It had to happen!

kirbo7106 · 07-11-2018, 10:08 AM

You can now purchase a Hawk from Walmart! Walmart isn’t actually carrying the Hawk in their stores. You can order it on their website, but it is sold and shipped by TX Powersports! Apparently, Manny struck a deal with the big box store! Walmart will take anything back. I wonder how that will work out?

Weldangrind · 07-11-2018, 11:04 AM

Interesting! That would certainly introduce some accountability.

imapdog · 07-11-2018, 11:53 AM

this is interesting.
wonder how much walmart charges them to sell each one.
find that out and offer txpwrsprt that much less buying direct.....
well, if you actually want to risk buying from them.
hit or miss. all good if a hit, but if get a dudd, then good luck getting tx to work with you.
i dont see wallyworld offering accountability other than feedback, they prob
have disclaimer giving all accountability to the third party sellers....

Megadan · 07-11-2018, 02:15 PM

I don't see it lasting very long. Enough complaints filed through WalMart.com and they will lose their listing, and I don't see that taking very long.

2LZ · 07-11-2018, 03:13 PM

Walmart also lists the replacement aftermarket front rotor for an RX3. It seems they're really giving it a go with competing with Amazon, et al.

https://www.walmart.com/ip/EBC-MD929...otor/637008119

culcune · 07-11-2018, 05:09 PM

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Originally Posted by kirbo7106

Walmart will take anything back. I wonder how that will work out?

I was dealing with a cheap cell phone at customer service a few months ago, and next to me, a guy was trying to bring back a circular saw that he claimed his son had sent him for Christmas. He told the customer service rep that his son sent it and he did not need it (but it had obviously been opened which was obvious by the packing tape resealing the box). The customer service rep explained that online deals are like Amazon and must be sent back to the vendor. The guy was getting madder and madder (or at least putting on a show), but once the manager came by to help the worker, they stuck to their guns, and told the guy he had to send it back to the vendor. I doubt they will take back Hawks at a store.

culcune · 07-11-2018, 05:12 PM

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Originally Posted by imapdog

i dont see wallyworld offering accountability other than feedback, they prob
have disclaimer giving all accountability to the third party sellers....

I just wrote about an experience I witnessed going on with a circular saw before reading your post. I am near positive Wal Mart will not take these back or deal with warranty issues.

BitcoinDood · 07-11-2018, 05:23 PM

I seen that too when I was researching these bikes before I decided on my TT250. I really considered ordering one through Walmart too, but was horrified about getting it registered in New York State. Thought the same thing about the return policy though, just didn't want to have to go through the hassel of returning a motorcycle if I couldn't get it registered.

cbrfxr67 · 07-11-2018, 05:31 PM

When I was down in Juarez Mexico a year back we stopped at Walmart and they had bikes for sale. At the time I was wondering how could I get one back to Texas haha

2LZ · 07-11-2018, 05:37 PM

All my online Walmart orders get returned online like Amazon. Print the label, drop it off.
Whatever I buy at my store, they'll take back, opened up with no receipt. Never had a problem. Bikes on the other hand........though I've not had any luck with any online vendor on post-sales support other than CSC.

culcune · 07-11-2018, 08:16 PM

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Originally Posted by cbrfxr67

When I was down in Juarez Mexico a year back we stopped at Walmart and they had bikes for sale. At the time I was wondering how could I get one back to Texas haha

They are competing with the retailer who sell Italika. I forget the name of the department store that sells Italika bikes, but that is my guess as to why Wal Mart has gotten into the retail cheap bike market in Mexico.

I have seen Italika bikes with Arizona plates in Yuma, AZ, so there must be a way to get them registered in the U.S.

rojo_grande · 07-11-2018, 10:02 PM

Must be area dependent. The Walmart in Mazatlan sells Italika. There's another store (Elektra ??) in Cabo San Lucas that sells Italika but the Walmart in Cabo doesn't.

wheelbender6 · 07-11-2018, 10:31 PM

Reminds me of when Sams Club was selling Vespas a few years ago.

