possible stolen kite gear on craigslist

alien · Since 01 Aug 2006 114 Posts Portland Stoked

This post seems really fishy to me. Not sure if anyone has had their gear stolen recently, but here is the post.

http://portland.craigslist.org/grg/spo/626061486.html

pkh · Since 27 Feb 2005 6549 Posts Couve / Hood Honored Founder

That definitely looks like stolen stuff... now the question is who's gear is it?

Kataku2k3 · Since 14 Aug 2005 3754 Posts PDX-LA Videographer

Sounds like a meth-head with awesome grammar... I Emailed the jackass just now.

trigger · Since 06 Apr 2008 37 Posts

I've seen that same gear posted 3 different times in the last week or two.

I know because I was looking @ CL to see if I could find any gear to buy (ended up buying @ gorge perf. swap)

When I first saw it I kinda though it was legit, then the 2nd post was kinda fishy, and now this one? Rolling Eyes

Edit: Kataku beat me to it, I was gonna email them for some more specific pics.

kyle.vh · Since 11 Jul 2007 713 Posts city of angels Addicted

I had a 07 11m grey waroo and bar and lines stolen from my yard in PDX yesterday evening. Fuck. I just got an insurance claim, though, thankfully... if anyone hears/sees anything fishy let me know...

railgrab · Since 29 Mar 2005 177 Posts Seattle, WA Stoked

This might just be some scam to get you to send a check. I just searched Seattle's list and found a similar ad...
http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/spo/631440224.html

Ethan

trigger · Since 06 Apr 2008 37 Posts

Moto · Since 03 Sep 2006 2698 Posts Still a gojo pimp! Moto Mouth

Dude - WTF? Keep us posted how this jack ass responds!!

pdxmonkeyboy · Tue Apr 08, 08 9:10 am

that looks like a T2 bag to me... He's got the full set up, strings and all!!!

DROCK999 · Since 31 May 2007 852 Posts Left Coast Opinionated

shade city, that is most definitely some stolen gear. I like how he is willing to go for 2500 in the seattle ad.

stringy · Since 23 Jun 2006 1738 Posts vancouver XTreme Poster

i just recieved an email from this person. I responded last night to the seattle craigslist ad. here is what this person says is for sale...

3 kites slig shot 1 board strings belt bar
da kine kite bag packs 4 kites

I have his email if anyone wants it, pm me.

Kataku2k3 · Since 14 Aug 2005 3754 Posts PDX-LA Videographer

It's going to be really hard to talk to this guy... but we already knew he was a retard. He responded a minute ago.

"Hi, do you have any pictures of the kites/board? I'm very interested, but color is a big thing for me.

Thanks,
Adam"

And his reply...

"I dont know what color it is
seems like it was a darker color in the shop

me I said no 2 kite boarding
looks cool
but im in my mid 50s
and med bills ect are a consideration"

pkh · Since 27 Feb 2005 6549 Posts Couve / Hood Honored Founder

meth makes typing hard

broadbandito · Since 26 Apr 2005 342 Posts CSO headwaters WheatHead

tinyE · Since 21 Jan 2006 2004 Posts not really an XTreme Poster

I'm pretty sure this is just a scam to get you to send money, and he has no kites.

I've been shopping for a motorcycle lately, and there are similar type scams in that section.

pdxmonkeyboy · Tue Apr 08, 08 5:16 pm

I'm not so sure its a scam. I think I met that guy at the sand bar last year.

Laughing

Kataku2k3 · Since 14 Aug 2005 3754 Posts PDX-LA Videographer

I'm not getting anywhere with this guy. I think he might have a slight case of ADD, or simply NOT be able to read.

Me: Oh, I thought this was for more than one kite. Could you Email me any pics of it out of the bag so I could see it for myself. Still interested, just need to know what color/size it is. And are you willing to work on the price, or are you pretty firm?

Steve (or so his Email says): 3 kites

Me: Cool, okay, that seems better for the money then. Would you be available to have me check them out sometime since it's probably more work for you to send pics? Just want to see the colors.

Steve: sure i dont want too mess them up since they are just so

Steve (again - out of no where): the one is red and racey