a show bike so at least the seller isn't trying to mislead buyers by claiming, as others might have done, that it's an NOS item.

So does ‘usedish’ mean the same as ‘modish’?