07-11-2018, 10:08 AM	#1
kirbo7106 Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Holiday, Florida Posts: 672	It had to happen! You can now purchase a Hawk from Walmart! Walmart isn’t actually carrying the Hawk in their stores. You can order it on their website, but it is sold and shipped by TX Powersports! Apparently, Manny struck a deal with the big box store! Walmart will take anything back. I wonder how that will work out? __________________ Dan-O -2018 Tao Tao HellCat - DOA -2016 Hawk 250 - Kitty Hawk - eBay exhaust, Mikuni carb(120 main/30 Pilot), airbox mod with K&N filter, digital cluster, total LEDs, 17/45 sprockets, RK chain, Shinko 244 tires, trunk, aftermarket levers, burrito tube, skid plate, Sargent Cycle Seat... -2003 HD Sportster 100th Anniversary -1999 Buell X-1 Lightning - Race kit, Buell Seat
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Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	Interesting! That would certainly introduce some accountability. __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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Megadan Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Omaha, NE Posts: 7,982	I don't see it lasting very long. Enough complaints filed through WalMart.com and they will lose their listing, and I don't see that taking very long. __________________ Hawk Information and Resource guide: http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=20331 2018 Hawk 250 - Full Mod list here. http://www.chinariders.net/showpost....62&postcount=1 2024 Royal Enfield Shotgun 650 https://chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=34124
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2LZ Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Volcano, Ca Posts: 7,079	Walmart also lists the replacement aftermarket front rotor for an RX3. It seems they're really giving it a go with competing with Amazon, et al. https://www.walmart.com/ip/EBC-MD929...otor/637008119 __________________ "Light a fire for a man, and you heat him for a day. Light a man on fire, and you heat him for the rest of his life." 2007 Suzuki DRZ400S (SM convert) 2009 Q Link XP 200 1967 BSA B25 250cc Starfire 2022 Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 2023 Royal Enfield Scram 411 1948 Royal Enfield Model G 350
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BitcoinDood Join Date: May 2018 Location: Buffalo NY Posts: 86	I seen that too when I was researching these bikes before I decided on my TT250. I really considered ordering one through Walmart too, but was horrified about getting it registered in New York State. Thought the same thing about the return policy though, just didn't want to have to go through the hassel of returning a motorcycle if I couldn't get it registered. __________________ 2018 CSC TT 250 Suzuki DR 650 2003 Honda Shadow 750 (sold and I miss it)
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07-11-2018, 11:53 AM	#3
imapdog Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: nashville Posts: 574	this is interesting. wonder how much walmart charges them to sell each one. find that out and offer txpwrsprt that much less buying direct..... well, if you actually want to risk buying from them. hit or miss. all good if a hit, but if get a dudd, then good luck getting tx to work with you. i dont see wallyworld offering accountability other than feedback, they prob have disclaimer giving all accountability to the third party sellers....
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cbrfxr67 Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: HOuston Posts: 357	When I was down in Juarez Mexico a year back we stopped at Walmart and they had bikes for sale. At the time I was wondering how could I get one back to Texas haha __________________ BD125-15
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07-11-2018, 05:37 PM	#10
2LZ Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Volcano, Ca Posts: 7,079	All my online Walmart orders get returned online like Amazon. Print the label, drop it off. Whatever I buy at my store, they'll take back, opened up with no receipt. Never had a problem. Bikes on the other hand........though I've not had any luck with any online vendor on post-sales support other than CSC. __________________ "Light a fire for a man, and you heat him for a day. Light a man on fire, and you heat him for the rest of his life." 2007 Suzuki DRZ400S (SM convert) 2009 Q Link XP 200 1967 BSA B25 250cc Starfire 2022 Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 2023 Royal Enfield Scram 411 1948 Royal Enfield Model G 350
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rojo_grande Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Weston, CO & Sangre de Cristos Posts: 240	Must be area dependent. The Walmart in Mazatlan sells Italika. There's another store (Elektra ??) in Cabo San Lucas that sells Italika but the Walmart in Cabo doesn't. __________________ '15 RX3 (Rojo's) '15 RX3 (marzhere's) '16 TT250
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wheelbender6 Join Date: May 2015 Location: Houston area Posts: 1,902	Reminds me of when Sams Club was selling Vespas a few years ago. __________________ "Its not WHAT you ride; its THAT you ride"
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