For Sale: Rapha (Last bits)

straightforward question

you're selling shit loads of stock on here, without making a donation.

has this stock been obtained legitimately [at all stages of it coming in to your possesion]?

yes or no?

I have made donations before and do plan on doing so, all of this stuff was obtained legitimately. Velocio is currently performing some checks to validate this.

If you can wait till next Friday I'll have these bad boys:

1. Touring Shorts (Black), Brand New, 32inch waist £50
   
   

Those three quarter length trousers you sold me recently are farking marvelous.

thanks for your reply, hunterlar

I have made donations before and do plan on doing so, all of this stuff was obtained legitimately. Velocio is currently performing some checks to validate this.

I'd imagine staff discounts at Rapha are pretty generous so i'd ignore all the petty comments. GLWS

Hey Zoidberg, the shorts were just snapped up this very moment, will let you know if it falls through

Has item number 4 sold?

I am currently awaiting payment.

^ And I've got 2nd dibs if not. Also cash waiting...

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^ And I've got 2nd dibs if not. Also cash waiting...

They were paid for just now, sorry to disappoint you.

I reckon this stuff is seconds or returns and Hunter works or has been sacked from the factory in China. I amazed that anyone in their right mind would part such big money for this bike gear even if it 'Pro Team' Rappa Pretentious shit. Hunter must be laughing all the way to the bank

For someone who thinks Rapha is "pretentious shit", you don't half expend a lot of time on posting this view in every Rapha thread you can.

Er Andy whats the time i've spent on looking at this post got to do with my views?

Rapha seems to arouse strong emotions in you Banana, strong emotions and extraordinarily poor spelling.

Maybe you protest too much?

I not really bothered. I just amazed that so many people seem to be falling over each other for this stuff and a bit saddened because cycling is not about your kit or how you look.
Re; Spellin I went to a comprensive school in the 80's.

So did I.

Moi aussi.

Another, unlikely, dibs for the apron.

You are 3rd in line Sanddancer will let you know if the first two drop out.

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Love Rapha.

Dibs on all 3 pairs of socks please send me paypal details, il do th £17 as a gift to save fees.

OK, thread closed.

Verdict is, at least half of the items being sold Hunterlar does not have the right to sell.

This may not be Hunterlar's fault, as he received the items from another person and is under the belief that they were all legitimately acquired.

To quote a Rapha member of staff who knows the source of the items:

We have an internal policy that uniform, samples and test clothing cannot be resold and is only for personal usage. I realise that's not Hunterlar's fault and is something I need to take up with . However, there are items that are stolen due them never being issued to .

1. The Hi-vis vest
   
2. Sample lapelled jacket
   
3. Paris-Roubaix flag.
   
   

The fact of the matter is that over half the kit listed is owned by us as explained above (test, sample etc).

As such, Hunterlar is selling some items that do not belong to him, and by definition that means handling stolen property.

It is clear to me that Hunterlar is not an alias for the that wrongfully passed on the items to Hunterlar. And Hunterlar is truly under the impression that all items were legitimately acquired.

So... I won't ban Hunterlar on the condition that any items still in his possession remain in his possession and are not sold as a result of appearing on LFGSS. If a single item not already shipped now ships, then the permanent ban along with disclosure of the identity of Hunterlar to the police will take effect.

Whilst it is plausible that Hunterlar received them in good faith he's fine, but now he knows that the items were not all legitimately acquired and some belong to Rapha, any attempt to sell them will not result in any lenient action from myself.

As to what Hunterlar wants to do with the items, I'd suggest returning them to Rapha if he doesn't wish to keep them for personal usage. I can provide contact details of someone who will accept them.

I understand that Rapha will be speaking to the in time. I've no clue as to what their internal policies are on this and whether or not there will be a shit-storm or a word not to do it again.

PS: Anyone wish to discuss this can do so on the moderators thread: https://www.lfgss.com/thread48164-252.html#post3902338

Bump, now cleared to sell again. Can people who have dibbed/reserved stuff PM me whether they would still like the item, that would be much appreciated. Updated with what has also been sent.

I'll take whatever's left for a fiver. Hold out your hand, fella...

/MikeBrewer