On 22 Apr 2018 10:20:32 GMT, David wrote:

Some time ago I took advice on uk.rec.motorcycles about the possible value
of a Squire padlock, chain and bag for securing a motorcycle.

After due consideration I listed it on Gumtree for £25 (including another
lighter spare chain).

One person interested (apparently) conversation over some days went
roughly:

Still got it?

Yes.

What's your best price?

As listed.

Any movement on the price yet?

No. Must be worth at least £100 new.

O.K. fair enough - will you post it? (!!!!!!!)

Yes. Squire chain etc. weighs 5.9 kilos cost of postage is £20.50 via
Royal Mail. Extra chain weighs 3.1 kilos and postage would cover that as
well. Just send me a cheque for the cost including postage, and once it
has cleared I'll send the chain.


Strangely, it has all gone quiet.


Contemplating a few points, such as Gumtree shows your approximate
location, this person presumably has a motorbike then what is the issue
with turning up and paying cash?

Is this some sort of scam where Gumtree is trawled to find a trusting soul
who will post off goods without money up front?

Or is this an idiot who hasn't even worked out that motorcycle security
chains are HEAVY?

Ah, well, better with that off my chest.

Cheers


Dave R

Many years ago I worked for a private company doing contract work for
the government.

The company went on to rival G4 in barrel scraping for staff, but in
those days there were "requirements".

One of their temporary maintenance contracts was advertised for hands
on aerial work in Germany.

The jobs were filled and all went quiet.

A few months later the same advert was posted with the line stating
that the personnel applying should be happy working at height.

Little gems like this, and of course the Brexit vote lead me to
believe that it is totally impossible to underestimate the mental
abilities of the population of Britain.

AB