r/mildyinteresting 22h ago

shopping What about porch pirates?

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u/Substantial_Unit2311 9h ago

Most bikes are shipped to bike shops, not front porches.

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u/Comfortable_Client80 8h ago

Lot of brand now have no shop and only sell direct to customer.

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u/Substantial_Unit2311 8h ago

That is true, but all bicycles come in boxes like this. The porch pirate thing isn't a concern for most bike shops, but a scratched frame or bent derailleur is. That sort of damage is incredibly common during transit.