How I got a free T-1 Skapegoat

So I see that "Complete bmx terrible one – 180€" popping up on Leboncoin the other night

I'm like yeah, sure, 180€ for a terrible one, whatever… still click on it.

I see some entry level parts, mission stem, verde bars, pinch bolt cranks…no way anyone built a t-1 with those parts

But then I see a familiar wishbone, a logo, and a serial: SKAPE21

I've been looking for a 21" Skapegoat for quite some time

I immediately message the seller, and for every minute that passes without an answer, I refresh the post and see a few more likes…

Running low on nails to bite

I start asking myself the obvious question now: do I really want to buy a stolen bike ?

The guy finally replies, he sends me pictures with the actual bill from the bmx shop he bought it from, it's legit !

He just doesn't really care and wants to make some room 🤷‍♂️

Anyway I don't sleep much

Next morning 7am I drive the 3 hours drive, praying to Dave and Pat no one gets there before me

I arrive and…my prayers were heard !

There it was, rusty for sure, but no bumps or bending or cracks.

And cherry on top, the complete sticker pack !

Bought it, polished it, sold back the parts I didn't need for ~180€, and hippity hoppity, Skapegoat for free !

(Okay, 20€ for the gas)

Epilogue:

I checked out the bmxshop from the bill, they closed business a few years ago unfortunately, but had really good reviews, a few of them from people around the world praising them for their affordable skapegoat frames

Your turn now, who's been blessed with insane craigslist deals recently ?