Originally Posted by
philpeugeot
Yes, and it was a pretty painful experience. Took the bus down from Portland to Salem to purchase a Rivendell Sam Hillborne for $325. As I was heading home some guy proceeds to pull the bike off the front rack of the bus. I head out to confront the guy, only to find that the guy is the bike's owner's friend. Had photos of the bike and serial number to boot, proving ownership. I was pretty gutted after that. I probably should have known it was stolen, especially at such a good price.
This sounds to me like the seller was in companionship with the guy who intercepted you in the bus. IMO highly unlikely that the friend of the owner happen to have photos and proof of the bike ownership of his friend with him, much likelier he was somehow following you on the bus to reclaim the bike. In other words, I'm afraid you got scammed...