Is this stolen?

[duke_of_hazard]

http://washingtondc.craigslist.org/mld/bik/535536155.html

[Fear&Trembling]

Do you have any reason to think it is stolen? How can we tell on the basis of the advert?!

[duke_of_hazard]

Asking price is too low, no details about owner, why being sold, no picture.... It may not be stolen, but I would never buy something from a clueless owner.

[Foldable Two]

A six-speed model would be a pre-2005 model.

[Fear&Trembling]

Asking price is too low, no details about owner, why being sold, no picture.... It may not be stolen, but I would never buy something from a clueless owner.


I would! How do you think the antique trade operates;)

[ShinyBiker]

A six-speed model would be a pre-2005 model.


It could be a Dahon Yeah. My 2007 Yeah has 6 speeds.

[gazer]

The old boardwalk (circa 2004 or earlier) had 6 speeds. If memory serves, it retailed in the sub-$300 range, so the asking price is in line with reality.

Good question though - to be most cautious, you could double-check the serial number with a local law-enforcement office:
National Bike Registry Affliliations (http://www.nationalbikeregistry.com/signups.html#Anchor-D.C.)

Or, just meeting with the seller may be enough to determine if it's legit.

And: buying from clueless owners is the best way to get stuff!! As long as you're certain you know what you're getting.

[alecw35]

oh was showing a man the folding bikes at my work.

there was a 6 speed Dahon and our own brand.
Dahon was £300...our own was £200

So second hand you half the price...take some more off if you really dont want it

[Elad63]

I reponsed to the ad, and got a return saying SOLD

[duke_of_hazard]

I would! How do you think the antique trade operates;)

You are right, I take my words back. With some patience , ingenuity and luck I found a great deal on craigslist:

http://baltimore.craigslist.org/bik/537072760.html

The guy was selling it for a friend who had no idea how to sell things on craigslist/ebay. The helmet he gave me is Louis Garnaeu and seems a lot nicer than my previous Walmart Schwinn helmet..