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You can advertise (free) on Slalom UK. Email . Please DON'T put your ad in a Word document.

DON'T send me pictures with the boat on the diagonal. I won't publish them.

CAUTION

It's not safe to assume that canoeists don't rip each other off. Please make sure you get the money up front. Don't accept a promise or a "deposit" unless you know the buyer personally. Also, be careful of spending a lot of time and/or money going to collect something that might turn out to be junk.

BEWARE OF SCAMS.  Several of our advertisers have met one which goes like this:
Buyer offers your asking price, boat unseen. Asks you to ship it abroad, wants to send a cheque for much more than the value of the boat: you will please pass on the balance to somewhere. What happens is that - much longer afterwards than you thought it took for a cheque to clear - the cheque bounces and you are left with no boat and a big hole in your bank account.

IF THE OFFER SOUNDS TOO GOOD TO BE TRUE, IT IS TOO GOOD TO BE TRUE.

SAMPLE SCAM EMAILS>

WANTED - FOR SALE - REPAIRS - EQUIPMENT - ACCOMMODATION

WANTED

K1 SLALOM KAYAK - In good condition, to suit 65kg experienced paddler. Please email photos to bob@conceptracing.co.uk or call Clare on 07793 5869759 (26/4)

EQUIPMENT

SLALOM GATE HEADER NUMBERS 1 to 25 - Printed black/red on yellow plastic, cut 300mm x 300mm x 5mm. All corners rounded at 10mm diameter and drilled for hanging. As per ICF specifications. 1 to 25 set complete with ply box – cost £389.25 (inc. P/P) Replacement numbers @ £15.00 each. As used at Olympic Slalom 2012 Lee Valley – also at Nottingham, Cardiff, Llandysul, Durham, Scotland. (Jan.2013) Order: mikefclark@virginmedia.com

GBR – CYM – SCO - IRL – Nation ID BOAT DECK LOGOS - Printed black on solid white vinyl, cut as oval 190mm x 340mm. Minimum of 5 off @ £10.00. Discount for greater numbers. Order: mikefclark@virginmedia.com (3/1/13)

 REPAIRS

Kayak Repairs

Kayak Repairs is located in the south east of England. We specialise in composite Kayak/Canoe repairs, ranging from fractures in your boat, breaks, and even full sized holes.

We repair using carbon kevlar, producing a strong, professional quality finish, giving your boat a new lease of life.

http://www.kayakrepairs.co.uk

 SCAMS

Here's the latest con

Date: Sat, 2 Jun 2012 06:48:42 -0700
Subject: Re: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
From: jjay01@studentvillage.co.za
To: xxxxxxxxxxxx@xxxxxxxxx

Thanks for your mail...I am willing to know the lowest price of it.due to the nature of my job and location...i will not be able to come for inspection,am a very busy type as i work long hours everyday,i have gone through your advertisement and i am satisfied with it.As for the payment..i will be paying you via the fastest and secure way to pay online(PayPal).I have a private courier agent that will come for the pick up after the payment have been made and cleared to your account, transferring the name of ownership and signing of all paperwork will be done by the courier services company agent so you don't have to worry about that...so no shipping included.You can now send me your PayPal email so i can pay in right away and also include your address in your reply.If you don't have a paypal account, you can easily set up one...log on to www.paypal.co.uk and sign up. its very easy.I await your reply asap

By the way - for all we know jjay01 may be an innocent victim of an email account hijacking him/herself.

In response to a wanted ad, Neil got the following illiterate email:

Hello
I hope you receive this mail in good condition, I am Xxxxxxx Xxxxxx from UK I saw your Wanted Ad.I decided to e-mail you to see if you still want it as I have it in stock and in mint condition, Get back to me if you are still interested. as I will be shipping next day delivery as soon as your payment is receive and payment is via Western union , please if you can not send payment by western union, please dont bother to write me, as soon as i hear from you, i will email you some pics and my asking price
Thanks,
Xxxxxxx Xxxxxx
My Phone # +xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Gemma got this rubbish:

Hello
Greetings from USA, Do you still want the merchandise you posted on the subject title website? i have it for sale and condition is OK,Please are you ready to buy now? many have wasted my time, just want to be sure if you are a serious buyer before sending photos,shipping will be cheap and is 100% guaranteed , let me know if you are still interested and i will email you some photos and more description, where are you located? thanks, hope to hear from you soon
Regards

Follow up on either and we don't think you'll get anything for your money. But you're not that stupid, are you?

FOR SALE

DON'T send me pictures with the boat on the diagonal. I won't publish them.


GALASPORT CARIOCA C1 - Suitable for 55-60kg paddler. Professional repair to tail, otherwise in good condition. Comes with carbon fittings. £750. Contact spencer.alice@ntlworld.com (16/5)

2 PEAK UK XS C1 GB SPEEDSKINS - in good condition. Short sleeved £40, Longsleeved £50. Contact spencer.alice@ntlworld.com (16/5)


NOMAD NUTRON - Cut for 55-65kgs. It is in excellent condition, used 5 times at the most. There are no repairs or damage however there a few scratches as to be expected. Based in Rugby, Warwickshire. Collection only. £950 o.n.o. Contact Laura for more information at laura.sargent2@gmail.com (13/5)


GALASPORT SONIC - Cut for approx 60kg. Good condition, 1 small repair on tail. £700. Contact: emilywoodcock7@gmail.com or phone 07971074526 (13/5)


