Re: [CR] Colnago on eBay

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From: "Andrew R Stewart" <onetenth@earthlink.net>
To: "jim abt" <jamesabt@charter.net>, <Classicrendezvous@bikelist.org>
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Date: Wed, 5 May 2010 17:07:32 -0400
Subject: Re: [CR] Colnago on eBay


Jim- This is a tough subject. When does a stolen item (bike, art) not have the stigma or obligation for the original owner? My late wife was in the museum business and had some strong opinions. How many "owners" after the crime is it ok to have an item? How about generations? What about after the item has gone through some institution like Good Will or VOA (or sold from museum to museum over hundreds of years)? What about finding no crime report (if a recovery system is in effect)?

I know that I've bought a very few questionable bikes over my years. A couple either directly or indirectly from a community group that helps the unfortunate. I've also have a few bikes stolen from my ownership. I've directly helped recover 5 bikes through the shops that I've worked at. So I'm pretty at ease with my Karma.

Just the same, what are your thoughts?


----- Original Message -----
From: jim abt
To: Classicrendezvous@bikelist.org
Sent: Wednesday, May 05, 2010 3:05 PM
Subject: [CR] Colnago on eBay



> Ok, call me a paranoid disgusting old fool but when I see a cycle of this
> caliber with the way that it is advertised I just can not help but feel
> that the rightful owner may be out there somewhere looking for their
> stolen relic. Check out item #160431259205 and see what you all think. I
> sent the seller a "come on get with it" email that I am sure I will get a
> nice reply for (deserving). I am probably all wrong and if I am a
> sincerely apologize. Seeya
>
> Jim Abt
> Wausau, Wi. USA
> _______________________________________________

Andrew R Stewart
Rochester, NY