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This rope seems sketchy help?

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Cordell Maurer · · Reading, PA · Joined Sep 2019 · Points: 15

Hey so I bought this static on mercari for a steal but looking at it when it arrived I'm a little skeptic. Can someone help me out and help identify if its rated or not. Thanks 

FrankPS · · Atascadero, CA · Joined Nov 2009 · Points: 276
Cordell Maurer wrote: Hey so I bought this static on mercari for a steal but looking at it when it arrived I'm a little skeptic. Can someone help me out and help identify if its rated or not. Thanks 

What will you be using a static rope for?

I think you meant to post a link?

Climb On · · Everywhere · Joined Jan 2016 · Points: 0

A picture would help

Gunkiemike · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Jul 2009 · Points: 3,732

What do we know about this Mercari site?  I've been shopping/buying gear online for 20 years and have never heard of it. Sometimes it really is better to buy from well established sources (online or B&M).

L Kap · · Boulder, CO · Joined Apr 2014 · Points: 224

Mercari is a secondhand / resale site like ebay. No auction function, just straight up buying and selling between private parties. 

L Kap · · Boulder, CO · Joined Apr 2014 · Points: 224
Former Climber wrote: Seems totally legit.

I mean, it's legit if you want to buy some yoga pants. For climbing gear, it's the same as getting it from ebay. Caveat emptor. 

Billcoe · · Pacific Northwet · Joined Mar 2006 · Points: 936

Recap, You bought a used rope form a stranger over the internet....you don't have a photo but you want our opinion? Correct?  OK, here's mine, if the above is true, your an idiot. Hope I helped. What did you pay and what did you get? Just curious, it is likely that in no way any new facts changes my opinion.

ps -  I mispelled You're, From and mispelt so you can catch my drift.

Pieter Beerepoot · · Boston, MA · Joined Feb 2020 · Points: 51

I’ve gotten great deals on Mercari including most of a rack for $100 and an R3 for $30. It’s like Craigslist though, know what you’re buying and inspect it when you get it. Without more info there’s no way to say 

L Kap · · Boulder, CO · Joined Apr 2014 · Points: 224
Former Climber wrote:

I may have omitted the /snark tag.  

I may have omitted the /Ijustwantedtotalkaboutyogapants tag. 

L Kap · · Boulder, CO · Joined Apr 2014 · Points: 224
Former Climber wrote:

/youdoliveinboulder

I can tell no lies. 

Mark Pilate · · MN · Joined Jun 2013 · Points: 25

So, in summary, we have established that your rope is totally safe to wear.  Pairs best with yoga pants.  Any other questions Cordell?

Robert S · · Driftwood, TX · Joined Sep 2018 · Points: 662

The quality of trolling here has really fallen.

Billcoe · · Pacific Northwet · Joined Mar 2006 · Points: 936
Robert S wrote: The quality of trolling here has really fallen.

Indeed it has. Maybe I need to start selling my old used ropes there...."Climbing rope, great condition, retired from climbing and only used to tow my vehicle once" .....

Guideline #1: Don't be a jerk.

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