Is this anybody's?

gbsahne001
gbsahne001 Posts: 1,973
edited April 2010 in Commuting chat
The write up just screams stolen bike, or is it me?

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll? ... K:MEWAX:IT


Edit; apologies if it is genuine
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  • roger_merriman
    roger_merriman Posts: 6,165
    i'd be not touching it with some else's pole.

    though to be fair with a lot of 2nd hand bikes how'd you tell? but this just doesn't look right.
  • suzyb
    suzyb Posts: 3,449
    What isn't right about it? Just the lack of detail about the bike / past story about it?

    (so I know what to look for when looking for an MTB)
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  • kurako
    kurako Posts: 1,098
    suzyb wrote:
    What isn't right about it? Just the lack of detail about the bike / past story about it?

    (so I know what to look for when looking for an MTB)

    Cash only. No postage. Will meet you at a station.

    Something smells fishy!
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  • rjsterry
    rjsterry Posts: 29,414
    The 'cash only', 'meet at a station' bit + the lack of back story. Also I don't think I could buy anything from someone whose spelling is that of a five-year-old.
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  • zanes
    zanes Posts: 563
    Look at his previous feedback. >90% is for bikes. Either a very stupid bike shop or a thief.
  • guttertrash
    guttertrash Posts: 147
    Judging by the feedback, this chap has sold quite a few bikes.....
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  • kelsen
    kelsen Posts: 2,003
    ...and all sales kept private
  • Mike400
    Mike400 Posts: 226
    Might put the cat amongst the pigeons and ask him a few questions about the bike?

    reason for sale? how long has he had it? etc

    anything specific you could ask that an owner would reasonably know?
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  • kurako
    kurako Posts: 1,098
    Also. Won't use paypal for the bike but has used it to buy music equipment. GTF!
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  • spasypaddy
    spasypaddy Posts: 5,180
    Mike400 wrote:
    Might put the cat amongst the pigeons and ask him a few questions about the bike?

    reason for sale? how long has he had it? etc

    anything specific you could ask that an owner would reasonably know?
    ask him what size the shoes that go with the SPDs are and would he be willing to sell those as well
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  • g00se
    g00se Posts: 2,221
    How about we all start posting a few questions and report the replies back here? :)
  • Jaguar.
    Jaguar. Posts: 51
    Why not ask him for the frame serial number?
  • mcj78
    mcj78 Posts: 634
    Kurako wrote:
    Also. Won't use paypal for the bike but has used it to buy music equipment. GTF!

    To be honest if I was regularly selling items over £100 on ebay i'd avoid using paypal due to the charges, could always be a bike shop clearing out p/x bikes although I agree the general lack of details & private feedback is a bit suspect - could always contact him & ask for the frame number, or ask why his listings for previous bikes sold are private?

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  • oscarbudgie
    oscarbudgie Posts: 850
    He has to accept Paypal (Ebay rules) but says he won't - vvv dodgy. I reported him :lol:
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  • lost_in_thought
    lost_in_thought Posts: 10,563
    Maybe say 'I see you've sold lots of bikes, does your shop have a showroom where I could come to test-ride?'
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  • gbsahne001
    gbsahne001 Posts: 1,973
    Interesting; seller ends sale early and cancels all bids!
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  • oscarbudgie
    oscarbudgie Posts: 850
    gbsahne wrote:
    Interesting; seller ends sale early and cancels all bids!

    I think thats Ebay ending the auction rather than him.
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  • suzyb
    suzyb Posts: 3,449
    Will bear that in mind when looking. Thanks :)
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