My stolen bike on eBay recovered and returned

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  • Rob-Is-On-Fire
    Rob-Is-On-Fire Posts: 142
    Good thread!

    Glad you did the right thing. Did you ask about the stolen databases?
  • pilsburypie
    pilsburypie Posts: 891
    Yes I did ask about the stolen database. It is now a legit bike..... plus I have the original service document with my name and address on and the bike serial number for proof of ownership/transfer of ownership.

    Stoo61 - the bike is about to go on ebay tomorrow. I gave it a good going over today, cleaned it up and it looks pretty damn good. The thief I recon knew what he'd nicked and didn't ride it, just sat with his investment in the garage till the heat cooled off......

    Looking at others on ebay I'd hope to get £900+ for it as apart from a a few very minor general riding scuffs it really is in top condition and well looked after. Even got the autoglm on the paintwork and it has done wonders!
  • TowerRider
    TowerRider Posts: 430
    Like these recovered and found on eBay stories.
    Personally I would call the insurance up and say bike found by YOU and although it is a bit damaged you would like to keep it. I would record the call and make no further effort to contact them.
    It is the insurance companies and although it won't affect your payout it could well effect future insurance claims if you don't tell them and they find out it was recovered - unlikely but technically it could.

    oops hadn't read pg2 two - read it now.
  • cooldad
    cooldad Posts: 32,599
    You kept your integrity. Can't put a price on that. It's a slippery slope.
    I don't do smileys.

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  • tlw1
    tlw1 Posts: 22,146
    cooldad wrote:
    You kept your integrity. Can't put a price on that. It's a slippery slope.

    +1

    Karma always bites back
  • solsurf
    solsurf Posts: 489
    Good man for contacting the insurance company, Karma will reward you. Hope you get a good price for the bike.
    http://www.pogu.co.uk
  • beany123
    beany123 Posts: 133
    nicklouse wrote:
    the recovered bike is the insurances.

    they may let you buy back cheap. but do contact them.


    ?????????????????????????????????? if this man told you to jump off a cliff would you???????
    Giant Trance 1

    Live to ride
  • cooldad
    cooldad Posts: 32,599
    beany123 wrote:
    nicklouse wrote:
    the recovered bike is the insurances.

    they may let you buy back cheap. but do contact them.


    ?????????????????????????????????? if this man told you to jump off a cliff would you???????

    That's an awful lot of question marks. Do you have a point as well?
    I don't do smileys.

    There is no secret ingredient - Kung Fu Panda

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    Parktools
  • booyaka
    booyaka Posts: 263
    glad it all worked out in the end!

    Any links to the ebay ad?? :lol:
  • pilsburypie
    pilsburypie Posts: 891
    On my phone at moment so no link. But type in item no. 110647123879. On for £950 as there are other 2009 and a 2008 model on for £1200-1350.
  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,675
    moved to the correct area.
    "Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
    Parktools :?:SheldonBrown
  • pilsburypie
    pilsburypie Posts: 891
    apologies Nick :oops:
  • biff55
    biff55 Posts: 1,404
    Good grief , all this golden halo truth-telling holier than thou crap is making me wanna puke.
    Insurers are the biggest legitimate swindlers out there , just itching to stiff everyone of you out of any claim they can wriggle out of.
    Guilt can kiss my ass if i'm 400 notes better off from dicking the insurers.

    Ahh , reality is restored. :twisted:
  • Stoo61
    Stoo61 Posts: 1,394
    biff55 wrote:
    Good grief , all this golden halo truth-telling holier than thou crap is making me wanna puke.
    Insurers are the biggest legitimate swindlers out there , just itching to stiff everyone of you out of any claim they can wriggle out of.
    Guilt can kiss my ass if i'm 400 notes better off from dicking the insurers.

    Ahh , reality is restored. :twisted:

    I totally agree, they are robbing basturts. If you make a claim the race is on to find a reason why they shouldnt help you in your time of need.
    THE Boardman
    Pink Orange 224
    Humble but Defiant Roadie
  • slimboyjim
    slimboyjim Posts: 367
    Great result! Let your insurer know and ask if you can keep it. Offer them a (low) price they would want if they say no. They may also put the boot into the thief by undertaking the civil claim against him/them, which is what matters most!
  • pilsburypie
    pilsburypie Posts: 891
    biff55 wrote:
    Good grief , all this golden halo truth-telling holier than thou crap is making me wanna puke.
    Insurers are the biggest legitimate swindlers out there , just itching to stiff everyone of you out of any claim they can wriggle out of.
    Guilt can kiss my ass if i'm 400 notes better off from dicking the insurers.

    Ahh , reality is restored. :twisted:
    I understand where you are coming from. I too thought this way but with all the good luck for me, bad luck for the thief etc, I didn't want to spoil the run and end up getting done for fraud or whatever. What are the chances of the insurance company finding out? Slim to very slim...... just couldn't be ar5ed with the worry watching it go on ebay wondering if there will be a rat-a-tat-tat on my door from the fuzz!
  • SCARFACExxx08
    SCARFACExxx08 Posts: 58
    biff55 wrote:
    Good grief , all this golden halo truth-telling holier than thou crap is making me wanna puke.
    Insurers are the biggest legitimate swindlers out there , just itching to stiff everyone of you out of any claim they can wriggle out of.
    Guilt can kiss my ass if i'm 400 notes better off from dicking the insurers.

    Ahh , reality is restored. :twisted:

    Damn right! I would of kept it as a second bike!
  • Andy!
    Andy! Posts: 433
    biff55 wrote:
    Good grief , all this golden halo truth-telling holier than thou crap is making me wanna puke.
    Insurers are the biggest legitimate swindlers out there , just itching to stiff everyone of you out of any claim they can wriggle out of.
    Guilt can kiss my ass if i'm 400 notes better off from dicking the insurers.

    Ahh , reality is restored. :twisted:

    They may well be (I agree fully on that point) but two wrongs do not make a right and morally and legally keeping the bike would be wrong.

    I would have done exactly the same but I would have made sure they knew about all the damage that the thieves had done to the bike reducing it's value. :D

    Good luck making back the money you lost though - at the end of the day you will be back where you started - nice bike and not out of pocket for the insurance and car damage an you won't have done any wrong. :)
    Merlin Malt 2
  • pilsburypie
    pilsburypie Posts: 891
    Balls to you all! I'm off to rob a granny to restore the balance!
  • V5ade
    V5ade Posts: 192
    Tell the insurance company before they find out you've got the bike or you'll be in deep do-do!

    They'll have to recover it at a cost to them if they want to, but they will probably let you have it for a nominal sum as it's not worth anything to them and will only cost them time and hassle dealing with it.

    Re all the posts saying all insurance companies are cheats that try to wriggle out of claims, my experience is different. You get what you pay for: go for the lowest premium and you'll get rubbish service, go for a reputable (normally more expensive) company and it's generally fine. I've only ever had brilliant experiences with the few claims I've had.
    Somewhere in the Surrey Hills :-)

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