Should i be worried? Bike sale

superstacker · Traffic Copper Joined: 20 Feb 2005 Karma :

My NC24 was advertised on Ebay, and on here for sale or breaking for a low price of 300 quid. I had a few emails and one guy called martin emailed me and said that he would be happy to pay 300 for the bike. He couldnt possibly manage 400 "because he was on benefits."

Id given a full description of the bike and what was wrong with it so there would be no surprises come collection. The guy turns up and just decideds he cant afford it now and leaves.

You here about people coming back and stealing bikes, should i be worried?

cqueen · World Chat Champion Joined: 13 Apr 2005 Karma :

hmm certainly sounds suspicious. maybe it was worse than he thought, but it keep it securly locked or even better move it elsewhere just incase

Richy · Nova Slayer Joined: 10 May 2005 Karma :

Just get your 12 gauge and your rocking chair and guard it... Twisted Evil

It could be a dodgy character but also consider that he just thought that it was in better condition. Did you get his phone number or address because if so, he is less likely to try anything.... unless they are fake.

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superstacker · Traffic Copper Joined: 20 Feb 2005 Karma :

Well thing is i gave him two descriptions of the bike, and he claimed he was on benefits so i immediatly thought, "how can he afford to buy a project bike?"

Then he turns up, he is in five minutes, and goes, he was incredibly quiet and i was with him the whole time?

Why make such a wasted journey?

tatters · Exxon Valdez Joined: 04 Jan 2004 Karma :

a shagged NC24 is,nt worth stealing compaired to scooters/newer bikes.
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superstacker · Traffic Copper Joined: 20 Feb 2005 Karma :

I can appreciate that its not as much of a target, but people will nick anything!

JO5H · Nitrous Nuisance Joined: 26 Apr 2005 Karma :

what wrong with the nc24 mate.
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tatters · Exxon Valdez Joined: 04 Jan 2004 Karma :

alliamc · Nearly there... Joined: 04 Jun 2003 Karma :

Move it, lock it and guard it with a shot gun. I had some guys try to nick a sat nav off me at work the other day, cheeky shits!
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Whitetrash · Banned Joined: 31 Jan 2005 Karma :

did you kick his ass?????
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superstacker · Traffic Copper Joined: 20 Feb 2005 Karma :

My NC24, had fairing damage from a crash into a field Sad

plus dented tank. All was explained but he was just a timewaster, extra chains have been used to secure bike in back garden.

In the bikes defence, really wasnt a bad bike to ride, and went more than fast enough for what i needed!