i bought a cruiser from george years ago.
it was like, 80 bux, with a "lock". he was really nice and helpful, though i don't know anything about his reputation. it was a nice bike until the brakes dislodged as i was riding through an intersection. after i pulled a fred flintstone, i "locked" it up and left it there for a while, so it got stolen/taken.
had i only known then what i know now, i'd still have a sweet little brown vintage raleigh 3 speed. doh! in fact, if i found one for cheap again, i'd likely have Ms. Visa get it for me.