I once saw a story about someone who saw her bike on sale even before it was stolen. The thieves announce the bikes they see regularly in the same place in the street and only steal them if they have a potential buyer.

That way they only take the risk when they need to, they don't need any storage area, and if they are caught it is only for 1 bike, not tens or hundreds.

I can't believe we're dropshipping stolen goods now.

I have to say, I'm quite impressed with the intelligence of those particular bastards. I don't approve, but I have to admit that's so smart.