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midschooljon:
So a week ago I saw a bike for sale on FB the other day and the price was pretty cheap. Not a total bargain, but cheap enough for me to have a closer look. I sent the seller a message to see how long the top tube was and he said he wasn't sure. Anyway, I decided to walk away and didnt think too much of it.

Yesterday I was trawling FB again and came across the ad a 2nd time. I messaged the guy and asked if it was still available and he said yes. I asked if the hubs were sealed or unsealed and he said he didn't know. At that point I started to wonder what was going on as its supposed to be his bike but he doesn't appear to know much about it.

I then low ball him an offer which he accepts, but when I ask for his paypal he says I must send him mine so he can create an invoice.

now all of the above could be perfectly legit, but something has me spooked. Do I sound paranoid? or is the guy acting shady?

nosepickben:
That is very odd. You're right to be suspicious, i would be. Tell him you've had 2nd thoughts and need more info.

midschooljon:
Turns out after some facebook digging and reference checks the guy is sound as can be. I think I just need to chill out a bit.  :LolLolLolLol:

snoopy72:
That's ok as long as he doesn't ask for you paypal password , now that would be dodgy.

nosepickben:

--- Quote from: midschooljon on September 08, 2015, 09:27 PM ---Turns out after some facebook digging and reference checks the guy is sound as can be. I think I just need to chill out a bit.  :LolLolLolLol:

--- End quote ---

Good good. Better to be cautious though, especially when you're talking a few hundred quid.

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