IntotheWildMike Posted May 29, 2020 Posted May 29, 2020 I am trying to get hold of the original owner of a Santa Cruz bike I recently purchased second hand through a bike dealer. The bike dealer is not co-operating. What are my options ? Is there a Santa Cruz database I could look up the owner through? If so how do I look the person up? Is there a unique serial number tied to my bike? Any other ideas? Thank you
Me rida my bicycle Posted May 30, 2020 Posted May 30, 2020 Santa Cruz is usually easy to see the serial number unless it has been resprayed in which case you would have better luck posting a picture and trying to find the owner.
Grease_Monkey Posted May 30, 2020 Posted May 30, 2020 I would certainly hope the bike shop isn't cooperating. If I sell a car/bike/item to a dealership or shop they become the owner and I'd want them to safeguard my personal info - that and less hassle is the only reason I'd take considerably less from them than I would get for a direct sale on the 2nd hand market. Why do you need to get hold of the original owner? Warranty? Me rida my bicycle, T-Bob, Vetseun and 2 others 5
BaGearA Posted May 30, 2020 Posted May 30, 2020 The original owner isn't going to warranty the frame FOR you If you just want to check if the serial has been registered go type it into the website DieselnDust and T-Bob 2
Wayne pudding Mol Posted May 30, 2020 Posted May 30, 2020 I would certainly hope the bike shop isn't cooperating. If I sell a car/bike/item to a dealership or shop they become the owner and I'd want them to safeguard my personal info - that and less hassle is the only reason I'd take considerably less from them than I would get for a direct sale on the 2nd hand market. Why do you need to get hold of the original owner? Warranty?Completely off topic but the last owner of a car is a matter of public record Grease_Monkey 1
Ampandy Posted May 30, 2020 Posted May 30, 2020 P.O.P.I act prohibits sharing of personal information without consent. Dusty, DieselnDust and Grease_Monkey 3
Grease_Monkey Posted May 30, 2020 Posted May 30, 2020 Completely off topic but the last owner of a car is a matter of public recordI actually didn't know that... but anyway, I definitely don't want any shops giving out my personal info. You take that cut in price for them to take any issues off your hands.
T-Bob Posted May 30, 2020 Posted May 30, 2020 (edited) Voetstoets. What a frustrating and catchy word... As someone who only know afrikaans from family members via words muttered under breath while building jetties completely wrong and being shouted at disobedient dogs across a beach let me show you how I see that 'catchy' word! Edited May 30, 2020 by T-Bob splat 1
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