2nd hand K-mart bike for 133% more than new

[AUbicycles]

I agree, if you spot it, grab screenshots and report because at minimum it is protecting unwitting buyers from dealing with a person who has shown that they will resort to criminal behaviour.

Not that much lens flare, but over exposed and dynamic.

[QuangVuong]

Here's the lens flare one. Description says $350, whilst the sale price is actually $245.
http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/sydney-r ... 1054152569" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Now, I believe Jennay has changed her name to Ronald, and now I know where pick up is. Its actually an address, not by the station or somewhere like that. From the two emails, they dont seem to be all that bad.

[lobstermash]

Giant European bike??? That's merely just the new Southern Star Citi...

[AUbicycles]

It is the same photo that has been used before, or at least the same style.

[Mulger bill]

Ooooooh!
I want!
It's got "Advanced smart stand to allow the bike to stand securely on its own"
I've only ever had the regular smart stand before

[GeoffInBrisbane]

Aww, this one doesn't have Giant Alloy Claws for brakes, I'm not buying.

[Summernight]

Listing gone already. Screenshots people, please!

[Derny Driver]

I think Ronald is a BNA member!

[gorilla monsoon]

Ronald McDonald? No!

[Kev365428]

At it again.
http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/sydney-r ... 1054239154

[jasonc]

Kev et al

As above, if you see these take a screen grab as they get deleted very quickly. use a site like http://img.acianetmedia.com/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; to provide us a picture

[QuangVuong]

You can still view the pages through a cached page site.

[jasonc]

oh man, that one is jennay big time

Shimano Hybrid700C, Giant European Bike, Innovative Speed-up technology, Extended Triple Mountain Power, City Style - the latest Hybrid Advanced Bicycle

Due to travel arrangement, I am making my beloved near new bicycle available to a good owner, it's rarely used as there has been so many exciting changes to keep me busy for the last few months.

700C is very popular in Europe, North America and is increasingly taken advantage by smart local riders and travellers alike for all seasons riding in Australia.

It's equipped with

- Speed road wheels, 700C alloy slim built for high speed riding, slow trek is a thing of the past (you can ride slowly if you choose to, speed riding makes this bike even more fun and exciting)
- Shimano leading speed up technology, proven reliability enhanced with the latest microshift for the smoothest riding experience
- All-Terrain Certified with original seals, maximum versatility for a rider who wants to do more with one bike
- Extended triple mountain power (3x 6speeds +3), fun and easy to climb hills, full control flying downhill
- Ergonomic bike with a generous cushy seat, very comfortable even after a long ride, gone are those uncomfortable saddles on old bikes

- Innovative one-piece alloy stem, lighter, stronger, for easy handling and steady steering control, a uniqe feature seen only in a handful of Advanced bikes

- Advanced smart stand to allow the bike to stand securely on its own
- Decent 700C giant size to help taller rider to ride comfortably
- Silent cruising technology with Advanced double suspensions for better enjoyment
- Elegant design with simplicity

It runs silky smooth, the closer you look, the more you ride, the more you would appreciate its great design and excellent engineering.

At $350 low price for easy decision and save time, you may see a lower price on this page, you are welcome to take up the offer if you value a good bike and pick it up quickly

[bychosis]

"All-Terrain Certified": I peeled off the not-for-off-road-use sticker

But there's no mention of the super pogo weight rising and stability front wheel stem? Very disappointed. Surely that is an extra selling point.

[Mulger bill]

She could prolly make another easy 50 if she hadn't forgotten to mention the "Extreme high tech composite cog protection device for immaculate apparel" AKA plastic ring strapped to the big dog to keep pants outta the chain...

[Calvin27]

Can someone call the number and actually try to get a pic of jennay/Ronald? Maybe we should start a little and reward the first bna member to get a pic with jennay, themselves and the bike in the same pic!

[systema83]

Well, you thought that was bad? Try this out - 67.5% marked up from a bog standard Kmart Southern Star Kodiak (rrp $89) without label removal service, fancy copywriting and all the LENSFLARE!




http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Sell-100-new ... 86c&_uhb=1

It seems like the person also operates under the username joejoe12345678 considering both shares the same listed phone number.
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Sell-100-new ... e6d&_uhb=1
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Sell-100-new ... e57&_uhb=1

[bychosis]

But you get FREE lights and lock!

[systema83]

That'd better be some awesome lights and locks considering the price hike.

[Mulger bill]

So "joejennayjoe" decided that ripping people off as a kinda private seller wasn't good enough feedback wise so s/he started a store...

Notice the name...

[AUbicycles]

Thanks for highlighting - the seller location is Woolloongabba, QLD, Australia rather than Sydney CBD.


While the bikes don't look very trustworthy (get a cheap one from a bike shop), the seller does not appear to be making grossly misleading statements.

[bychosis]

Big W fat bikes are in the mix

Sure these were only $230ish when released.

[ldrcycles]

Big W fat bikes are in the mix

Sure these were only $230ish when released.

I actually still have the October 30-November 12 Big W catalogue here, they were $248 on sale, then up to $298. A loong way off $420, when all they have done is remove the stickers from the frame.

[Grog]

Big W fat bikes are in the mix

Sure these were only $230ish when released.

I actually still have the October 30-November 12 Big W catalogue here, they were $248 on sale, then up to $298. A loong way off $420, when all they have done is remove the stickers from the frame.

think the slick marketing terminology here is "value adding"

[bychosis]

This morning there was reference to $730 in the ad. It has been revised to mention $450. I'm assuming that is meant to be 'purchase' price.

It seems that
Can make a lot of difference to these bikes.