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Ahh Monday ... that b1tch. I also know her! Tone is hard to pick up - he came across as quite genuine about trying to help (be passionate) people get into the sport and not be taken advantage of. Hope that was his intention.

Touche Only saw it now but still didn't come across as flaming a bike shop as he did mention a sales person making a hard sale to someone who was reluctant. The reason I say this is my girlfriend wanted a road bike for Argus and visited a number of stores and had the same issue. Sales people pushing product really hard and not even taking the time of day to listen to what her needs were ect. She ended up buying a great bike from The Crow (hubber)! Who I was told was extremely helpful throughout the process, making sure the bike fitted ect before just 'selling' it on.

Why so grumpy. He didn't mention a particular shop but rather a situation he oversaw and one many of us have seen before or experienced where a sale get 'forced' or person get put under pressure. He didn't interrupt the sales person? Unless I missed something. He has no vested interest other than to see someone get involved and start riding and enjoying the sport, which, was the point I think he was trying to make. If you went into Cajees and saw someone being sold the wrong size bike at double the value it is worth because the salesman was eager to get his comm - would that unsettle you or would you say he was doing a good job?

There is also BMC in Salt River

Does a walka count?

Oscar who?

Thats what I thought ... that would be a rude way to find out

I have said it many times but I think he is one of the worst sportsman out there .. never plays the game in the spirit its meant to even in the professional era

In your line of work if he had crushed and hurt himself and damaged the bike and it was insured for x as a Pina what would the consequences be? Would he be suspected of fraud for insuring a fake as the real thing?

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Fight Club and the Wretched are pretty good all rounders that simulate a race and have a bit of everything. Very dark place is also good

No dibs no sale!

and here you thought only death and taxes were certain ...

Who?

Enjoyed Biff's comments on Broad ... called him out for never bowling in a power play or death.

KP laughing is arse off

Im only responding to your topic - of WTF happened to calling dibs. I also stated more than once agreeing a sale is something different. The statement was in response to someone else and I have read your statement(s) as have many maybe you should acknowledge the common theme. By your own admission you weren't 100% sure the shoe would fit and you would take it yet you expected the person to forgo a definite sale?

I will repeat - if you cant come on the day or next few days just pay a good faith deposited of R100 or R200 (depending on item) The guy will know you are serious and will hold the item. If he does not you have a leg to stand on ... a stronger one that "I called dibs"

Dibs means calling first option - in your example both parties sign an agreement. But like you said (providing they have finance) in this case the buyer wasn't even sure the item fitted (same as calling dibs without finance). The difference is dibs didn't guarantee a sale for the seller but only gave the buyer first option (in his mind)

The integrity is often broken by the buyer, who never pitches or as some have said the item isn't exacting and the seller loses out. The OP makes out that buyers are never at fault and that calling dibs is a stone clad contract, one they often break but whine when the shoe is on the other foot. Calling dibs does not guarantee the sale for the buyer imo - agreeing a deal in person or in private is a different matter. But calling dibs ....

What is it then you are complaining about - calling dibs or have someone back out of a deal? Two different things Like I said before if I cant make it to the place in the next day or two I offer a small deposit to secure the sale. The seller, like many, could have had people back out after calling dips and is stuck up the creek without a paddle. I also disagree with it being standard practice, in fact standard practice is exactly the opposite. Ever trying calling dibs when buying a house?

Neither should the seller wait around for the buyer if there is one on hand. Regarding the stolen bike I think I know who he is referring to and the bike was indeed stolen and the buyer left with no bike or money. Void the dibs? Are you seriously suggesting someone lose a sale because some random person wrote dips on an internet forum?

... and if the person calling 'dibs" doesn't come through and the seller loses a buyer with money in hand? Perhaps a small deposit to guarantee the purchase might work and I often offer it if I know it is an item likely to go quickly or before I can maybe get to that part of town.

Kandui 9th Mixed and 165 GC!!!

Ab is on another level, both with bat and fielding. The guy was everywhere and putting his body on the line to save even just one run. I think if he shows that type of application he should become test captain.