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Old 22 October 2004, 10:31 AM
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Default 1000 New Road Angel's Stolen

Hi Guys,

Just had a phone conversation with Graham @ Blackspot (while talking about new RA Purchase).

They have had over 1000 units stolen.

Please be very careful when buying these at a very low price from new companies / ebay etc as it is likely that they are stolen.

If you are unsure, I think you can ring up Blackspot & they can check out the serial number for you.

Their number: 01327 855586

If by chance you buy a stolen one - they will not be activated & you will not be able to update them.

I hope no one gets caught out

BK

Edited to give more info

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Old 22 October 2004, 11:12 AM
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Should make this a sticky maybe.
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Old 22 October 2004, 11:28 AM
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Thanks for the warning.

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Old 22 October 2004, 11:33 AM
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Can't hey just track them using GPS -LOL
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Old 22 October 2004, 11:34 AM
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I'm just checking with Webbie to see if this can be made a sticky.

Chris.

Edit... Et volia!

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Old 22 October 2004, 11:56 AM
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Thanks for the warning
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Old 22 October 2004, 01:57 PM
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There's one on eBay for £170!

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...726972063&rd=1
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Old 22 October 2004, 01:59 PM
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Originally Posted by Leslie
Thanks for the warning.

Les
Was that supposed to be a pun?
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Old 22 October 2004, 02:22 PM
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The Ebay one says it's already been registered though...
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Old 22 October 2004, 02:24 PM
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Originally Posted by gsm1
Was that supposed to be a pun?
LOL
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Old 22 October 2004, 02:25 PM
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I noticed that, just seems a bit cheap. If I'd spent £400 on something I certainly wouldn't be selling it a month later for £170!
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Old 22 October 2004, 02:28 PM
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Yes but they aren't actually selling it for that are they....The auction still has 5 days left so it'll probably go up to nearly double that
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Old 22 October 2004, 02:58 PM
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Originally Posted by paulpalmer
Yes but they aren't actually selling it for that are they....The auction still has 5 days left so it'll probably go up to nearly double that

The sellers negative feedback would also be -1000 lol

thanks for the warning, seeings i was contemplating getting one

If we find one and pass the sellers info onto them, will they activate it FOC

That would be good PR if you ask me and i'm sure the 1000 units will be found very quickly
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Old 22 October 2004, 04:00 PM
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Originally Posted by paulpalmer
Yes but they aren't actually selling it for that are they....The auction still has 5 days left so it'll probably go up to nearly double that
10/10

However, the seller hasn't set a reserve so whilst it's bound to go up technically it could sell at £170.

I give up
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Old 22 October 2004, 04:12 PM
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Originally Posted by TDT
10/10

However, the seller hasn't set a reserve so whilst it's bound to go up technically it could sell at £170.

I give up
It can be a risky game but if you advertise something with no reserve you are more likely to get a good price for some reason. Personally I wouldn't take the risk I'm too chicken
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Old 22 October 2004, 04:40 PM
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BK,

Why not get blackspot to release the serial numbers of the stolen units. Atleast then people can ask the seller for it and then check to see if its a case of 'asbestos glove' handling of it.

Cheers for the warning though - its a potential deep puddle for a 1000 people.
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Old 23 October 2004, 12:02 PM
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Thanks.

Thanks alot....
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Old 23 October 2004, 03:45 PM
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cheers for the tip-off.

says something though when we have a serious thread like this and all the SNetters want to turn it into an ebay thread. LOL
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Old 23 October 2004, 11:56 PM
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Bye the way.

It was 600, so someones telling porkies to the insurance man....
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Old 24 October 2004, 12:15 AM
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PMSL @ Yoza

Every one a gem mate

You forgot "Laters........." though
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Old 24 October 2004, 12:18 AM
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lol @ yoza
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Old 25 October 2004, 04:48 PM
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Originally Posted by Marky-San
Atleast then people can ask the seller for it and then check to see if its a case of 'asbestos glove' handling of it.
In answer to the question above got this reply today

You asked:
"Can you supply me with the code number on the back of the RA"

Serial number is 01027923

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Old 26 October 2004, 08:24 PM
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Go on then i'll have one












oooh sorry i thinking you ment erm never mind
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Old 31 October 2004, 01:03 PM
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Not sure how true this idea is that they will be able to spot a stolen Road Angel. IME of business, manufacturers/wholesalers rarely log serial numbers.
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Old 16 November 2004, 04:04 PM
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nice to have my name at the top of NSR all the time...
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Old 16 November 2004, 04:52 PM
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Yes it is, Ted.
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Old 18 November 2004, 01:12 PM
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this could go on for ever...
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Old 18 November 2004, 02:35 PM
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Originally Posted by Ted Maul
this could go on for ever...
You're right, let's end it here.
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Old 19 November 2004, 01:06 PM
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OK. You're the boss
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Old 19 November 2004, 07:50 PM
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who's the boss?
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