Hi to everyone that has been commenting on http://www.cash4mountainbikes.co.uk
Having read all of your comments I felt I had to reply to them and try to put my point across.
First of all I need to address the point of stolen bikes. In order for us to buy any second hand bike we always ask for some proof of purchase, I myself am a keen cyclist and had my garage/house burgled back in March, losing my pride and joy (and a lot more besides) and subsequently getting a payout which didn’t cover it. I always try to talk to the people I try to buy the bikes off to get try and get a feel for who i’m dealing with. If I suspect a bike to be stolen I would never buy it. I consider all burglars/theives to be low life scum.
Secondly I would like to address the point of the lack of company registration, this is becuase I am a sole trader and as such the business is registered at my home, I do not wish to put my home address on the site, as I’m sure none of you would, I’m currently in the process of acquiring some business premises, to which that address will be shown.
Then there’s the point of the price offered. This is a service to offer a way of quickly selling your bike, so you must expect to take a bit less. I can guarantee to have funds in your bank within 5 days. Alternativley you could sell it on ebay and lose 13.4% on fees, or sell it on pinkbike or similar which could take months.
The charge of £45 is only ever applied if the person sending the bike has been less than honest, i’ve had people send me bikes with rear mechs missing, broken parts, the list goes on. This is only there to cover me, not everybody out there is honest on their forms! There are no hidden ‘get outs’ in the T&Cs either.
Cash4mountainbikes is a legitmate way of selling your bike, all of your claims here are unfounded and incorrect. I’ve bought hundreds of bikes over the years, and decided the try to expand my business by advertising in mountain biking UK. By all means fill out the form if your looking to sell your bike, you maybe pleasantly suprised.
I hope I have answered all of your points, feel free to email me if there is anything you wish to ask me.