[Sandwich]

I've been trying to sell my bike for a while, with limited (zero) success, but I'm not trying very hard because I don't want to lose money on it. I was recently contacted by a local (yay no shipping) who has a rather interesting track record, and it scares the **** outta me. There's at least one bad seller thread on here about him, and he was recently arrested for driving a stolen vehicle. I think I already know the answer, but if I meet this dude in front of, say, the local police station, and he pays cash, am I still likely to get burned? Right now I'd rather just ignore him, but if he's slapping me in the face with cash, it's hard to argue.

 

[JohnE]

Cash, public place, daylight, bring a friend with a gun. After you get his cash, have the friend pretend to hold you both up and steal the cash, and the rest of whatever cash/valuables Sketchy guy has, and ride off on Sketchies/your bike. Rendezvous later, split the $$ and get your bike back. Move to Paraguay, establish new identity, repeat as neccesary.

 

[stoney]

If he wants to ride the bike, get his driver's license and the cash up front.

 

[4130biker]

I'd say go with your gut- it's not worth the trouble. People who are drama ridden tend to be amazingly good at sucking others into their bullsh!t.

 

[Sandwich]

I'd say go with your gut- it's not worth the trouble. People who are drama ridden tend to be amazingly good at sucking others into their bullsh!t.

yeah...i've tried to reach out to him before, but just getting him on the phone was a pita. That's when I googled him and like 4 red flags came up. Plus, I'm tired of moving to paraguay.

 

[CrabJoe StretchPants]

I've been trying to sell my bike for a while, with limited (zero) success, but I'm not trying very hard because I don't want to lose money on it. I was recently contacted by a local (yay no shipping) who has a rather interesting track record, and it scares the **** outta me. There's at least one bad seller thread on here about him, and he was recently arrested for driving a stolen vehicle. I think I already know the answer, but if I meet this dude in front of, say, the local police station, and he pays cash, am I still likely to get burned? Right now I'd rather just ignore him, but if he's slapping me in the face with cash, it's hard to argue.

Is this someone I might know? PM his name.

 

[ICEBALL585]

Stay away from sketchy people. The guy would probably meet you to buy it then try to haggle down the price. Besides I hear Paraguay sucks this time of year.

Which bike you trying to sell?

 

[eaterofdog]

I'd do a cash deal in a safe place, as long as the fvcker didn't get my phone or address. Hold the bills up to the light and check the security strip and then GTFO.

 

[binary visions]

If I were desperate to get rid of the bike, I'd do it in front of the police station, cash up front before a test ride.

Otherwise, I agree with the above; problematic people are more trouble than they're worth.

 

[ALEXIS_DH]

i dont do cash transactions over $500.
i´d ask for a bank transfer, then you deliver the bike to a mall, or a mickey-d or some place like that.

 

[Sandwich]

Joe knows the guy. Interesting...

 

[rockofullr]

Joe knows all the sketchy guys

 

[kickstand]

I am not sketchy. But I did move to paraguay once.

 

[rockofullr]

I am not sketchy. But I did move to paraguay once.

I find these two statements to be contradictory.

 

[Ciaran]

Paraguay is in turmoil since some hitman with a fetish for 80's girls killed him with a fork. Don't go there.

But to keep us posted on the drama. Monkees luvs teh drama!

 

[DirtyMike]

If he wants to ride the bike, get his driver's license and the cash up front.

This, this is how I handle any bikes sales, or motorcycle sales........

 

[I Are Baboon]

I think we should turn Joe over to the police.

 

[jdcamb]

Cash, public place, daylight, bring a friend with a gun. After you get his cash, have the friend pretend to hold you both up and steal the cash, and the rest of whatever cash/valuables Sketchy guy has, and ride off on Sketchies/your bike. Rendezvous later, split the $$ and get your bike back. Move to Paraguay, establish new identity, repeat as neccesary.

This must be a good idea as I was going to say the same thing. Thanks for stealing my thunder....

 

[ICEBALL585]

I think we should turn Joe over to the police.

For what? Listening to crabcore music?

It's not a punishable offense... at least not yet.

 

[Sandwich]

I think we should turn Joe over to the police.

he's got visible tattoos, he must be guilty.

 

[jasride]

JohnE and JD have the right idea. Teach him what it's like to be stolen from.


Make sure you both dress up as woman during this. Gorilla suits are too obvious.

 

[kazlx]

If his cash is green...but don't let him give you the runaround either. Plus, bring someone.

 

[CrabJoe StretchPants]

he's got visible tattoos, he must be guilty.

 

[eaterofdog]

If there are ANY discrepancies...

 

[local717]

Is this kinda like being arrested for being black on a friday night?

 

[CrabJoe StretchPants]

Is this kinda like being arrested for being black on a friday night?

No


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[Polandspring88]

Is it brad hodges?

 

[jasride]

Had a feeling his name would pop up.

 

[stoney]

If there are ANY discrepancies...

That movie changed my life, in a good way.

 

[CrabJoe StretchPants]

That movie changed my life, in a good way.

So you were a Neo-Nazi before you watched it? Noted.

 

[DirtMcGirk]

I hear Uruguay is the hot spot to be in these days. Better class of third world herpes at least.

I make a living off of sketchy people doing sketchy people things. Make the deal, I need a new Ti big tire bike.

 

[boogenman]

I would sell a bike to a shady mofo in front of a cop shop and if he gave me legit cash money, stop being a bitch.

Bring a couple buddies, some baseball bats and a sack of marbles. If any **** goes down you will be ready.

 

[Sandwich]

for what, marble baseball?

 

[DirtMcGirk]

for what, marble baseball?

Have you tried playing marble baseball? End up covered in glass, cut all to hell, spitting blood, digging shards out of your eye. Its just a bag full of suck when you play baseball with a bag full of marbles.

 

[Nick]

for what, marble baseball?

 

[kazlx]

It's called leave your vagina at home. Sounds like the guy is a scammer not Jimmy Hoffa.

 

[stevew]

it's a shame dirt has no children you can borrow to defend you against attack.....when sh!t goes sideways you know they would have it handled.

 

[SkaredShtles]

Have you tried playing marble baseball? End up covered in glass, cut all to hell, spitting blood, digging shards out of your eye. Its just a bag full of suck when you play baseball with a bag full of marbles.

You're supposed to wear safety goggles you dumb bag of $hit.

 

[ICEBALL585]

I would sell a bike to a shady mofo in front of a cop shop and if he gave me legit cash money, stop being a bitch.

Bring a couple buddies, some baseball bats and a sack of marbles. If any **** goes down you will be ready.

So you want Sammich to show up in front of a police station with a few guys with baseball bats to meet this guy???

I'm no expert but I'm pretty sure the cops might not be cool with that.

 

[boogenman]

So you want Sammich to show up in front of a police station with a few guys with baseball bats to meet this guy???

I'm no expert but I'm pretty sure the cops might not be cool with that.

Whats wrong with a group of guys with some b ball bats? What if the cop shop is on the way to the b bal diamond?

Does it really matter why I suggested a sack of marbles?