Steve Mattson
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« on: May 27, 2009, 04:52:45 PM » |
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My friend Daisy just walked home from Hollywood after she discovered her bike had been stolen in front of the bank. The theft is even on camera. Guy comes up, circles around the bikes at the rack, calls someone on his cell, stoops down, cuts the lock with something and rides it away, leaving his bike behind. This is really sad, because the owner and the builder of the Bike are both good friends. This was Eric Zimmerman’s 4th frame after the one he built for me. A report has been filed with the local police department. Yes, she had a cable lock. Do not use cable locks, please. I hate hearing about things like this. And if you have a U-Lock, please use it. Here it is: http://s295.photobucket.com/albums/mm140/santapakka/?action=view¤t=4e.jpg |
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« Last Edit: May 27, 2009, 04:56:23 PM by Steve Mattson »
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« Reply #1 on: May 27, 2009, 05:25:03 PM » |
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Do not use cable locks, please. I hate hearing about things like this. And if you have a U-Lock, please use it. +Infinity. |
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« Reply #3 on: May 28, 2009, 12:59:42 PM » |
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Can the Bikerowave start stocking U-locks?
It would be awesome if we could actually sell them, so when we see someone come in with a cable lock, we can explain the uselessness thereof and offer them something better.
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Alex Thompson
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« Reply #4 on: May 28, 2009, 03:20:23 PM » |
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Can the Bikerowave start stocking U-locks?
It would be awesome if we could actually sell them, so when we see someone come in with a cable lock, we can explain the uselessness thereof and offer them something better.
This is a good idea. |
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Steve Mattson
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« Reply #5 on: May 28, 2009, 05:53:56 PM » |
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We now have in stock 3 of the Kryptonite Evolution mini locks. They are $45 each. A price of $32.50 was paid for each of them. We aren't charging full mark-up because we won't sell any at $65 each. The going price is around $42 to $50.
So, if you want to buy one as a member, take the $32.50 X 20% = $6.50 which means members pay $39 plus tax. Use the 1102 (I think, for new item) and put in the $39.
If you do the usual 40% off retail method on the POS, the bikerowave loses money. And, that ain't good and I really want that to be solved in the POS somehow.
Tait? Help?
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« Reply #7 on: May 28, 2009, 09:34:31 PM » |
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I second JB's suggestion for selling more affordable u-locks.
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« Reply #9 on: May 29, 2009, 09:25:56 AM » |
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Do not use cable locks, please. I hate hearing about things like this. And if you have a U-Lock, please use it. +Infinity. Don't consider a u-lock invulnerable either (though it's not about making it theft-proof and more about making it more of a pain and less attractive to steal than someone else's bike). I once had a bike stolen because the thieves picked up the entire bike rack and threw it in the back of their truck. So even there was an impossible to defeat lock, lock it to something solid and immovable. |
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Steve Mattson
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« Reply #10 on: May 29, 2009, 09:31:50 AM » |
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I bike the Kryptonite Keeper lock idea. It's inexpensive for us to buy and it appears to be large enough (and cheap enough) to fit around a bike thieve's neck AND a sign post/parking meter pole--once you catch the dbag. Also, carrying a tattoo gun so you tattoo across his forehead the words "I AM A BIKE THIEF" (capital letters to give the sense the reader is being yelled at).
Sorry, my inner Inquisitor just came out.
Feel the power of the dark side...
I'll place a few on order in our next KHS order! Thanks for the suggestions.
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Steve Mattson
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« Reply #11 on: May 29, 2009, 09:34:14 AM » |
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Do not use cable locks, please. I hate hearing about things like this. And if you have a U-Lock, please use it. +Infinity. Don't consider a u-lock invulnerable either (though it's not about making it theft-proof and more about making it more of a pain and less attractive to steal than someone else's bike). I once had a bike stolen because the thieves picked up the entire bike rack and threw it in the back of their truck. So even there was an impossible to defeat lock, lock it to something solid and immovable. I heard that in New Orleans there was at least one sign post that thieves had removed and replaced to look secure. When someone locked their bike to it, they'd simply pull out the pole and carry the bike away. Touche. I suggest not locking your bike to a bike rack/sign post/parking meter that is not connected to the ground. |
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« Reply #12 on: May 29, 2009, 10:48:27 AM » |
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« Reply #13 on: May 29, 2009, 10:56:15 AM » |
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Not so much of a win. A draw maybe. |
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« Reply #14 on: May 29, 2009, 11:54:35 AM » |
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A guy got his stolen bike back. That's a win in my book.
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