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bajakiter
Since 16 May 2007
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pmah21
Since 11 Aug 2014
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kassak
Since 18 May 2010
107 Posts
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 Sun Aug 02, 15 8:24 pm Can I help? |
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| Does anyone know if the serial numbers and model #s for the kite are in the same area like other brands? Perhaps you can call play dumb and say I need the specific model # and ask for a pic of the tagged area and see if the serial # comes along. I know most people probably don't keep track of it but I think if you are the original owner the retailer could track that down for you. |
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Anthony
Since 07 Oct 2008
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Salem
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| Mon Aug 03, 15 5:53 am |
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That ad screams stolen. It also says that I will rob you. Note: the taken web pics. No real taken pics. Before I would engage this one, I would have the person send me some pics he took. It is one thing going after stolen goods, and quite another if you are being set up for robbery. That just happened locally here in Salem. MACE in the face is not a great way to start a transaction.
the phone number info
Reverse lookup for 9712204340
Is it fixed line or mobile phone ? Landline
Location of phone / Cell number Gresham
Full Name / caller office name Not availabele due to privacy
Wireless Service / Telephone Network Pac - West Telecomm
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<Wolverine>
Since 07 Jul 2013
71 Posts
PDX
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| Mon Aug 03, 15 7:38 am What do you mean Fishy? |
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Looks legit to me. I always use cables when I attach my harness to my kite.
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voy-tech
Since 08 Apr 2014
372 Posts
Seattle
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| Mon Aug 03, 15 8:35 am |
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| Small hijack: do you guys have any suggestions for when lost (not stolen) gear shows up on CL? I think my board just popped up (it was signed with a sharpie) at least I believe I see I ding i had from a rock on one of the pictures. And I'm thinking how to approach it - openly say that I suggest it's my board or be sneaky and act as a buyer. |
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Joshiebaby
Since 14 Oct 2007
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Vancouver, WA
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| Mon Aug 03, 15 9:18 am |
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| voy-tech wrote: | | Small hijack: do you guys have any suggestions for when lost (not stolen) gear shows up on CL? I think my board just popped up (it was signed with a sharpie) at least I believe I see I ding i had from a rock on one of the pictures. And I'm thinking how to approach it - openly say that I suggest it's my board or be sneaky and act as a buyer. |
Hey Voy Tech,
I ran into this same instance and contacted the seller saying hey that's my board. Identified the dings and specifics about it and offered a 100 bucks as a finders fee. Got the board back and the guy kept the cash which was lame but I valued it more than 100 bucks so I felt like it was worth it. Maybe your guy will be cool and you can just give him a 6 pack... Standard finders fee to NW Kiters but the general public is not as cool. |
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voy-tech
Since 08 Apr 2014
372 Posts
Seattle
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| Mon Aug 03, 15 9:22 am |
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| Joshiebaby wrote: | | voy-tech wrote: | | Small hijack: do you guys have any suggestions for when lost (not stolen) gear shows up on CL? I think my board just popped up (it was signed with a sharpie) at least I believe I see I ding i had from a rock on one of the pictures. And I'm thinking how to approach it - openly say that I suggest it's my board or be sneaky and act as a buyer. |
Hey Voy Tech,
I ran into this same instance and contacted the seller saying hey that's my board. Identified the dings and specifics about it and offered a 100 bucks as a finders fee. Got the board back and the guy kept the cash which was lame but I valued it more than 100 bucks so I felt like it was worth it. Maybe your guy will be cool and you can just give him a 6 pack... Standard finders fee to NW Kiters but the general public is not as cool. |
Thanks I'll try that - I asked a friend to text him for pictures to make sure it's actually my board and if it turns out to be mine I'll be open like you suggested.
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voy-tech
Since 08 Apr 2014
372 Posts
Seattle
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Justsmile
Since 20 Jul 2009
1523 Posts
Not Portland
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| Mon Aug 03, 15 1:38 pm |
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Some of us have contacts. Do you have the serial number or anything identifying on the board so we can get it back to you!
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D-Krep It Kiter
Since 18 Jul 2011
417 Posts
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| Mon Aug 03, 15 2:08 pm |
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| voy-tech wrote: | No luck - I was trying to be positive and thanked the guy for finding my board and offered some finders fee but he hang up on me and won't call/text back.
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You might want to do your own research but I'm pretty sure its illegal to sell something you found without trying to make some sort of attempt to find the original owner, or at least contact the local police to report the found item. |
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voy-tech
Since 08 Apr 2014
372 Posts
Seattle
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| Mon Aug 03, 15 2:10 pm |
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Yeah I'm thinking about filing a police report, looks like I cannot do that online for Sauvie Island though (and that's where I've lost it).
Edit: just submitted a theft report with Columbia County Sheriffs office, hopefully that will help. |
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voy-tech
Since 08 Apr 2014
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Seattle
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| Mon Aug 03, 15 2:54 pm |
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| D-Krep It Kiter wrote: | | You might want to do your own research but I'm pretty sure its illegal to sell something you found without trying to make some sort of attempt to find the original owner, or at least contact the local police to report the found item. |
Yes at least in Oregon it is: http://www.oregonlaws.org/ors/164.065
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thenorm
Since 08 Mar 2011
34 Posts
Beaverton
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| Mon Aug 03, 15 6:18 pm |
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| Gut wrenching. Hope it works out. |
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kassak
Since 18 May 2010
107 Posts
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| Mon Aug 03, 15 6:53 pm A very good how to video |
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This guy found his stolen bike on craigslist and pretended to be an interested buyer...you'll have to watch the video to see what happens!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lhIBWnUHrfw |
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anders
Since 01 May 2012
107 Posts
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| Tue Aug 04, 15 1:47 am |
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It pisses me off you have to even deal with that guy. I had my car broken into as SI last week and I am actually getting back some items the thief ditched in the bushes and some fish and wildlife people found items and linked it to a police report. I still have to pick my stuff up in St. Helens but at least I get some of my gear back.
keep trying to follow up. I know its frustrating |
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PieroPDX
Since 22 May 2006
109 Posts
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| Tue Aug 04, 15 1:59 pm |
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Pro Tip:
When you are confident it's your stuff, call the cops. I found two of my windsurf boards on CL back in the day and the authorities came with me and swooped around the corner as soon as I called them.
Poor guy was clearly not the thief, and had picked them up on CL himself and hoped to turn them around. But he had to know they were stolen.
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