Segway Dealer Closing Doors

Burke2 · 02-06-2016, 09:21 PM

Janice and I have been proud to be part of the Segway community, starting when we got our original i167’s through Amazon in 2003. What exciting times! We have fond memories of visiting the factory numerous times, meeting all the Segway employees, and even having dinner with Dean Kamen at his fabulous home. We attended almost all the U.S. Segfests and met so many wonderful people at those events and right here through Segway Chat. We became a dealer, Segway Orange County in Anaheim, California, in May of 2004. The following year, we opened our tour operation in Newport Beach, giving tours of the Balboa Peninsula. In the early years, we attended dealer meetings and loved meeting other dealers and everyone involved with developing and promoting such a unique product.

As any of you old-timers know, things have certainly changed. It’s been a struggle, while Segway corporate has become a revolving door of CEO’s and staff.

With heavy hearts, we know it’s time to close the doors and retire. We will miss many of the friends we have made and customers we will no longer be able to serve.

Because the doors aren’t closed quite YET, please see our post under “Stuff to Buy and Sell.” We hope to sell enough of our inventory to break even!

Sincerely,
Dick Burke
dick@segwayoc.com
Segway Orange County

Tritium · 02-06-2016, 09:23 PM

Dick, I'm sorry to see you go, it was definitely a trip to visit you for all of our Segway needs over the years.

I hope your further endeavours are in good health and I wish you the best.

Please take care!

-Erik

-HALO

SegwayUtah · 02-06-2016, 09:29 PM

Hey Dick,

Thanks for being such an awesome Segway promoter and community member all these years. It's sad to see you go. Best wishes for your retirement!

Chris

dave · 02-06-2016, 10:45 PM

I am sorry to hear about the closure of your business. Your group was one of the best Segway dealers, owners, and friends around. It was always a pleasure seeing you at one of the Segway Conventions or Meetups. I missed your Segway picnics and Segway parades and community events. I regret never having an opportunity to take one of your Segway tours through Newport Beach. I hope you guys stay open long enough, so I can come by and say hi one more time.

David

JohnG · 02-08-2016, 07:36 AM

Bummer to see you guys close up shop, but I completely understand. The world's a very different place than it was a decade ago. Enjoy your retirement!

KSagal · 02-10-2016, 07:21 PM

I agree, sorry to see you go. Good luck in future endeavors.

02-06-2016, 09:21 PM	#1
Burke2 Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Anaheim, CA Posts: 107	Segway Dealer Closing Doors Janice and I have been proud to be part of the Segway community, starting when we got our original i167’s through Amazon in 2003. What exciting times! We have fond memories of visiting the factory numerous times, meeting all the Segway employees, and even having dinner with Dean Kamen at his fabulous home. We attended almost all the U.S. Segfests and met so many wonderful people at those events and right here through Segway Chat. We became a dealer, Segway Orange County in Anaheim, California, in May of 2004. The following year, we opened our tour operation in Newport Beach, giving tours of the Balboa Peninsula. In the early years, we attended dealer meetings and loved meeting other dealers and everyone involved with developing and promoting such a unique product. As any of you old-timers know, things have certainly changed. It’s been a struggle, while Segway corporate has become a revolving door of CEO’s and staff. With heavy hearts, we know it’s time to close the doors and retire. We will miss many of the friends we have made and customers we will no longer be able to serve. Because the doors aren’t closed quite YET, please see our post under “Stuff to Buy and Sell.” We hope to sell enough of our inventory to break even! Sincerely, Dick Burke dick@segwayoc.com Segway Orange County

02-08-2016, 07:36 AM	#5
JohnG Uber Administrator Wise Segway Elder Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Greater Boston Posts: 6,996	Bummer to see you guys close up shop, but I completely understand. The world's a very different place than it was a decade ago. Enjoy your retirement! __________________ -- An original Segway employee, 2001-2005

02-10-2016, 07:21 PM	#6
KSagal Glides a lot, talks more... Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Pelham, NH, USA. Posts: 10,356	I agree, sorry to see you go. Good luck in future endeavors. __________________ Karl Ian Sagal To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. "Well done is better than well said." (Ben Franklin) Bene factum melior bene dictum Proud past President of SEG America and member of the First Premier Segway Enthusiasts Group and subsequent ones as well.

02-06-2016, 09:23 PM	#2
Tritium Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Tucson Posts: 792	Dick, I'm sorry to see you go, it was definitely a trip to visit you for all of our Segway needs over the years. I hope your further endeavours are in good health and I wish you the best. Please take care! -Erik -HALO

02-06-2016, 09:29 PM	#3
SegwayUtah Advanced Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: New York, NY Posts: 2,644	Hey Dick, Thanks for being such an awesome Segway promoter and community member all these years. It's sad to see you go. Best wishes for your retirement! Chris

02-06-2016, 10:45 PM	#4
dave Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: In a house, Los Angeles, CA Posts: 219	I am sorry to hear about the closure of your business. Your group was one of the best Segway dealers, owners, and friends around. It was always a pleasure seeing you at one of the Segway Conventions or Meetups. I missed your Segway picnics and Segway parades and community events. I regret never having an opportunity to take one of your Segway tours through Newport Beach. I hope you guys stay open long enough, so I can come by and say hi one more time. David

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