know anyone that got a p3 stolen?

[looneyman]

I was looking in the Pinkbike Buy & Sell for a new hardtail, and I found this add:

Specialized p3 hardtail
Ad#73010
Price - 201 USD
Email - skunkiee112@msn.com - Jason
Location - everett, Washington, United States
Phone - 425-319-0257
Date - 10/05/2003 at 18:38
Description - VERY FLEXIBLE PRICE...EMAIL FOR PICTURES... this is a silver (chrome) p3 in very good condition with vuelta rims shimano xt hubs (32 spoke 26inch) specialized cranks and bash ring xt rear derraialluer specialized 2.3 tires (90% tread) and i can throw in a 2.5 michelin and a 2.3 tyranaraptor i also have other parts such as a 1999 rock shox boxxer. email with any questions or for pictures of anything. good condition

I e-mailed the guy, and I just called him. I was just surprised that he was selling it for so little. Apparently, the bike has a rear Avid disc brake only, and a 02 Psylo, and it is a 02 frame. When I asked why he was selling it for so cheap, he said he wanted to get rid of it fast. I thought this sounded a bit fishy. I live really close to this guy, so I can go check the bike out. If it really isnt stolen, then I'm defintely going to buy it, but now it just soudns to good to be true, as he could easily sell just the frame for that much. I live really close to this guy, so I can go check the bike out, so I dont really have to worry about getting scammed. But if any of you guys know anyone that had a P3 stolen around the Seattle area or Washingon, just post, because I'd feel terrible buying a stolen bike.

[WBC]

A guy from Gregg's Greenlake did awhile ago. Call up 206-523-1822 and ask around. I forget which guy it was.

[NickS]

I duno anyone out here that has a p3 or had one. Sounds ok to me see if the guy actually rides check with the police to.

[looneyman]

Yeah it sounds like he rides since he has the spare tires and the fork, but $200 is so cheap. If he wanted to get ride of it quickly, he could sell it easily for $500. I think the only way to tell will be to go there and check it out, because I'm sure if I take a look at the bike and talk to the kid in person I will be able to find out.

[looneyman]

So what should I do? I think I would be able to go there and take a look at the bike today, so should I do it or check around more? Now hes saying that he actually wants $300 because he talked to his friend. Apparently he didnt know how much the bike was worth before, so that sounds pretty sketchy to me since most people know how much their bike is worth. But then again, if he really stole it I dont think he would post the bike one the Pinkbike Buy& sell. That would be a really dumb thing to do. So I think I'm going to go take a look at it tonight.

[Req]

Time time of year a lot of people are posting stuff for really low prices. Theres so much out there, and people just want to get rid of it. $200 is better than not selling at all if you need to money.

[looneyman]

I talked to him some more and he does ride, so its fine. He has a Kona Stab and another kona scab, so I trust him now. Thanks! Im excited, this is such a sweet deal!

[Ralph Wiggum]

:drool:

[damian]

Wow, your so lucky! If you dont get this youll be kicking yourslef SO hard.

[looneyman]

Yeah, I just picked the bike up! :D He actually wanted $375, but it still is a super sick deal. Now all I gotta do is throw a front brake on and Im all set! I just gotta get used to the short wheelbase. I was just riding it around, and the front tire hits my toe when I turn! Ah well.

[NickS]

have fun riding it.