Price (seemingly low, but in fact sky-high)
Online shoppers believe that the virtual store has almost no cost, which saves the treadmill owner the cost of venue rental, decoration, utilities, management fees, labor costs and so on. , making the price of fitness equipment products such as treadmills sold online much cheaper than those sold in physical stores.
Actual situation: Regular treadmill manufacturers have repeatedly prohibited their dealers from selling treadmills online. Most of the treadmills sold online are third-and fourth-grade dealers or even individuals who buy them and then sell them. Where did the low price come from after several dealers raised the price? The low price of the network makes these treadmill sellers rack their brains and can only cheat on treadmill products.
Its common means are: trade in the old for the new-recycling the second-hand treadmill, refurbishing the appearance of the treadmill after secondary processing, repackaging and selling it again. Remind you not to believe your eyes, and don't underestimate the ability of online sellers. Refurbished treadmills are not ordinary users, and even regular treadmills take some time to identify. Their cheating level should not be underestimated.
Shoddy-they buy genuine treadmills at a high price, and then manually reduce the configuration. It is often seen that replacing the genuine plastic core motor with low cost and poor quality can ensure the normal operation of 3000 hours and pass the EU EN957 standard motor. In this way, its cost will be greatly reduced!
Disassemble parts-Some devices of the treadmill are designed for safety, such as the power filter (to stabilize the current entering the treadmill). After the treadmill is removed, it will run as usual, but its service life will be greatly reduced. The removed parts are only for gas supply maintenance or the renovation of the next machine. There are quite a few such dispensable components on the treadmill, and they will also have the means to reduce costs at your fingertips!
High-quality articles (similar in appearance but not in spirit)
It should not be ignored that, like other online shopping products, online shopping treadmill and other fitness equipment products are prone to a series of problems, such as excessive color difference between photos and real objects, inconsistent materials with online descriptions, inconsistent styles and pictures, and damage during transportation. Because you can't see with your eyes, touch with your hands, listen with your ears and so on. Like shopping malls, it is difficult to determine the color, material, environmental performance, abnormal noise, running area, floor space and folding ability of treadmills. In addition, the appearance and performance parameters of the treadmill can not be learned from the seller! In addition, the treadmill is very professional, and I don't know if I have been cheated! How to protect your legitimate rights and interests through formal means!
Example witness; After receiving the warranty call from Ms. Zhang, who lives in Ruide Garden in Nankai District, our company sent engineers to check the fault and found that the treadmill motor was not the original configuration, and the cost was only one third of it. Moreover, the treadmill has no quality certification, and the after-sales warranty belongs to the three-no products. According to her introduction, she bought the product on a well-known online sales platform. Because the treadmill is not genuine, the staff cannot start it. Ms Zhang Can can only swallow bitter water. The seller of her treadmill has withdrawn from the store and can't be contacted.
After-sales articles (promises and lies)
Online shoppers believe that; Treadmill manufacturers with big brands and large output are all guaranteed by the whole country, and the maintenance is simple and convenient. Internet vendors are real-name authentication and supported by online platforms. Ensure that you can sit back and relax after sale!
Actual situation; 1 Treadmill fitness equipment industry is a special industry, and these products need follow-up after-sales service. All manufacturers are not all-inclusive and will not spend huge sums of money to set up offices. Its products must be provided by the general agent of local regular dealers, and the maintenance parts are only provided by authorized first-class dealers. It will never be provided to lower-level dealers and individuals!
New products such as treadmills are different from conventional household appliances such as televisions, and there are many maintenance professionals. There are few professional maintenance technical engineers for treadmills. Moreover, you must pass the factory training certification before you are qualified for after-sales maintenance. Otherwise, the manufacturer will not be responsible for any consequences of unprofessional maintenance.
The network platform can only protect your rights and interests for seven days or even less after the product is sold. Once confirmed, the network platform will not be able to query the quality and after-sales of products! Moreover, the online sales platform will not participate in any disputes after the sale of goods! Because they are not industrial and commercial departments, not industry professionals!
Internet merchants can quit at any time. Without cost input and commercial norms, they will stay and stay freely, and then only buyers will fall into the dilemma of no complaint and no results!
Actual case: After Mr. Sun bought a treadmill online in Li Jiayuan Community, Hexi District, the goods were delivered to the logistics station, and he had to pick them up himself. He paid for the car downstairs and hired someone to go upstairs. . . . After many twists and turns, the goods finally arrived home, but the damaged packaging made the treadmill unrecognizable. Looking for the seller's theory, the reason given by the seller is that there is a problem with the goods going upstairs and they are not responsible. When unpacking and installing the treadmill, the problem appeared again, and there were no installation instructions and instructions for use. After the installation is completed, the treadmill cannot be started after being powered on. Call the seller for help. The seller blames the broken treadmill for the transportation upstairs! Mr. Sun had nothing to say, so he turned to the local dealer for help. The local dealer can only answer: Sorry, we have no right to ask!
In short, online shopping for treadmills is like buying flowers in the fog. Blind pursuit of low prices leads to quality insecurity, which leads to more maintenance needs, more maintenance needs, and no guarantee after sales, which leads to such a vicious circle of high-priced maintenance. In the end, it costs a lot and is miserable every day!