ELITE SPEC VAJDA KAPSL XXS - cut for 55-65kg. Good condition, only 1 season's use. Based in Nottingham and available for demo. £750 o.n.o. Contact gracemarshall20@gmail.com or 07525097873 (10/5)

DOUBLE DUTCH FULL CARBON KINETIC SLALOM BLADES - Integrated kevlar tip. Blades have a silver L (for large) sticker as well as a Kinetic medium on the blade shaft. The current Kinetic blades (identical apart from the stickers!) are £200 new. Looking for £120 for these that are of a good DD vintage. Have never been built so are classed as unused with no damage. If you wish to make an offer, or have any questions regarding the blades please email david.mcbay@btinternet.com (6/5)

KAPSL 2 LARGE MINUS - for 65- 75 Kg, Good Condition no breaks, used for two seasons, normal scratches. Water tight, good quality boat, £700. Contact Ciaran Lee Edwards - email ciaranedwards@btinternet.com (6/5)

KAPSL 2 LARGE BOW - Large minus tail for 65-75 Kg, Good Condition used for one season, hair line gelcoat crack around grap loop on tail, Water tight, £900. (picture 2). Contact Ciaran Lee Edwards - email ciaranedwards@btinternet.com (6/5)


3.5M PULSAR
- full Carbon slalom kayak. Damaged and repaired water tight. Very Light. Cut for 85Kg. £350. Call Roy Garriock 07812598571 (1/5)

Adam and Greg have a LARGE NELO C2 for sale. It is orange in colour, good condition. It is too big for their needs and would suit two larger paddlers in the lower divisions or would make a good club boat. For sale for £750ono. E mail carolemcg@live.co.uk for more info and pictures. (1/5)


NOMAD SCIMITAR 85 - (red & white) - cut for 85kg. In used condition with repairs. Race/training spec. £450 ono. Based in South Wales. Email jdconey@hotmail.co.uk (29/4)


DOUBLE DUTCH SCIMITAR 85 - (black with red glitter) cut for 85kg. In used condition with repairs. Top spec. £250 ono. Based in South Wales. Email jdconey@hotmail.co.uk (29/4)


C1 VAJDA SUPREMO 2 XL - In excellent condition, with the usual scratches, Racing Pro spec. Based in Sussex £950 ovno, Email ad_talkin@hotmail.com (25/4)


NOMAD ENERGIZER - Kevlar/carbon construction, usual gelcoat scratches on hull, no repairs or damage. £450 complete with Nomad boat bag. Location near Hexham, Northumberland. More photos available. Contact Steve Agar steveagar.home@gmail.com or tel 01434 345307 (22/4)

K1 SLALOM BOAT - P&H boat from the 1980s. Will fit most paddlers.
Free to a good home. Contact andrew@arkayaking.co.uk or 01952 504063 (22/4)

NOMAD SCIMITAR - Cut for 75kgs. Very little use, excellent condition and no damage. Carbon Kevlar construction. Light boat. Based in North Wales but will be going to the Prem races. £875.00 ono. Contact Jed Cooper 01352 740047 jedcooper@ymail.com (17/4)

NOMAD LOGIK - Cut for 55-65kgs. No tail breaks. Usual racing wear and tear. Carbon Kevlar construction. Tail seams need a tidy. Based in North Wales but will be at all the Prem races. £675.00 ono. Contact. Jed Cooper. 01352 740047. jedcooper@ymail.com (17/4)

NEOPRENE SPRAYDECKS - The Watershed (Canoe) Limited has a few neoprene spraydecks that fit slalom boats on clearance prices at £22. There are only a few left with different waist sizes. Follow link to http://www.the-watershed.co.uk/canoe/products-page/spraydecks/ (10/4)

NELO K1, cut for 55-65kg. In good condition water tight and solid, break on the back recently professionally repaired along with a full reseam. Very good, stable boat, based in Nottingham and available for trial. £750 ono. contact Rich Ramsdale (07793115094) rich_ramsdale@hotmail.co.uk (3/4)

DOUBLE DUTCH K1 - Small (50-60kg), No repairs. Seams on nose and tail recently re-taped. Water tight. £550 (open to offers). Please contact jenningsclan@uwclub.net (3/4)

RETRO RADICAL MOVES - weight range about 75kg - not too sure on spec as it's an old boat. Usual wear and tear, has been professionally repaired three times. Boat in perfect order with no leaks, ideal as a first boat. Located Warrington, North West. £200 (offers accepted). For more photos or any queries contact Luke Robinson on luke.james.robo@hotmail.co.uk (29/3)

NOMAD FORCE TYPE R - weight range of about 55kg - not too sure on spec as it isn’t a brand new boat. Usual wear and tear for a used boat e.g. scratches on the hull, perfect as a new or first boat. Located in Warrington, North West. £300 (offers accepted). For more photos or any queries contact Luke Robinson on 07794810279 or email luke.james.robo@hotmail.co.uk (28/3)


ZIG ZAG ASKA 3.62M K1 - Full carbon construction. Very good condition, no breaks, just the usual scratches on the hull. Very strong boat. Lead weight which could be removed. Manufacturer quotes 50kg to 75kg weight range. Boat stored at Shepperton. £599 (open to offers). Email nperryman@gmail.com or call 07730 954680. (20/3)


2 C1 G'POWER CHALLENGER L PADDLES
- 2 star stiffness, large blade, 140cm length paddles. Both in good condition (few scratches, slightly worn edges on blade). One has had limited use (few race runs only) -£160. The other has had more use (training) - £130. £270 for both. Contact Jacquelyn Shaw jacquelyn_shaw@tiscali.co.uk (18/3)

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