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Navigated the minefield of fuckwits that is Gumtree to successfully but a cheap MTB for the other half, ended up getting a Giant "Rock" (that IS the name of the bike!) and spent the afternoon tinkering with it.
It was 3rd time lucky, seller was a nice chap, the previous two attempts to buy a bike didn't go so well though....
Me: I'm interested in the bike, can I come and have a look?
Seller 1: yes
Me: when is a good time? I'm free evenings and weekends.
Seller 1: I'm busy.
Me: ok, when would be convenient for you?
Seller 1: I'm busy.
Me: are you free next weekend?
And that was it, no further reply :?
Me: hi, I'm interested in the bike you have for sale.
Seller 2: which one?
Me: the green mountain bike.
Seller 2: ok.
Me: is 1pm on tomorrow ok to come and have a look at it?
Seller 2: should be ok.
Me: could you send me the address to go to?
Seller 2: forget it.
Me: sorry?
Seller 2: just forget it.
:facepalm:
There's some odd people out there folks....