Gumtree go out of thier way to give good advice on being careful/staying safe. I have just sold a bike on there and the guy who bought it was extremely nice.
However you do see some bikes advertised that get the alarm bells ringing.
I saw a Dawes advertised that looked tasty.......no size & no model....so I emailed and asked the obvious questions only to get this reply-------
"Hi!
I am unsure of the make sorry, i didnt really look too much into the bike and just went for the looks as it looks great!
I cant for the life of me remember the frame size either, but i am 5ft 10 and its perfect for my height....
Very sorry for not being clued up on it, i bought it new, set it up and then binned all the papers!"
Now the seller may be genuine and it's maybe wrong to pre-judge but as I say-it does ring the alarm bells.
However you do see some bikes advertised that get the alarm bells ringing.
I saw a Dawes advertised that looked tasty.......no size & no model....so I emailed and asked the obvious questions only to get this reply-------
"Hi!
I am unsure of the make sorry, i didnt really look too much into the bike and just went for the looks as it looks great!
I cant for the life of me remember the frame size either, but i am 5ft 10 and its perfect for my height....
Very sorry for not being clued up on it, i bought it new, set it up and then binned all the papers!"
Now the seller may be genuine and it's maybe wrong to pre-judge but as I say-it does ring the alarm bells.