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Matt3932

Member Since: 19 Jun 2018
Location: Cheltenham
Posts: 35

Bowler 18" sale question

Stumbled across 4 x 18" Bowler wheels and tyres for £1,750. Tyres are Gen Grabber AT3 265/65/18s
Blurb reads:

"....These were purchased brand-new for £2400, they have just been put on vehicles never been on the road just used to push it about As you can see there a macular...."

Entertaining spelling and grammer aside, I've enquired, no receipts available, so question is, too good to be true and likely pinched?

Thoughts?

7th Apr 2022 5:10pm

JOW240725

Member Since: 04 May 2015
Location: Suffolk
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2012 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Orkney Grey

I think I'd be asking lots of questions to see if genuine. Normally if stolen they ignore you, then just report them! James
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7th Apr 2022 5:43pm

LR90XS2011

Member Since: 05 Apr 2011
Location: bickenhill
Posts: 3615

2011 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Galway Green

If stolen then they are likely to actually be used, if the tyres still have the pips etc on them it could actually be genuine that they were brought and a change of plan resulted in the sale.

If its local I would go look see and make a judgement on what the seller says DEFENDER 90 TDCI XS,

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7th Apr 2022 5:57pm

The Zee

Member Since: 26 May 2019
Location: Salisbury
Posts: 288

2014 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 USW Indus Silver

Not wanting to be the kill joy but "new/unused" might still be the result of credit card fraud or similar or a delivery/collect scam - just a way to convert ill-gotten gains to cash.

I’d be asking questions of source, and some kind of receipt, invoice or CC statement, but also contact the supposed source independently.

Be careful since it may be a scam to catch you, or another unwitting owner.

As said if it looks too good to be true….. Zaid-M
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7th Apr 2022 6:19pm

jpboost

Member Since: 13 Apr 2021
Location: Gatwick
Posts: 374

2014 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 SW Keswick Green

tbh, I don't see any reason to think it's too good to be true.

Second hand parts, even unused, are not worth the same as new from the retailer/manufacturer. There has to be a reasonable saving in order to get someone to buy them from you, rather than from the manufacturer.

Obviously if you were about to spend 2.4k on those exact wheels, then 1.7k is a good deal. but if you're only considering buying some new wheels, 1.7k might just be a 'good enough' price to get you think seriously about buying some.

Clearly (as with any purchase of this type), you should ensure that you can be comfortable that they are not stolen etc, but that's just common sense.

8th Apr 2022 10:09am

Matt3932

Member Since: 19 Jun 2018
Location: Cheltenham
Posts: 35

Many thanks - have gone back to the seller with a number of politely worded questions. Principally around proof of purchase. As a "Business" he must have some proof of purchase somewhere he can use to demonstrate legitimacy. Also, pips on "new" tyres etc

8th Apr 2022 1:53pm

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