Ebayer claims to be American Lifan Authorized?

ACD · 02-24-2007, 02:01 PM

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/BRAND...mZ260090353257

This Ebayer claims to be the only online authorized AL dealer.... Is this guy for real or should one of you AL dealers report him??

Aaron

RPM · 02-24-2007, 02:20 PM

Good job, Aaron!

You are right, this needed to be taken care of and I just sent it to the office of my rep at American Lifan. No such animal according to A.L.'s program!
My guess ... he won't be able to list them as A.L. products any longer.

Thanks for the info!

ACD · 02-24-2007, 03:51 PM

Do I get a free bike as a reward?

Thought it was fishy based on what little I know 8O

Aaron

culcune · 02-24-2007, 05:32 PM

After reading through his ebay advertisement, it sounds like he has been reading through the posts here! He seemed to be very proactive as far as claiming Am. Lifan up front, and telling us the difference between Am. Lifan and grey-market Lifan.

ACD · 02-24-2007, 05:41 PM

I was ready to think he was legit from the knowedge of the issue he had, but couldn't fathom AL granting one dealer that kind of advantage without alienating all the others. It would totally screw the Brick and Motar philosophy.

Aaron

culcune · 02-24-2007, 05:53 PM

ACD, getting a little off the subject, how is the donkey?

RPM · 02-24-2007, 07:44 PM

OK, guys. I just got some info on this guy on Ebay.

It seems that he is actually correct! He is the only authorized American Lifan dealer on Ebay. American Lifan has selected one dealer to do this but with hands tied a bit. He has to get suggested retail or above for the product he lists, thus the reserve auctions. If you notice, his other items are manuals and it looks as though they are at retail, nothing going at a great savings.

This was explained to me by A.L that this was an experiment to see if it would help to get the name out and educate the differences between the gray market bikes and a true American Lifan. You stated that he was stating the pros and cons very liberally and in bold wording, that's part of the agreement that was made in order for him to list these on the auction. He also carries his own inventory so there is no drop shipping on A.L Corp. end.

This was news to me, but I can understand the idea and marketing stategy associated with this venture. We will see how it comes out.

culcune · 02-24-2007, 09:12 PM

I hope he isn't taking business away from you or Bruce!

cycleway4 · 02-24-2007, 09:56 PM

glad RPM posted with the facts,....because I was just reading this post/thread, and One Stop is indeed an authorized dealer in Colorado, and has [has had] a very nice website dedicated to his AL franchise dealership.

ACD · 02-24-2007, 11:39 PM

Well that explains it then! I'm tired of scams so I'm glad something is actually legit here and that it will not compete with you AL dealers. Now as for the Donkey he's fine but a pain in the a$$ !!

Aaron

ambassador · 02-25-2007, 12:20 AM

ACD,
In an earlier post, Culcune said you had pics of your bike, flat black in a gallery here, I cant find them...
I'm going mad max with the all flat black and new decals..

I haven't seen your bike but would like to see it if you did this???

If not, could you please paint the Donkey flat black and post that for tomorrows 4pm shindig, I'll bring the wine...

ACD · 02-25-2007, 11:11 AM

It was all black but not flat black and I ordered mine in Black so all I did was desticker it. The Jetmoto's panels would have been easy to paint as they were already painted and not color molded.

My wife says I can't paint the Donkey :(

Aaron

ambassador · 02-25-2007, 11:25 AM

ACD, That's a nice looking bike, I really like the black, I don't think Lifan sells a black model GY-5 so I'm going to paint it myself... I was looking at that same bike on e-bay before I bought my GY, I think it said ALPINE on the sides of the tank..

ACD · 02-25-2007, 11:38 AM

It did and said GY200 on the side panels. If you knew what I sold it for 2 weeks ago you'd cry. It only had 50 miles on it. We are still having some financial trouble. Such is life. It will get better I hope. Good luck painting the Lifan it will look sweet in flat black. Mad Max Bikes Rule!

Aaron

rob6262 · 03-12-2007, 11:48 PM

I watched the bidding for the lifan 200gy it only went to $1124.50 plus $230 for shipping. American lifan bike for $1354 shppied.

