Anybody wanna help this guy?

[drhu22]

It sounds like this was a big loss for them, and was wondering if someone might have some spare stuff they could part with?
I dont think theyll be seeing that bike and trailer again.

http://calgary.kijiji.ca/c-buy-and-s...AdIdZ312826810

[Ducay]

a) Post Ad on Kijiji
b) Get schmucks to donate me stuff
c) ????
d) Profit!

[drhu22]

Originally Posted by Ducay

a) Post Ad on Kijiji
b) Get schmucks to donate me stuff
c) ????
d) Profit!

I didnt get any indication that he was trying to get "schmucks" to donate anything. If you read the ad there was no request for donations. He is just trying to get his bike and trailer back... wich i doubt will happen. Or maybe you think its me trying to profit?? Wrong again. Maybe everyone doesnt fit your cynical view of the world.

Bah Humbug!!
I think youre the "schmuck"...or maybe just another troll?

[CaptainCrunch]

This guy needs a hero

[drhu22]

Re: This guy needs a hero

Hey where did you get that picture of me?!?!
Are you one of those mysterious all seeing dudes?

[ken0042]

Originally Posted by drhu22

I didnt get any indication that he was trying to get "schmucks" to donate anything.

Because every time there is a story on the news about a kid's bike stolen, or a family that lost everything in a fire because they didn't have insurance; there is a follow up story a day or two later about how generous Calgarians came to the rescue.

I don't mind the kid getting a new bike- my thinking is that if you involve the news the story is probably legit. A Kijiji ad does not have the same credibility. While it would be nice if somebody was to help them; I would also recommend a little bit of caution.

[CaptainCrunch]

I always get suspicious when someone uses the term low income family and then rolls out a $700.00 bike.

[Hack&Lube]

Originally Posted by CaptainCrunch

This guy needs a hero

[drhu22]

I agree that caution and even suspicion are needed regarding these kind of posts, but his tone in the ad is one of anger, and frustration, and that he just wants his stuff back. Nowhere does he hint that he wants hand outs. Yes the bike is a nice one, but the trailer not so much.

For me nothing seems fishy about the ad, but obviously some disagree. Anyways...arguing about it isnt going to change your minds.

[Old Yeller]

I'm sorry you lost your bike drhu22.

[zamler]

Limited income, owns $600 bike. Hmmmm.

Originally Posted by Old Yeller

I'm sorry you lost your bike drhu22.

Just a wild coincidence I'm sure.

[MrMastodonFarm]

Originally Posted by zamler

Limited income, owns $600 bike. Hmmmm..

Limited income doesn't mean you can't afford things, it just means you can't afford them again if they go missing/broken. Look at all those broke hipsters/peter12's with Mac Book/shoes.

The advertisement isn't looking for someone to buy him a new bike, just that if anyone sees or heard about this one that was stolen, to return it. It's not asking for a hand out.

Maybe the Ad isn't legit, but I don't get that.

[zamler]

Originally Posted by MrMastodonFarm

The advertisement isn't looking for someone to buy him a new bike, just that if anyone sees or heard about this one that was stolen, to return it. It's not asking for a hand out.

The ad could be legit.

But, think for a moment. You post said ad knowing full well that some people will feel sympathy and think hey, I'm gonna help this person out. The suspicion is justified, unfortunately.

Originally Posted by MrMastodonFarm

Limited income doesn't mean you can't afford things, it just means you can't afford them again if they go missing/broken. Look at all those broke hipsters/peter12's with Mac Book/shoes.

Yea I know, it's called bad money management.

[4X4]

Originally Posted by zamler

Yea I know, it's called bad money management.

His half decent bike got ripped off and he doesn't make a lot of money. Why are you yapping about his money management? Kind of a jackass comment, no? Like, are you saying that people shouldn't buy anything until they can afford two of them, just in case the one gets stolen?

[sclitheroe]

Originally Posted by drhu22

Nowhere does he hint that he wants hand outs.

You mean other than the multi-sentence lament about being low income and bike riding being the only joy he can supply in his children's meagre existence, right?

[Dion]

Originally Posted by zamler

The ad could be legit.

But, think for a moment. You post said ad knowing full well that some people will feel sympathy and think hey, I'm gonna help this person out. The suspicion is justified, unfortunately.

Yea I know, it's called bad money management.

Maybe the guy saved for a long time to buy that bike.

[Clarkey]

I'd be more suspicious if he had a brand new Chariot, those are like $10,000 bucks!