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steve785
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hi can anyone please help me i was searching the web today an came across alibaba website so i looked up t/t bikes and wow i have managed to find a giant trinity advanced SL 0 for ..... 771 usd which equals 485 quid i have been in contact with the supplier and exchanged many emails he even sent real photos of the bike being built ok could be any photos and a big scam but curiosity is killing me!! he has sent me an invoice with his bank details and will only accept bank transfer anybody bought a bike and recieved it please let me know steve
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Sorry if it seems to good to be true it usually is.
Where is the suppiler USA?
Is the supplier listed in Google, Yellow Pages?
Do they have their own website?
Have you looked up the website on Whois?
Have you spoken to them on the listed telephone number? US mobiles have the same area code and number format as landlines.
Why won't they accept credit cards? I know the US can be funny about foreign cards - yes the US do think we are foreign - how odd.
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ITS A CON
Post a pic of the bike if/when you get it.
Good luck mate.
Good news/ Bad news:
Bad news
Almost every company on these sites (there's a few) are a scam, especially ones in certain regions of China & Indonesia. Many have very genuine looking websites, and will respond to emails etc. They will take your money and run.
Good news
There are a few reputable companies, search on Google for Chinese frames, there's a long forum thread on one of the cycling forums that talks about some reputable companies, but you would be building your own bike, it wouldn't be Scott/ Giant/ etc.
More Good News:
If you have been silly enough to part with your cash, Paypal will cover you - but only if it's paid via the company's website. You might not be covered if it's been a personal payment.
How do I know? I did it, but persuaded the company to do the sale via their website and Paypal. Never received a bike, but did get a full refund thanks to Paypal. I did a lot of emails to Paypal beforehand to ensure I was covered, and also investigated the company to provide Paypal with info.
Honestly $4000 for a P4 - for a frame yes but a complete bike?
As before search Alibab scam which also details how you will also get scammed even if using Paypal
Don't do it