Mountain Biking - Sound like a scam?

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mzeffex
11-02-09, 05:43 AM
Seemed like it probably would be before I even e-mailed, but hey:
http://washingtondc.craigslist.org/doc/bik/1447065010.html

I asked for more photos and he replied:

Ii will show it Tues at 6 pm at the UHaul (rear fenced area) on South Capitol Street across from Nationals Park.

Sketchy?

ed
11-02-09, 05:46 AM
Dunno...I've replied to the seller, I'll let you know;)
mzeffex
11-02-09, 05:51 AM
Thanks. How would you know though? Different location? Down there is a very secluded area in a not so great part of DC, by the way. Right by where the bridge to Maryland is. Not somewhere I want to be after dark.. which 6 is..

Metzinger
11-02-09, 06:05 AM
You guys are too cautious.
I've already sent him a cheque for $1000 with instructions to ship the bike and leftover cash back to me.
Did I mention that I'm also a doctor?
scrublover
11-02-09, 06:08 AM
Maybe a scam, maybe stolen, maybe the seller works at UHaul and gets off at six?

Go. Don't bring cash. If you make a deal, tell him you'll meet him there in another half hour or so, then go hit up an ATM.
ed
11-02-09, 06:39 AM
Bring a strap:lol:
-_RebelRidin'_-
11-02-09, 01:25 PM
Go, but watch the area, Got a conceled wepons license? lol

j/k
btw.


IDK sounds sorta sketchy
Daspydyr
11-02-09, 01:54 PM
Wear your helmet, got any kevlar clothing?
ed
11-02-09, 02:00 PM
Bring a strap:lol:


Go, but watch the area, Got a conceled wepons license? lol

j/k
btw.


IDK sounds sorta sketchy

Didn't I already say that German boy?
http://www.htzfm.com/files/htzfm/images/CARTMAN.jpg
shaderider
11-02-09, 02:02 PM
http://www.anti-ballistic.com/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=164&currency=USD

just in case!
mzeffex
11-02-09, 05:54 PM
That makes sense. Buy a $630 vest to protect me from losing $125 :lol:

That is a pretty good deal though (the bike) in't it?
mzeffex
11-02-09, 06:39 PM
http://washingtondc.craigslist.org/nva/bik/1448684074.html 'the hell is this?
kr32
11-02-09, 06:46 PM
Thanks. How would you know though? Different location? Down there is a very secluded area in a not so great part of DC, by the way. Right by where the bridge to Maryland is. Not somewhere I want to be after dark.. which 6 is..

I know the area well and I would not meet anyone there at 6pm. You're smart to think that too.
Tell him noon...... maybe.

You could tell him to go to the waterfront by the restuarants?
ca7erham
11-02-09, 07:20 PM
As others have stated, me thinks a little Italy T-shirt may be in order. . . But to quote the great Robert De Niro "Whenever there's any doubt, there is no doubt"
mzeffex
11-02-09, 07:21 PM
I know the area well and I would not meet anyone there at 6pm. You're smart to think that too.
Tell him noon...... maybe.

You could tell him to go to the waterfront by the restuarants?

Yeah. I just didn't reply. Not feelin' it. Especially being 16..
-_RebelRidin'_-
11-03-09, 03:27 PM
Didn't I already say that German boy?
http://www.htzfm.com/files/htzfm/images/CARTMAN.jpg

My bad, I don't acknowledge "Street" talk.
a Gun to mean is a Gun, piece, rifle, pistol, weapon, firearm etc... I've never called my firearm of choice a "strap.":rolleyes:

AHH!
Im American! Trapped in Germany under Uncle Sams orders.:notamused:
dminor
11-03-09, 03:31 PM
AHH!
Im American! Trapped in Germany under Uncle Sams orders.:notamused:A good place for you. Maybe Uncle Sam can extend your tour . . . let your folks come home but extend yours :lol:.
ed
11-03-09, 04:56 PM
My bad, I don't acknowledge "Street" talk.
a Gun to mean is a Gun, piece, rifle, pistol, weapon, firearm etc... I've never called my firearm of choice a "strap.":rolleyes:

AHH!
Im American! Trapped in Germany under Uncle Sams orders.:notamused:

Yeah man...I'm just busting yours.

I'm not a "G"...just a luke warm thug wannabe.
ca7erham
11-03-09, 05:03 PM
Yeah man...I'm just busting yours.

I'm not a "G"...just a luke warm thug wannabe.

Ya know who's not a luke warm thug? Cool hand Luke, that guy's an all American badass.
skacamel241
11-06-09, 09:06 PM
i have nearly given up making deals off the dc craigslist...nearly
-_RebelRidin'_-
11-06-09, 10:44 PM
A good place for you. Maybe Uncle Sam can extend your tour . . . let your folks come home but extend yours :lol:.

Honestly,
My dad just got promoted to Chief Master Sgt (E-9)
So now its either he gets deployed to the war for 1 year, again (he just got back from 1 yr this past January) or we all move somewhere else.
yay...