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Alibaba , has anyone used it to buy ?
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<blockquote data-quote="Dry Rot" data-source="post: 8135376" data-attributes="member: 4505"><p>I was changing the oil on my Honda ATV when I was rushed to hospital on an unrelated matter. Came home a few days later and went back to work. The quad was playing up....</p><p></p><p>The reason was I'd forgotten to refill with oil, badly scored the pot which was beyond repair. Saw a new one as a kit advertised on Ebay for £150 including delivery, but from China, as against about £500 in the UK. I asked advice on here and several recommended to go for it. The kit arrived with value declared as £20 so no import duty! Fitted it myself and the quad has been running perfectly ever since.</p><p></p><p>I am now a regular purchaser from Alibaba and have had no problems. Rather the reverse. A carburetor bought for a fraction of the UK price wasn't an exact match. I complained, The Chinese returned my money but did not want the carb back. What is more, I've discovered Honda USA get many of their parts made in China, including the pistons and cylinders! The fact that there may be a minimum order stated or perhaps other terms is hardly a deception. Alibaba is a ste fo selling wholesale, don't expect retail terms -- or prices. And you should always read the small print anyway, that's just good business sense. If the listing states a minimum quantity, it's always worth asking the price of one. They may quote rather than lose the deal, they are that keen. The Chinese are very eager to get your business, unlike some western companies I have dealt with. I even have a Chinese vet in Taiwan but he is more of a personal friend!<img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite20" alt=":ROFLMAO:" title="ROFL :ROFLMAO:" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":ROFLMAO:" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Dry Rot, post: 8135376, member: 4505"] I was changing the oil on my Honda ATV when I was rushed to hospital on an unrelated matter. Came home a few days later and went back to work. The quad was playing up.... The reason was I'd forgotten to refill with oil, badly scored the pot which was beyond repair. Saw a new one as a kit advertised on Ebay for £150 including delivery, but from China, as against about £500 in the UK. I asked advice on here and several recommended to go for it. The kit arrived with value declared as £20 so no import duty! Fitted it myself and the quad has been running perfectly ever since. I am now a regular purchaser from Alibaba and have had no problems. Rather the reverse. A carburetor bought for a fraction of the UK price wasn't an exact match. I complained, The Chinese returned my money but did not want the carb back. What is more, I've discovered Honda USA get many of their parts made in China, including the pistons and cylinders! The fact that there may be a minimum order stated or perhaps other terms is hardly a deception. Alibaba is a ste fo selling wholesale, don't expect retail terms -- or prices. And you should always read the small print anyway, that's just good business sense. If the listing states a minimum quantity, it's always worth asking the price of one. They may quote rather than lose the deal, they are that keen. The Chinese are very eager to get your business, unlike some western companies I have dealt with. I even have a Chinese vet in Taiwan but he is more of a personal friend!:ROFLMAO: [/QUOTE]
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