Bike held hostage! Any trained negotiators here?

[ufkacbln]

What is the value of the bike?

Regrettably cash, not sentimental!

Would a small claims court process help?

 

[mickle]

You're still in hospital.

Not any more im not.

 

[Sara_H]

Not any more im not.

I'll let you recuperate for a few day before we organise the flash mob!

 

[SatNavSaysStraightOn]

I'll let you recuperate for a few day before we organise the flash mob!

think that could be better phrased!
especially give a certain dare on another posting to cycle naked at a ride...
http://www.cyclechat.net/threads/bollocks.99343/post-2313597

 

[Sara_H]

think that could be better phrased!
especially give a certain dare on another posting to cycle naked at a ride...
http://www.cyclechat.net/threads/bollocks.99343/post-2313597

Ah....errrm.....oops!

 

[Archie_tect]

Have you been round to see him yet Sara?

 

[Crackle]

What, this daft bugger?

Don't think he'll help much, he's the Father Dougal of the Labrador world!

You've hung him and photoshopped the rope out, appalling treatment!

 

[CopperCyclist]

No, in fact I just looked it his website up and its disappeared.

That's another things which helps to get the police involved as it begins to point towards a theft. As classic said, be quick! Did I understand correctly that he's done work for you before? If so, I'd give him a chance to return it - if not, this is the point I'd be calling.

I'd suggest to the officers that turned up that it 'may be a misunderstanding', and if he returns the bike when asked by them it can be chalked up to this, making it more likely for him to return it before he gets into trouble, and more likely for the police to go straight round as they may be able to sort it there and then.

 

[classic33]

Not any more im not.

You can't ride the bike away, yet, then.

 

[Sara_H]

You've hung him and photoshopped the rope out, appalling treatment!

......or he's jumping and barking like a maniac because snow is THE most exciting thing that can happen to an idiot!

 

[DCLane]

I'd agree that he's either broken it or sold it.

You must go round and confirm - sending a Recorded Delivery letter first if needed confirming day and time but I'd go and ask first, with the Recorded Delivery letter sent as a 2nd option.

He's fobbing you off and 6 months is a joke.

Also, if needed add +1 to the number of 'visitors' he could get as I'm near-ish

 

[biggs682]

I would say £250 plus or minus £50 depending on condition.

sounds a fair enough figure

 

[classic33]

Anyone know what a 1987 Dawes Galaxy goes for these days?

Theres this one
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Dawes-Gal...0917250768?pt=UK_Bikes_GL&hash=item20cf529ad0

 

[Crankarm]

I would go round his house and knock on the door and say, I have come to collect my bike, please return it, now. If he refuses, call the police (not on 999) and ask them to attend the scene. Trading standards, solicitors etc sounds like a mighty waste of time and effort.

If you don't get your bike send him an invoice for cost of replacement and other costs incurred.

If he doesn't pay report to Trading Standards, issue claim in Small Claims Court, report him to local Council for running a business in a residential basement when he should be paying business rates or notified a change of use of the property, contact HMRC as he is likely to be working cash in hand, Customs and Excise for avoiding the payment of VAT, police to report a theft. If this fails I know a bloke called Big Dave.

 

[Deleted member 20519]

I hope you get your bike back!