Stolen is my bet too. Asking him to meet at the bike shop is a good way to go. If it's stolen, he is likely to back out, and if it is indeed a way better bike than mine, the lbs guys could tell him not to be so foolish. I just really want my bike to go to a good home, and if I get a "new" rain bike out of the deal, that would just be great.

Btw, there was no contact info given.