Daryl111

@MadScientist, The problem is that in either case someone is prejudiced. Unless there is a fair trade of goods, (my recommendation a very public place) hand to hand, one party is compromised, even if you know the person. Trust is something that is gained over a period not just dished out because you're desperate.

AD spotted by Furbz http://www.gumtree.co.za/a-sports-bicycles-fitness/city-centre/pinarello-dogma-sky-60-1-2010-50cm/1001108609570910241128009 Strange that the same bike is for sale in the UK (maybe was for sale in the UK until it was removed) http://england.etupl...0303142123.html (sixth ad down) same wording

@ VETTES, whats with these guys and there affinity for Cannondale's right now? Well done that seems like a well used location

@furbz, strange that the same bike is for sale (maybe was for sale in the UK) http://england.etuple.co.uk/london/1994-moulton-am-jubilee-tour-1590-12140303142123.html (sixth ad down)

Scotty the ad is still up on Locanto.... Some unbelievable deals?!?!?! don't get caught with your pants down though!

Response from Peter2 at Locanto... "Hi,sorry the bike is available, i can only order it straight to you address, delivery takes 2-3 days regards". I've asked to see a picture of the bike and for it's specifications... Remember this is for a new 2013 CANNONDALE SCALPEL 29ER CARBON 2 R22,000. What a bargain! Retail price R53500 Yes, Yes, exchange product for cash only!

This Ad also looks suspicious? Got some great bargains? Anyone live in Cape Town and know of a bike shop on long street? http://capetown.locanto.co.za/ID_181541527/Brand-New-Specialized-Trek-Cannondale-Bikes.html

I see two of his Ad's still haven't been removed... ?http://www.junkmail.co.za/sports/cycling/gauteng/johannesburg/new-2014-cannondale-trigger-carbon-1-29er-34533429 and the same wording whatout the picture on... http://johannesburg.locanto.co.za/ID_238699029/New-2014-Cannondale-Trigger-Carbon-1-29er.html And yes I've reported both. This bike was previously seen on ebay.com Great tip from Gandalf "If you have google chrome, have the picure open in google chrome, right click on the picture and "search google for this image" you will find posts and pictures related to that picture, you will be able to see where else the user has posted the ad or if the picture was just pulled off the net. Same applies for users provided details, a google search will show all related to it.

Have you spoken to him yet, Guys name is most probably Solomon. Tells you that all business arrangements are based on trust. Brilliant! I spoke to them 3 times last week, all different ads. I tried my best to string him along. 3 or 4 people, I heard of, even drove to Swellendam chasing just one of his brilliant offers. He must be killing it!

Brilliant, These guys just don't give up!!! My fraud postings from last week.... https://community.bikehub.co.za/topic/137444-fraud-found/

In the post below he also forgets that it's a lefty!

Would you believe it I found my buddy Solomon on another site http://johannesburg.adsafrica.co.za/item/220399/ Check how badly he's messed up the product description, he must have been in a hurry?

Great tip from Gandalf "If you have google chrome, have the picure open in google chrome, right click on the picture and "search google for this image" you will find posts and pictures related to that picture, you will be able to see where else the user has posted the ad or if the picture was just pulled off the net. Same applies for users provided details, a google search will show all related to it. Someone should start a thread "how to avoid or spot a scam" where we can post tips to avoid or spot a scam." Or just google for similar images. If you spot similar images ask for more photo's and be specific about something odd you want to see.

Refer the massage below, apologies combined the pic's for two similar examples gumtree.co.za 17/02/2014 olx.co.za 17/02/2014 http://087842980802.blogspot.com/ bike being sold in Euro's? even got the same tags http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Iyr7T_uKHSs/Uwldz7CX8aI/AAAAAAAAAGg/FsI-XZPh2pk/s1600/$_57.JPG

http://www.junkmail.co.za/images/large_web/2013/10/25/138270721117446021332013%20CANNONDALE%20SCALPEL%2029ER%20CARBON%201.JPG http://www.junkmail.co.za/sports/cycling/kwazulu-natal/durban/kloof/2013-cannondale-scalpel-29er-carbon-1-31946125 Current ad in the Junk Mail is in Kloof same pic used on vottle.com 25/10/2013 - Johannesburg Gauteng - http://www.vottle.com/bicycles-mountain-2013-cannondale-scalpel-29er-carbon-1_v2142841 Also on the following AD's Locanto.co.za 24/11/2013 - Pretoria locanto.co.za 28/01/2014 - Benoni gumtree.co.za 17/02/2014 olx.co.za 17/02/2014 locanto.co.za 09/02/2014 - Krugersdorp This pic has been used in seven AD's with the price ranging from R16000 to R32500. I have tried to contact the current user via contact number, same as the previous too, no facility to leave a message and no response to my e-mail on either the Vottle or Junk Mail. there may be one Valid offer here but surely not all of them?