I'm not sure this really classifies as a score since it's so new, but it sure made me happy. I was passing a local pawn shop here in South Dakota last week, and since it's finally warming up, they had bikes outside. Among all the Walgeese and Huffys I spotted this little gem:

Now I was more of a racer in my day and have only recently began to appreciate freestyle because of this website and Joe Kid on a Stingray, so initially I didn't have too much interest. The thing I kept thinking about was that the bike is autorgraphed by Bob Haro himself...he was a GOD even before I got out of BMX the first time in the very early 80's. The other thing was that there were only 250 made...ever! I finally found time to get back to the pawn shop yesterday and thankfully it was still there. Asking price: $129.00. The owner knocked off 30% percent and I was out the door for just over $90 bucks. The bike is complete, rides like a dream and looks great in spots

but appears to have been ridden pretty hard by it's previous owner


Here is the best part, number 205 of 250

It looks like Bob's signature was used as a landing strip for decades, but at least it's there

It would be an understatement to say I am jacked! I'm thinking the bike is too far gone to ever be a showpiece, and like my old school survivors, will remain original with all it's beauty marks and be used for slow cruises through the neighborhood, but nothing too harsh and NO RAIN. Bob Haro's autograph means the most to me, so if anyone has any good ideas about how to best save what's left of it, I'd be glad to hear them.

That is indeed a "SCORE".
Very nice find!

You might want to check with the local PD and see if that thing is stolen. Seriously.

Given the original sales price and how much they still go for, good chance that was stolen. I can't imagine the wear on that one bringing the price down that much.

Larry,
I hear you loud and clear, and the call has already been made(yesterday). I thought the same thing you did. I work in TV, and have a couple friends at the PD in the detective division. I'm waiting for them to get back to me to make sure it's legit.

sweet score...I think it's actually a 06, not a 04. Those bikes fetch some BIG $, and I cant imagine anyone riding one to hard as they are mostly a collector bike...it may well be hot !!

Wow, that IS a score.

ill pay u 2 times as much as you paid PLUS shipping

holy crap!!!

im pretty shocked someone bought that to beat on it.

kool score I would cut a piece of clear tape to put over the signature that might help in preventing any further damage.

But, the clear tape will likely turn yellow with age and be very difficult to remove without lifting the or doing more damage to the ink.

Killer score.

id get one of those plastic sleeves for sports cards and tape that over the signature.

Clear nail polish

I just got a call back from the Police Department and the bike is not stolen.
mnewxvc-Thanks for the offer, but I'm going to keep it.
I appreciate the ideas about saving the autograph. You can see how the edges of the sticker are curling, so I think something needs to be done soon. I thought about clear tape as well, but figured it would yellow with time. The plastic sleeve is interesting and would be replaceable if needed. I like the clear polish idea as well, but I don't know if that would discolor over time as well.

thats an awesome score then, lucky you! $90 bucks, amazing.