02-24-2007, 02:01 PM	#1
ACD Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Rockland, Maine Posts: 297	Ebayer claims to be American Lifan Authorized? http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/BRAND...mZ260090353257 This Ebayer claims to be the only online authorized AL dealer.... Is this guy for real or should one of you AL dealers report him?? Aaron __________________ Aaron 2008 Fly-Scooters La Vie www.scootdawg.proboards59.com
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02-24-2007, 02:20 PM	#2
RPM Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Grenada, MS Posts: 259	Good job, Aaron! You are right, this needed to be taken care of and I just sent it to the office of my rep at American Lifan. No such animal according to A.L.'s program! My guess ... he won't be able to list them as A.L. products any longer. Thanks for the info! __________________ RPM - REV IT UP! (REDLINE is OPTIONAL) Feel the RUSH ... it gets better all the time!
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02-24-2007, 03:51 PM	#3
ACD Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Rockland, Maine Posts: 297	Do I get a free bike as a reward? Thought it was fishy based on what little I know 8O Aaron __________________ Aaron 2008 Fly-Scooters La Vie www.scootdawg.proboards59.com
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02-24-2007, 05:32 PM	#4
culcune Join Date: May 2006 Location: Yuma, Arizona Posts: 9,035	After reading through his ebay advertisement, it sounds like he has been reading through the posts here! He seemed to be very proactive as far as claiming Am. Lifan up front, and telling us the difference between Am. Lifan and grey-market Lifan. __________________ "They say that life's a carousel, spinning fast you got to ride it well..." TGB Delivery Scooter 150 TMEC 200 Enduro--carcass is sadly rotting in the backyard
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02-24-2007, 05:41 PM	#5
ACD Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Rockland, Maine Posts: 297	I was ready to think he was legit from the knowedge of the issue he had, but couldn't fathom AL granting one dealer that kind of advantage without alienating all the others. It would totally screw the Brick and Motar philosophy. Aaron __________________ Aaron 2008 Fly-Scooters La Vie www.scootdawg.proboards59.com
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02-24-2007, 05:53 PM	#6
culcune Join Date: May 2006 Location: Yuma, Arizona Posts: 9,035	ACD, getting a little off the subject, how is the donkey? __________________ "They say that life's a carousel, spinning fast you got to ride it well..." TGB Delivery Scooter 150 TMEC 200 Enduro--carcass is sadly rotting in the backyard
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02-24-2007, 07:44 PM	#7
RPM Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Grenada, MS Posts: 259	OK, guys. I just got some info on this guy on Ebay. It seems that he is actually correct! He is the only authorized American Lifan dealer on Ebay. American Lifan has selected one dealer to do this but with hands tied a bit. He has to get suggested retail or above for the product he lists, thus the reserve auctions. If you notice, his other items are manuals and it looks as though they are at retail, nothing going at a great savings. This was explained to me by A.L that this was an experiment to see if it would help to get the name out and educate the differences between the gray market bikes and a true American Lifan. You stated that he was stating the pros and cons very liberally and in bold wording, that's part of the agreement that was made in order for him to list these on the auction. He also carries his own inventory so there is no drop shipping on A.L Corp. end. This was news to me, but I can understand the idea and marketing stategy associated with this venture. We will see how it comes out. __________________ RPM - REV IT UP! (REDLINE is OPTIONAL) Feel the RUSH ... it gets better all the time!
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02-24-2007, 09:12 PM	#8
culcune Join Date: May 2006 Location: Yuma, Arizona Posts: 9,035	I hope he isn't taking business away from you or Bruce! __________________ "They say that life's a carousel, spinning fast you got to ride it well..." TGB Delivery Scooter 150 TMEC 200 Enduro--carcass is sadly rotting in the backyard
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02-24-2007, 09:56 PM	#9
cycleway4 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Virginia Posts: 269	glad RPM posted with the facts,....because I was just reading this post/thread, and One Stop is indeed an authorized dealer in Colorado, and has [has had] a very nice website dedicated to his AL franchise dealership. __________________ <div>Steve 2006 Roketa DB-07A/RSX-200E 2008 Roketa 250 Scooter 2019 Brozz 250
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02-24-2007, 11:39 PM	#10
ACD Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Rockland, Maine Posts: 297	Well that explains it then! I'm tired of scams so I'm glad something is actually legit here and that it will not compete with you AL dealers. Now as for the Donkey he's fine but a pain in the a$$ !! Aaron __________________ Aaron 2008 Fly-Scooters La Vie www.scootdawg.proboards59.com
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02-25-2007, 12:20 AM	#11
ambassador Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Bradenton, Florida Posts: 1,200	ACD, In an earlier post, Culcune said you had pics of your bike, flat black in a gallery here, I cant find them... I'm going mad max with the all flat black and new decals.. I haven't seen your bike but would like to see it if you did this??? If not, could you please paint the Donkey flat black and post that for tomorrows 4pm shindig, I'll bring the wine...
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02-25-2007, 11:11 AM	#12
ACD Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Rockland, Maine Posts: 297	It was all black but not flat black and I ordered mine in Black so all I did was desticker it. The Jetmoto's panels would have been easy to paint as they were already painted and not color molded. My wife says I can't paint the Donkey :( Aaron __________________ Aaron 2008 Fly-Scooters La Vie www.scootdawg.proboards59.com
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02-25-2007, 11:25 AM	#13
ambassador Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Bradenton, Florida Posts: 1,200	ACD, That's a nice looking bike, I really like the black, I don't think Lifan sells a black model GY-5 so I'm going to paint it myself... I was looking at that same bike on e-bay before I bought my GY, I think it said ALPINE on the sides of the tank..
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02-25-2007, 11:38 AM	#14
ACD Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Rockland, Maine Posts: 297	It did and said GY200 on the side panels. If you knew what I sold it for 2 weeks ago you'd cry. It only had 50 miles on it. We are still having some financial trouble. Such is life. It will get better I hope. Good luck painting the Lifan it will look sweet in flat black. Mad Max Bikes Rule! Aaron __________________ Aaron 2008 Fly-Scooters La Vie www.scootdawg.proboards59.com
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03-12-2007, 11:48 PM	#15
rob6262 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Spring Tx Posts: 6	Lifan on ebay I watched the bidding for the lifan 200gy it only went to $1124.50 plus $230 for shipping. American lifan bike for $1354 shppied.
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