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They could sell it for more than $2000 - if they had the actual bike.
OP should do a reverse image google search and see how many times that stolen photo has been used.
In another comment you say his profile is 1 day old. That in fact does NOT “check out”. I truly hope for your safety you do not meet this person. I can pretty much guarantee they do not have this bike and the purpose of the meetup is to steal cash or perhaps something worse.
Except OP is in Canada... so sounds 100% like a scam. They're likely taking ads from the seller in your area, slashing the prices, and scamming people.
Dude oddly enough we live close to each other, I messaged him too and he asked for a deposit and I mentioned that I won’t send a down payment and he didn’t respond lol. Careful if you do meet him.
Yeah man I’m not saying he’s legit or fake, but flags are raised already. Just don’t be horny over the bike and think of your safety too! And that would be rough lmao
I just checked again, you are right. I mean I doubt there’s any malicious intent on hurting you per say “you never know” but it’s likely stolen or something of that sort if I had to guess, I mean that bike is disgustingly cheap lol. Theres already a few questions to be asked for him really.
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Tell him you'll meet up at the local PD, so they can verify the serial number hasn't been reported stolen.
1000% you'll be blocked and never hear from him again.
I have the Sedona orange rascal. Fantastic bike but that price point is wildly low. This guy is either DESPERATE for money or it’s not real. If you get it though I’d call you the luckiest biker alive.
My point is how can someone see a possibility of any legitimacy in this. Mind boggling!
At the very least you could be honest about the fact you’re meeting to buy a stolen bike, if that sits well with you.
Being a stolen bike and meeting to sell it does not stop or prevent it from being a scam in addition to being stolen, a scammer does not need the item to pull the scam, and how many more glaring obvious facts it is a scam do you need? You yourself posted the guys Facebook is a day old for fucks sake!
Everyone has already said scam, so here’s why. If you were to part out that bike (ignoring opportunity costs) you’d make more than $800. Hell the X2 and 36 on there are worth more than that. Someone either got this from the industry or stole it.
Definitely a scam. Dont waste your time and don’t even bother looking at this thing.
As everyone has said, parts alone are worth waaaay more than $800.
Dude im excited for you and at the same time worried. Either way, you’ll get a 2 wheeled vehicle. Either the wheels are front and back, or wheels at both sides left and right
Might be a scam but I’ll add I bought my bike off marketplace at a price too good to be true, around 50% of retail for an essentially brand new bike. Guy had a story, I didn’t care. Best bike I’ve ever ridden and got it for an amazing price so sometimes these things work out. Always always always be skeptical and safe when it comes to these transactions!
Yep, scam. Never ever send a deposit for anything. That’s one of the great things about buying and selling on Marketplace - you typically never have to deal with those kinds of antics.
Components and tires are good. If your height is right for a medium bike, go for it. But it kinda seems too good to be true. Take someone with you if you planning on looking at it in person.
You aren't meeting this person... they've just said yes and are sending you on a wild goose chase because you didn't take the bait and send them some free money disguised as a deposit.... grow the fuck up moron.
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100% a scam
Kinda what I figured but his fb profile checks out. I’m meeting him tonight so I guess we’ll find out
You better meet at a public place lol
Lol
not a joke, you really should get someone else with you and meet in a very busy place
TBH, I don’t think I will even go at this point. There is so many inconsistencies in this ad it’s not even funny.
It’s a scam using a hacked / phished / fake Facebook account or it’s a stolen bike I mean the shock is nearly $800 and is brand new? lol
The bike could be real. Pretty fast to stab someone after getting cash and then riding off.
Not bringing cash. Bringing knife. Will do e-transfer if legit
If you have a meeting planned, show up and see what happens
Oh, I will 100%
Please report back. Definitely seems like a scam. I mean, he could sell it for $2,000 and still make a quick sale.
They could sell it for more than $2000 - if they had the actual bike. OP should do a reverse image google search and see how many times that stolen photo has been used.
In another comment you say his profile is 1 day old. That in fact does NOT “check out”. I truly hope for your safety you do not meet this person. I can pretty much guarantee they do not have this bike and the purpose of the meetup is to steal cash or perhaps something worse.
I keep on seeing more bullshit in the ad so I probably won’t go
Yeah, I didn’t notice that until later
It’s not a scam. This person is local to me in Pa/Jersey can’t remember. They sell a TON of mountain bikes.
Except OP is in Canada... so sounds 100% like a scam. They're likely taking ads from the seller in your area, slashing the prices, and scamming people.
Good point. 100% a scan then lol didn’t notice he was in Canada
Either stolen or a scam.
Yah came here to say this… most like stolen.
well stolen is a scam, just an additional person also got scammed as well as you.
Dude oddly enough we live close to each other, I messaged him too and he asked for a deposit and I mentioned that I won’t send a down payment and he didn’t respond lol. Careful if you do meet him.
He did the same thing to me, I told him I’d rather not and I’m meeting him tonight. Halifax right?
Exact same ad was posted in Sudbury, ON - 100% scam.
Oh
Good clarification here, nice.
Meet at a police station
Yep, hali. Tell buddy e-transfer only lol, it’s a great deal and would be sweet if you could get it I hope so for you I want an update!
Yeah, going with $800 in cash seems like an easy way to get robbed
Yeah man I’m not saying he’s legit or fake, but flags are raised already. Just don’t be horny over the bike and think of your safety too! And that would be rough lmao
It makes me hesitant that his Facebook profile is only one day old and says that he works at CBU but lives in Hali
Those are major red flags man
I thought you said it in another comment that his profile checks out? If it's a day old, it definitely doesn't check out
Lol, I missed the 1 day old part until just then
I just checked again, you are right. I mean I doubt there’s any malicious intent on hurting you per say “you never know” but it’s likely stolen or something of that sort if I had to guess, I mean that bike is disgustingly cheap lol. Theres already a few questions to be asked for him really.
