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Because potential buyers would instantly know that they are buying stolen goods. People who would be fine with that might just as easily steal a bike for themse
by usrusr 11y ago
Because potential buyers would instantly know that they are buying stolen goods. People who would be fine with that might just as easily steal a bike for themselves, making the definitely-stolen-bike market a really weak one.
- hueving 11y ago>People who would be fine with that might just as easily steal a bike for themselves This isn't true. I know several people that don't care much about buying things with a shady history but would never steal anything themselves. The logic was something like, "Would you still accept a $20 bill if it had been stolen at some point since it was printed?"
- striking 11y agoThat wouldn't hold up in court :) If they could prove you knew or suspected it might have been stolen, you can get charged (depending on your state's laws).