Has anyone ever recovered their stolen gear before?

I found my board on gumtree last year!!

default said...
And what happened?

I pretended I was after a new board, I called up sounding like a noob, rocked up to his place and said, Im taking me board.

He said, a mate gave it to him for crashing his car.

Worked in a bikeshop part time for 5 years, would happen all the TIME! eg; shady guy would come in with a flat tyre- the bike is a $2000 complete custom bmx which we happened to sell to the original owner, we say we'll fit the tube for free.. once the bike is behind the counter we say how kindhearted he must be bringing in other peoples bikes when they get a puncture.
I have secret markings on all my stuff incase it ever happens to me.

Underoath said...

default said...
And what happened?

I pretended I was after a new board, I called up sounding like a noob, rocked up to his place and said, Im taking me board.

He said, a mate gave it to him for crashing his car.

Did you rock up to his house with a big crew or did you take it solo zinetti style?

I'd never resort to violence.

I could tell speaking to him on the phone he was some pimple faced teen looking for a quick buck.

His old man was embarrassed to say the least. I'd say he copped a clip over the ear that night.

Mark _australia said...

Underoath said...

default said...
And what happened?

I pretended I was after a new board, I called up sounding like a noob, rocked up to his place and said, Im taking me board.

He said, a mate gave it to him for crashing his car.

And so I took up windsurfing instead......

Nar it wasn't that bad. He took up roller blading.