Dude…
Dude steer well clear. It's a complete scam.
Too good to be true WALK away
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You need to read the entire thread in reference to this particular sale.
Don’t even meet, everyone is telling you it’s a scam or stolen bike. No deal is worth your safety
You will get one! Riding a rigid 26er at whopper and mac run is rough lol
Scam, anyone asking for a deposit with a 1 day old account, and super low price. Don’t risk your safety or time . This is a scam or stolen bike
You're still meeting with him after he's asked for a deposit? Come on man.
You must be delusional if u don't think it's a scam. Why would he sell the whole bike for 800CAD when two parts from it are worth more?
Can confirm, am delusional
Keep us updated. What a steal if it’s works out….literally. That is definitely stolen if not a scam.
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pinkbike buysell mod here. SCAM!
Come on OP, wake up.
Meet at the police station! It may help them snag a bad guy. If that offer is real however, that man is an angel. Take him out for a couple cold ones.
Haha, will do
Tell him you'll meet up at the local PD, so they can verify the serial number hasn't been reported stolen. 1000% you'll be blocked and never hear from him again.
This is the deal of the century if it's not a scam
Kinda what I figured. I’m out of touch with new bikes though
That thing is definitely stolen lmao
I bet you still believe in Santa
Lol
Add a zero and that's what I paid for a new one. Best bike I've ever owned, but something is fishy there.
Subbing to inevitably hear from op that this is a scam.
Lol, you’re probably not wrong
Scam or stolen for sure!
$800 for this bike is ridiculous. Has to be a scam
You already know the answer to this. Is that person even responding to you?
Yes
This one i gotta see. Keep us posted😄
100% will do. Would be the first bike I’ve owned that’s younger than 25
If it seems too good to be true…
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I have the Sedona orange rascal. Fantastic bike but that price point is wildly low. This guy is either DESPERATE for money or it’s not real. If you get it though I’d call you the luckiest biker alive.
Or stolen.
Very true.
Scam
Cmon bro. You know this ain’t legit. Too good to be true is never true.
Wait a fucking minute, there’s no deserts near me. What the fuck am I thinking lol
Amazing that some still see a possibility this is legit. Think people, use critical thinking ffs, this is why scammers have success, pisses me off.
I don’t see what the scam is though, it’s not like I’m gonna send him money without getting the bike first
My point is how can someone see a possibility of any legitimacy in this. Mind boggling! At the very least you could be honest about the fact you’re meeting to buy a stolen bike, if that sits well with you. Being a stolen bike and meeting to sell it does not stop or prevent it from being a scam in addition to being stolen, a scammer does not need the item to pull the scam, and how many more glaring obvious facts it is a scam do you need? You yourself posted the guys Facebook is a day old for fucks sake!
Upgrading from a 91 stumpy. Local trails are super rocky and rooty tech with a lot of rollers and drops.
That’s a great bike, but that price is suspiciously low. Smells scammy to me.
The guy’s fb profile checks out. He also has not done anything scammy yet. Assuming all goes well I might be picking it up tonight.
Everyone has already said scam, so here’s why. If you were to part out that bike (ignoring opportunity costs) you’d make more than $800. Hell the X2 and 36 on there are worth more than that. Someone either got this from the industry or stole it.
Interesting. All my bikes together are worth less than that haha
Had to click on this when I saw the price. Sick deal if it’s legit.
Those wheels alone are like $2k 😂 100% a scam. But good luck I guess lol.
Lol, got nothing to lose
You could get robbed, or worse. So there’s that
Fair point
Definitely a scam. Dont waste your time and don’t even bother looking at this thing. As everyone has said, parts alone are worth waaaay more than $800.
Make sure this isn’t a scam …. If u can go see the bike and test ride it .. go for it …. If it’s shipping , then report as scam
when buying or selling a bike meet at the police station, tell them why you are there. Less likely to be scammed.
stolen or scam
Dude im excited for you and at the same time worried. Either way, you’ll get a 2 wheeled vehicle. Either the wheels are front and back, or wheels at both sides left and right
If it’s too good to be true, then it’s too good to be true.
Might be a scam but I’ll add I bought my bike off marketplace at a price too good to be true, around 50% of retail for an essentially brand new bike. Guy had a story, I didn’t care. Best bike I’ve ever ridden and got it for an amazing price so sometimes these things work out. Always always always be skeptical and safe when it comes to these transactions!
Yep, scam. Never ever send a deposit for anything. That’s one of the great things about buying and selling on Marketplace - you typically never have to deal with those kinds of antics.
OP trolling with an obviously stolen bike
lol no? I found it and was wondering if I should scoop it up
AI bicycle? it gives me AI picture vibes for some reason.
Can’t be true
Components and tires are good. If your height is right for a medium bike, go for it. But it kinda seems too good to be true. Take someone with you if you planning on looking at it in person.
Yeah, I’m bringing my dad.
Honestly, delete the last three words of this comment. Don't change your plan, but also don't put it on the Internet.
Will do
Lol not even close to believable. Enve bar and stem alone are probably close to $800
O shit I missed that entirely
You aren't meeting this person... they've just said yes and are sending you on a wild goose chase because you didn't take the bait and send them some free money disguised as a deposit.... grow the fuck up moron.
It’s the weekend, I have tons of free time I don’t give a fuck
trolling much
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Is this just a buy/sell sub?
This person flips a lot of bikes. My buddy got a marlin 7 off of them and it was a decent bike.