Not "scammer" per se but total time waster

[Pure Savage]

See his response to my above question, that the original photos are from October, when the bike was new. He has subsequently used the bike and installed the Crank protector and bottle cage.

 

But if it's been used, and the photos are from October, isn't it false advertising, as the photos don't show the current condition?

 

I don't think many people would be happy if they bought a bike based on 6 month old photos, not showing current condition

Yeah, you pay extra for having the bike run in, hence why the price went up when he posted more recent photos..s duh

[AdamA]

And it's R35k now

 

http://www.bikebay.co.za/bicycles/mountain-bike_1/rocky-mountain-element-carbon-50-2018_i1754?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=facebook

 

In all honesty, I think this is his best bet... I was going to advise him to keep it or sell it through someone else... but then we would loose his advert and this thread and out lives would feel empty for the rest of the week. 

 

EDIT: 

I was going to recommend BikeMarket, but they're in JHB and he would have to BOX it and SHIP it and then we would be back to square one

[BMXER]

My response to cristian classified add-

 

 

Just saw your add, looks brilliant. Just my size, I have been looking for a L / XL.

I am a petroleum engineer on a rig offshore, I won’t be able to come for an inspection due to the nature of my work, I would have love to call in person but our satellite server has been down which restrict our calls.
I will be paying you through PayPal, pleases get back to me with your PayPal details so I can proceed with the payment. I will also contact the courier agent who will come to pick it up and deliver it in my place.

If you don’t have a paypal account, it is very easy to set up, go to www.paypal.com and get it set up.

 

 

Just received a PM from cristian

 

Hi. In what country are you?
My email for paypal is $$$$$$$$$$@#####.com
Send me an email once payment has been done so I can confirm.
Thanks
Christian

 

 

 

In response,  I am just of the coast of Afghanistan !!!!

 

WTF, blackmail lawyers letter coming my way   WAAAAAAAAAAAAAA

[CASSIE1975]

And it's R35k now

 

http://www.bikebay.co.za/bicycles/mountain-bike_1/rocky-mountain-element-carbon-50-2018_i1754?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=facebook

 

AND his name is now CHRIS 

[slickjay007]

Yeah, you pay extra for having the bike run in, hence why the price went up when he posted more recent photos..s duh

 

Price increase was his labour to run in the bike before selling it.

[Sharkcatcher01]

Posted a wanted advert looking for brakes on 04/05, SwtCraigMachine sent me a PM and commented on my post saying that he had a few different types available which one would interest me. 

 

I replied within a few hours and again a day later letting him know i was interested in a set on offer, he has been online since then the last time this morning, but absolutely no reply. 

 

Why offer something and then go into complete silence about it? If you don't want to sell rather make no comment at all. 

 

Just my 2 cents. 

[DjCyclist]

I see we all gunning for this guy but his not the only that is guilty for upping his price, I've seen plenty Hubbers changing their prices from low to high and if you question them you get PM to say who you to tell them. #semanet

[BaGearA]

I see we all gunning for this guy but his not the only that is guilty for upping his price, I've seen plenty Hubbers changing their prices from low to high and if you question them you get PM to say who you to tell them. #semanet

is true

[Stellies_gaz]

Surely this is some sort of record? #HubStats 

[karma]

I see we all gunning for this guy but his not the only that is guilty for upping his price, I've seen plenty Hubbers changing their prices from low to high and if you question them you get PM to say who you to tell them. #semanet

 

There is more to this story than just hiking the price, twice. 

[AdamA]

I see we all gunning for this guy but his not the only that is guilty for upping his price, I've seen plenty Hubbers changing their prices from low to high and if you question them you get PM to say who you to tell them. #semanet

 

Yes, however in this case the Buyer agreed to the upped price (Albeit reluctantly) and this the seller 'wasted' his time and and did not complete the deal for this-and-that reason... and then upped the prices again.

 

This thread is more about the arrogance of Chris, and how he thinks the world revolves around him. "I am not wasting my time going to another Bike shop", "The bike will not leave my garage until money reflects" 

[karma]

Yes, however in this case the Buyer agreed to the upped price (Albeit reluctantly) and this the seller 'wasted' his time and and did not complete the deal for this-and-that reason... and then upped the prices again.

 

This thread is more about the arrogance of Chris, and how he thinks the world revolves around him. "I am not wasting my time going to another Bike shop", "The bike will not leave my garage until money reflects" 

 

Yes, but how much money?

Maybe C should tell us how much BTC he wants, as the R value changes every 5 minutes. 

[Boerklong]

My response to cristian classified add-

 

 

Just saw your add, looks brilliant. Just my size, I have been looking for a L / XL.

 

I am a petroleum engineer on a rig offshore, I won’t be able to come for an inspection due to the nature of my work, I would have love to call in person but our satellite server has been down which restrict our calls.

I will be paying you through PayPal, pleases get back to me with your PayPal details so I can proceed with the payment. I will also contact the courier agent who will come to pick it up and deliver it in my place.

 

If you don’t have a paypal account, it is very easy to set up, go to www.paypal.com and get it set up.

 

 

Just received a PM from cristian

 

Hi. In what country are you?

My email for paypal is $$$$$$$$$$@#####.com

Send me an email once payment has been done so I can confirm.

Thanks

Christian

 

 

 

In response, I am just of the coast of Afghanistan !!!!

 

WTF, blackmail lawyers letter coming my way WAAAAAAAAAAAAAA

Unbelievable

[DjCyclist]

There is more to this story than just hiking the price, twice.

Yep I've been following this topic since last week, just pointing out that his not the only, his though is more dodgy actually sounds like a scammer to me

[Shebeen]

This thread is a lesson in nothing more than integrity, and it keeps on giving.

 

What did he pay for the bike? ~R60k I would have mentioned that as a seller as that is a huge discount.

 

The fact that he wanted to sell the bike originally for R25k has got me wondering, that is a massive haircut for a six month old bike. Either the bike is actually stuffed and warranty won't cover it, or this guy is not that sharp. Or both.

 

If I was in the market I would be interested as it's my size. I'd be having a look at the stanchions and all drivetrain before my wallet came out

[LeoKnight]

maybe bikehub can add a "bidding" section to the classifieds