pmswanepoel Posted June 26, 2017 Share Looking to buy an expensive bike from a new hubber (member since May of 2017) in an area not close to me (he in Western Cape, me in Gauteng). I am wary of being scammed etc. I have not contacted the person yet. The bike he is selling is exactly the bike I am looking for. Any advice/recommendations please? I really want the bike. TIA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allrounder Posted June 26, 2017 Share find out where he is and ask a hubber in the area to have a look on your behalf. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferro Posted June 26, 2017 Share As Allrounder said or perhaps deal through a LBS. I think there are some that offer a "health check" service to give you peace of mind about what you are buying. Maybe they can handle the transaction too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vetseun Posted June 26, 2017 Share find out where he is and ask a hubber in the area to have a look on your behalf. +1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T-Bob Posted June 26, 2017 Share Get someone to have a look at it (either a bike shop or a hubber) and if you still feel you need more safety then I think the site has partnered with payvault(?) or you could use something like Shepard. https://www.paywithshepherd.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pure Savage Posted June 26, 2017 Share Ok, soooooo, what bike exactly would suit you? Not that I would then search for that bike on the classifieds and then stalk the seller? Asking for a friend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mon-goose Posted June 26, 2017 Share agreed. plenty of us in the western cape that can go see the bike first for you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mecheng89 Posted June 26, 2017 Share Ok, soooooo, what bike exactly would suit you? Not that I would then search for that bike on the classifieds and then stalk the seller? Asking for a friend.You're such a good fellow Hubber! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pmswanepoel Posted June 26, 2017 Share Thanks everyone, sound advice. Any of you in George? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrevangend Posted June 26, 2017 Share Hi PM swanepoel i am in George Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pmswanepoel Posted June 26, 2017 Share Hi PM swanepoel i am in GeorgeAwesome! I will come back to you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clinton H Posted June 26, 2017 Share Have him take the bike to a bike shop in his area and chat to the owner of the bike shop to please assist you . Then you get a trained eye on it before you part with your cash and you know the bike is as described . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CatzSpace "frail" Posted June 26, 2017 Share Thanks everyone, sound advice. Any of you in George?Hello Pmswanepoel Contact "Willie Marx Cycles" York str George, 044 8746470. I received Above and Beyond service, was touring past George. Mr Marx met with me at a SHELL where he repaired my bike. David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NelAndre Posted June 26, 2017 Share Bike-vault through Bikehub Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pmswanepoel Posted June 26, 2017 Share Hello Pmswanepoel Contact "Willie Marx Cycles" York str George, 044 8746470. I received Above and Beyond service, was touring past George. Mr Marx met with me at a SHELL where he repaired my bike. DavidThank you very much -will do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pmswanepoel Posted June 26, 2017 Share Thank you for all the input, hubbers. I feel more confident about this now. I have contacted the seller and hope to hear back soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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