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Good point, well put. I know since this incident what to do so I can proof ownership of my new bike... So I see this all as a warning to both, myself and the shop.

Forgot to mention the time frame... read my 2nd post regarding this...

A few individual marks and some specific scratch marks... it still had my seat position marked on the saddle pole for instance. And I just know it.

Hi all, Thanks for your replies... feel a bit better but still angry :-) @ Milky4130 and Vetsuen; the new owner said he bought it around 3 years ago at the mentioned shop without me mentioning any dates and when the case was still fresh. Gumtree ad went up exactly 31 days after bike got stolen. Someone knew the drill. I agree that I should have pursued it harder at the time though... and not let SAPS get away that easy. @ Eddy; still thinking about this. Am I still the legal owner if I was too stupid (or never thought about it) to make sure I can prove it? Can I lay charges without that exact proof? The link to my post was sent to Cash Crusaders HQ, I will post if I get feedback. Thing is, the chap that was driving my bike seemed like a genuine guy and I thought at least my bike ended up in some okes hands who seemed to appreciate my old ride. That ended the story for me. Except from telling everyone about it...

New here so not sure about all rules but just want to share a story; My silver GIANT Talon bike was stolen 3 years ago out of my garage on High Level Rd, Sea Point (yes, I know storing it there was stupid). After exactly 30 days from logging my case with the cops, my bike went up on Gumtree, for sale in Plumstead! The cops though were not interested in helping because I couldn't proof that the bike on Gumtree was actually mine. Though I had sufficient pictures, I did not have an invoice or insurance policy or so linking me with the bikes serial number. Last weekend I rode Lebanon Forest, and there was a guy riding my bike. I went up to him, told him the story and he told me that he had bought the bike at Cash Crusaders in Observatory, Cape Town. I probably already messed up that guys' conscience for which I feel a bit sorry about actually. Not his fault. Hope he enjoys the ride :-) However, if it helps for the other Hubbers; I suggest to avoid buying stuff at Cash Crusaders in Obs. It seems they don't verify origin of the goods they sell... And if anyone from that shop is reading this and now considers charging me for badmouthing. F%&k you and make sure you do the right thing in future! A bit pissed about this whole thing still, sorry for abusing this forum for this. But I thought that is what public forums are about.