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momentone
03-31-2003, 05:13 PM
Just wanted to let the old timers know that I finally succumbed to the pressure of wanting to buy an HT and finally did. It arrives this week.

As I said (much to the consternation and derision of many on this board) on another post, I objected to the requirement for training. It was mostly a time/cost factor, but there was also the assumption that training would be dumbed down. I know from the many posts that this came across as arrogant -- and for that I apologize -- I suppose I was just plain wrong about that. I just think that for Segway to become widely accepted it needs to be available to the public in public forums, not just online -- malls, dealerships, whatever. And delivery needs to be quick.

Anyways, I bought mine through a non-traditional channel saving both time and money. I don't want to say from where, lest they get in trouble, but I will say it was not Amazon or Ebay and I was able to secure immediate delivery. But I will say that anyone who pays above retail on Ebay is not well informed. There are several other options.

I look forward to learning more about the Segway as I use it. And thanks to everyone on this board for the informed discussion, critique and ideas -- Especially FTropia.





adios



pt
03-31-2003, 05:17 PM
wow-

congrats!

if you bought it from someone besides amazon / segway isn't the warranty non-transferable?

cheers,
pt

http://www.bookofseg.com
cstull
03-31-2003, 05:26 PM
True, it is not transferrable, but the registered owner can be the "straw man" for warranty repairs. This appears to be the way most after-market sales are being consumated.

Craig
momentone
03-31-2003, 05:38 PM
Actually, there are, right on these boards, three resellers who have been brought to our attention. I called both private owners (businesses) which have bought several for themselves, and I called the resellers I found on this chat board and through Google. I was surprised to find that delivery is quick, the price is right, and the warranty is intact (they are, after all, resellers). I really suggest that anyone thinking about purchasing a Segway consider doing it this way if the mystery wait via Amazon does not appeal.

I will also admit to calling Segway to see if they would sell to my business. I believe that they would have (even though my biz does not really need a Segway in any way), though ultimately I did not want to be dishonest in any way. So going through the reseller was the way to go.



adios
pt
03-31-2003, 05:41 PM
momentone-

that makes sense (and great info).

cheers,
pt

http://www.bookofseg.com
drucilla
03-31-2003, 06:11 PM
It was obvious you wanted one and I'm glad you were able to get it. It has been a wonderful experience for me so far..remember..black key and go slow..

What can I do, as just one person, to make the world a better place?..I can segway...
BruceWright
03-31-2003, 06:13 PM
Congratulations! Time to update your profile to add "Segway HT Owner"!

-Bruce Wright

Segway: Vehicle of Dream
RAG1247
03-31-2003, 06:28 PM
momentone

welcome to club

Richard
Ft. Lauderdale

If you can't change the people around you, change the people around you
Detrbear
03-31-2003, 07:10 PM
Did the reseller not require training? I'm confused.

Bill
momentone
03-31-2003, 07:55 PM
Like I said, I don't want to get anyone in trouble, but I ordered on March 30 and will be receiving by the end of this week. I signed my life away, as I am sure all Segway purchasers have, but beyond that I have only agreed to watch the video. They did give me a sort of oral quiz over the phone, but that was pretty basic. Since I have ridden twice, I was able to answer those intelligently. That was it.

I am curious to know when the folks who receive their Seg in early April actually ordered it from Amazon. And similarly, when is Amazon shipping if I ordered from their today. Any ideas?



adios
Private Pile
03-31-2003, 08:49 PM
Black key? Once you go red, you never go back!
tombarnes
04-01-2003, 12:21 AM
I ordered through Amazon on the 15th of January.

Tom
momentone
04-01-2003, 12:24 AM
Tom,

And you still don't have it? Have you been contacted for training?



adios
mzokc
04-01-2003, 01:31 AM
One thing you will miss is the emergency stop demo if you don't attend Segway training. A partial simulation is to tilt the platform in "follow me" mode and place one foot gently on the platform (while keeping your weight and balance with the foot on the ground - do NOT shift weight onto the platform!) The HT will stick shake, flash red and beep slightly. The 10 second "get off now" warning features a louder beep.

Mark
lipinsky
04-01-2003, 02:30 PM
quote:Originally posted by momentone

Like I said, I don't want to get anyone in trouble


Not exactly sure how someone could get in trouble. One purchases the a Segway not licenses it. As such you are free to use and dispose of it as you like.

Also, I ordered mine on November 19, 2002 and should get it in the next "8-10 days."