nox1111 Posted June 7, 2011 Share Hey guys, Spotted this ad on gumtree that made my mouth water - Santa Cruz Nomad Carbon 2011 R11620 http://capetown.gumtree.co.za/c-Stuff-for-Sale-sports-bicycles-fitness-Santa-Cruz-Carbon-Nomad-2011-Float-or-Talas-W0QQAdIdZ287041738 R11620 Size L, Brand new2011 SC Carbon Large with a 2011 Fox Rear DHX Air with Boost and a 2011 Fox Float or Talas RLC/-FIT with Kashima Coating 36 / 20mm OR a 2011 White Fox Vanilla RLC-FIT Tapered, Coices in Life Crankbrothers Grey Iodines with Kenda UST Tires 2011 Avid CR's Black and White Brakes Front and Rear , Avid G-3 Rotor's 185 in Front & 160 rear or 160 ChrisKing Headset GREY to Match the Wheelset / 1.5 Bottom and 1-1/8 Top Sram XO 9speed Triggers with a XO REDLong Carbon Cage Rear Derailleur, Sram XO 990 11-34 9 speed Cassette, Sram 991 Chain Raceface Blue Atlas Bars / Wide Lowrise with a Raceface Evlove 70mm Stem with ODI Lockon Grips, IF u want Black Bars Just let me Know Seat is a WTB White Rocket V TI Saddle with a CrankBros 4 Remote Seatpost, ""IF i want a Black Saddle it will Be a WTB Slimline Saddle"" Raceface RED Deus Cranks 175mm Crank with a Shimano XT M770 Front Derailleur Anyways, so I mail the guy after the phone number just goes to fax; standard procedure he mails back, saying payment to be done through Google checkout. I mail him for ID and pictures - he sends them both immediately, nicely done - except on his ID he is 67 years old, and according to his mail he just relocated to Athens Greece for a new job and need to sell the bike for cash. A bit of a search showed the bike as advertised on a UK site in May - for 5500 pounds. The guy goes under the name Albert Benner. He stopped replying when I asked him for photos of himself with the bike. I attached photos of the bike and his ID. Beware of this guy! seems zero legit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nox1111 Posted June 7, 2011 Share This is the original add for the bike - http://webcache.googleusercontent.com/search?q=cache:F-mAC2TAgrYJ:www.sickbikes.co.uk/2011/05/santa-cruz-carbon-nomad-2011-float-160-fit-rlc-kashima-5300-00/+Santa+Cruz+Carbon+Nomad,+2011+Float+160+FIT+RLC+Kashima&cd=1&hl=en&ct=clnk&gl=za&client=firefox-a&source=www.google.co.za Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The expat cyclist Posted June 7, 2011 Share Dis 'n helse discount! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bos Posted June 7, 2011 Share Definately suspect, Surely this is enough to get cops on this guy?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Drongo Posted June 7, 2011 Share That is not an ID 'nana.That is a passport. Belonging to Mr Albert Benner. British Citizen, born 1945.Said passport now in the possession of Alfonso Bonnorro. Nigerian Citizen, born GKW.Best not tarnish Mr Benner with a Tar brush, no?Beware Alfonso, the absconder. Abscond. n - To move in a mysterious way, commonly with the property of another. Absconder. AB But thanks for the heads up anyway. Edited June 7, 2011 by The Drongo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grb285 Posted June 7, 2011 Share 1st dibs on that bike. EFT'ing the cash right now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuppa Bru Posted June 7, 2011 Share Abscond. n - To move in a mysterious way, commonly with the property of another. AB Surely you meant "v.i." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Drongo Posted June 7, 2011 Share Surely you meant "v.i." Correct. Thank you.Absconder - n. As in, Alfonso is an. Edited June 7, 2011 by The Drongo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuppa Bru Posted June 7, 2011 Share 's all good, The Drongo. Sheesh, how long until my face makes it into a "Super suspect!?!!" thread cos some shady wanker made a copy of my ID or passport? nox1111, what kind of fraudster would give you valid identification details? Seriously, you can't just slander poor Mr Albert Benner. He is in all probability oblivious to a photo of his passport being used to commit fraud... LMFAO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nox1111 Posted June 7, 2011 Share true that...hahahe sends this around though - so better to spot the fake one I suppose! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shno Posted August 14, 2011 Share Hi Guys, I just saw this on Ebay , and yes , I was also surprised... http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Santa-Cruz-Carbon-Nomad-2011-Float-or-Talas-2011/360368161245?ssPageName=WDVW&rd=1QQihZ023QQcategoryZ164313QQcmdZViewItem Thats why I've done some Google search, and here I am I've wrote to the guy : itemsharon@gmail.com And he said that they have a sale in their shop...thus the price.Which is realy strange is that he has actualy an Ebay account, with 100% feedback. What do you think ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted August 14, 2011 Share Erm, if that bike was TRULY being sold for R 11k, I'd go for it! Far too high a discount to be legit. Also highly irregular to ask for payment ONLY thru Google Checkout... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shno Posted August 14, 2011 Share No, he says that "transaction will be handled by ebay"...Here is his email. === Hello,The buy it now price for the bike including shipping is $1,800. Transaction will be handled by ebay, so we can both be protected and able to exchange feedback after transaction is successfully closed!I will offer a 30 days inspection period for the bike, so if by any reason you are not satisfied with it, you can return it against a full refund!If you do want the deal, just please email me your full name and full shipping address and I will start the transaction under ebay. You will be after contacted by them with further instructions on how to safely complete this sale. Thank you,Sharon ==== Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TNT1 Posted August 14, 2011 Share No, he says Thank you,Sharon ==== Huh? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shno Posted August 14, 2011 Share Huh? You don't see the entire post ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TNT1 Posted August 14, 2011 Share You don't see the entire post ? A "he" called "Sharon"? WTF? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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