Places to check if a bike's for sale is stolen
08-22-07, 11:07 AM
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Places to check if a bike's for sale is stolen
I've been checking craigslist in my area for a used bike. If I find one I'm interested what are some steps I can take to see if it's a stolen bike?
08-23-07, 02:51 PM
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Ask questions. The real owner should be able to answer them. Also,ask to see the original receipt.
You should also avoid sellers who are actually pawn shops.
You should also avoid sellers who are actually pawn shops.
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08-23-07, 04:13 PM
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https://knoxville.craigslist.org/bik/403602503.html
^vague ads for bikes missing wheels like this^ = red flag
ridiculously low price = red flag
bike way to big/small for the person selling it = red flag
as mentioned- the real owner should be familiar with the bike
red flag does not mean it IS stolen but you should dig deeper to see whats up.
^vague ads for bikes missing wheels like this^ = red flag
ridiculously low price = red flag
bike way to big/small for the person selling it = red flag
as mentioned- the real owner should be familiar with the bike
red flag does not mean it IS stolen but you should dig deeper to see whats up.
08-23-07, 05:09 PM
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I dont know abotu you but i dont have any receipts for my bikes anymore. n even the ones i did have the ink faed after a year. Now what?
08-23-07, 09:02 PM
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Yeah, I couldn't produce a receipt either. My most frequently used bike I got at a University auction. I sometimes wonder if it had been reported stolen at one time, but it is legitimately mine now. I still couldn't produce my auction receipt.
08-24-07, 09:39 AM
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I have receipts for all but one of my bikes. That one came off eBay,and I have a screen shot of the listing. Good idea to have these in case the bike's stolen to prove it's yours.
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