Re:The largest and most effective bicycle registry ever
by eplanit on Monday June 16, 2014 @02:46PM
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I wouldn't think many people would consult a registry in order to assure themselves that the bike they're buying isn't stolen; rather, they'd use it to find a bike they already owned and that had subsequently been stolen, as a means to try and find it. I suppose a Pawn shop or similar would use it for a purpose as you suggest, though.
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Re:The largest and most effective bicycle registry ever
by revelation on Monday June 16, 2014 @02:55PM
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Why would a thief register his stolen bike online after the fact? I think you've got this mixed up, these registries only work when people consult them before buying.
Re:The largest and most effective bicycle registry ever
by fyrabanks on Monday June 16, 2014 @03:23PM
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I don't think he ever implied that a thief in particular would register the stolen bike. The first scenario is a buyer checking beforehand to see if it was stolen. The second scenario is the owner of a stolen bike checking to see if someone else has re-registered the bike, like someone who purchased the stolen bike thinking it was a legitimate sale (a bit misguided, as the system doesn't quite work that way).