Anyone heard of this website?

Tritium · 07-15-2013, 09:24 PM

I was googling Segway and this popped up: http://www.bukewotldstore.com/
(Note the extremely similar spelling of "Bike World")

Apparently it has used i2s and x2s for $2,000 and new ones for just around $1,000 more...
It looks like a legitimate business but it worries me a bit since the prices are so dead cheap.

Also, it says this on their FAQ which is scary:

" "Q. What is an Import Segway?"
A. An Import Segway is one that has not been made for the U.S. market. As many bicycles are launched internationally, we work closely with distributors across the globe to secure the latest bike that are not available within the United States. Since these bike have been sourced from international distributors, Import bike do not carry a U.S. warranty."

I didn't know a Segway is now a bicycle...

Any thoughts?

Bob.Kerns · 07-15-2013, 09:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tritium

I was googling Segway and this popped up: http://www.bukewotldstore.com/
(Note the extremely similar spelling of "Bike World")

Apparently it has used i2s and x2s for $2,000 and new ones for just around $1,000 more...
It looks like a legitimate business but it worries me a bit since the prices are so dead cheap.

Also, it says this on their FAQ which is scary:

" "Q. What is an Import Segway?"
A. An Import Segway is one that has not been made for the U.S. market. As many bicycles are launched internationally, we work closely with distributors across the globe to secure the latest bike that are not available within the United States. Since these bike have been sourced from international distributors, Import bike do not carry a U.S. warranty."

I didn't know a Segway is now a bicycle...

Any thoughts?

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Rolacoy · 07-16-2013, 01:13 PM

RUN Run fast

The website was forbidden for me also.

Tritium · 07-16-2013, 01:39 PM

http://www.bukewotldstore.com/shoppingcart/

Tritium · 07-16-2013, 01:47 PM

This place appears to be the same place... Literally: http://www.segwayplace.com/

CovRob · 07-16-2013, 02:09 PM

I think their prices are ridiculously cheap, so sound alarm bells. The fact that they "offer" the XT as new or used versions also is a warning, since this model was discontinued in 2006 IIRC

07-15-2013, 09:24 PM	#1
Tritium Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Tucson Posts: 792	Anyone heard of this website? I was googling Segway and this popped up: http://www.bukewotldstore.com/ (Note the extremely similar spelling of "Bike World") Apparently it has used i2s and x2s for $2,000 and new ones for just around $1,000 more... It looks like a legitimate business but it worries me a bit since the prices are so dead cheap. Also, it says this on their FAQ which is scary: " "Q. What is an Import Segway?" A. An Import Segway is one that has not been made for the U.S. market. As many bicycles are launched internationally, we work closely with distributors across the globe to secure the latest bike that are not available within the United States. Since these bike have been sourced from international distributors, Import bike do not carry a U.S. warranty." I didn't know a Segway is now a bicycle... Any thoughts?

07-16-2013, 02:09 PM	#6
CovRob Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Lake District, England Posts: 549	I think their prices are ridiculously cheap, so sound alarm bells. The fact that they "offer" the XT as new or used versions also is a warning, since this model was discontinued in 2006 IIRC __________________ Rob

07-16-2013, 01:13 PM	#3
Rolacoy Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: East Texas Posts: 602	RUN Run fast The website was forbidden for me also.

07-16-2013, 01:39 PM	#4
Tritium Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Tucson Posts: 792	http://www.bukewotldstore.com/shoppingcart/

07-16-2013, 01:47 PM	#5
Tritium Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Tucson Posts: 792	This place appears to be the same place... Literally: http://www.segwayplace.com/

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