This takes the p*ss. Ive reported suspect bikes to ebay in the past, and all i have got is an automated response to phone the Police. Like thats going to make any difference.
Ebay seem to be happy to allow the sale of stolen/suspect goods IMO. Ok they cant vet every item listed, but it doesnt take a genius to read that description and realise some owning a bicycle worth over a grand would describe it better than that.... 
some owning a bicycle worth over a grand would describe it better than that..
Does this mean your bike cost 50p? 
Hacked account? - mumsophie is selling clothes, puts the same simple description on most things. Then there's some stuff that could be a bit dodgy, descriptions in completely different style (and not just different to the rest of the English writing world).
If you read them in a Jamaican patois style, as you might expect what with Bristol having a large Caribbean community, they makes a lot more sense. Actually I quite like it 
He states the wheel size is 16 inch, the frame is 26 inch and its green...new clown bike??
edit: i may be colour blind but isnt that black?
Its written in l33t speak.
A form of language used by nerds and h4x0rz (hackers), l33t meaning elite shows that you have skilz and will pwn n00bs.
7h@ I2'n7 L337, i7'2 wri773N IN IdI07.
7hi2 i2 l337
This is one of the funniest things I have ever seen. Is it worth asking mumsophie for an English version of the description?
This is one of the funniest things I have ever seen. Is it worth asking mumsophie for an English version of the description?
Shame he forgot to put a reserve or minimum bid on it then. He
well not take liss than 350 pound
I'm currently winning at 99p.
But its 60quid postage, I guess you'll be picking it up then?
He's said
well ill give u back the 60.oo it takes wen u pick up if u like
kind regards d.jeffries
Sounds like I'm on a winner.
Extraordinary!
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