Wanted: Someone around Cardiff to go looksie on a bike

Hi!

I know this is a long shot but I have to ask anyway:

I need someone, as title suggests, to have a look at a bike that is for sale on Gumtree. http://www.gumtree.com/p/for-sale/for-sale-fixed-wheel-track-bike-graham-weich/1006170284

The seller will not respond to me on Gumtree nor to my SMS, and I'm afraid it's a scam or something. Haven't tried calling yet because international calls would probably end up costing me a whole lot.

If someone on these forums are in the area and could scout it out it would be most appreciated. The seller might contact me back soon in which case I will let you know in this thread that I do not need assistance anymore.

If the seller is unwilling to post the bike I'm either going to have to hire someone here to buy it on my behalf and post at my cost and small reward maybe... or let it go and look elsewhere.

Thanks!

That looks soooo stolen.

That looks soooo stolen.

My thoughts exactly. That's also a reason I wanted to bring it to everyone's attention in case someone recognizes their own bike in this ad.

Seller has not responded yet.

I used to live in Cardiff and was able to contact the guy, pretended that I still live there. When asked about components he seemed to know the answers, though sometimes asked his "Dad" in the background when not knowing the answer.

He said he bought the bike 2ndhand from a bike club or something. Then I asked whether can meet in Cardiff central or not he complied and suggested tomorrow but I said I couldn't due to work. All in all I'd say he's a legit seller though it's always best to meet the person directly. Hope that helps!

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/crime/6092513/Gumtree-stabbing-police-warn-website-shoppers.html

Hence "Cardiff Central" was suggested, though I should add "in daylight".

I think I'm at a safe range for a knife over here in Finland:) But that's really nasty damn.

Anyway by the looks of it I'll have to bury this one as there is no way for me to get in touch with the seller it seems. Not to mention *I have a bad feeling about this *(HS).