Looking for a distributor for U.S - Page 2

Jim · 09-18-2009, 01:29 AM

Well put, in Canada, the msrp is set at $3299 I believe, but they had them "on sale" for around $1600 I think it was, and I assume they aren't sold at a loss even then, so I don't know what a dealer cost would be... I am sure that isn't something they want to publicly disclose though.

BDIAgencies · 09-18-2009, 03:33 PM

TRW..

Are you a dealer? or someone who is curious about the whole Manufacturing/importer/dealer business. If you are a dealer, I already sent you the high level info of the program and if your really serious then we can talk via phone. Since you are not a dealer because of the fact that you want to know dealer costs on a public forum leaves me to believe that it would open up a can of worms that would damage the industry...

Please respect the dealers on here that would like to keep private of there cost on the product as it would greatly effect there margins if everybody went into there shops knowing what the dealer cost is and start lowballing....

We are looking for 4 distributors preferably but again we are looking at all options.

As far as Jim's response....we had a 3 day sale to move product so we wouldnt have to when we move into our new facility. As far as the $3299 retail to start, we admit it was a tad high but we were basing it on Konkers 200M motard being at 2999.00. Our revised retail is $2499.00 with a 1 yr Parts and labour warranty and you can get an extended warranty for the second year for $190.00. You have to remeber that we buy in US funds so you need to factor in that as well...

As far as warranty, we have a company who will do our warranty for us and they are very very good in responding to any issues we have had.

If dealers are interested we can talk via phone to discuss the opportunity.

Thanks,

Saga Canada

Jim · 09-18-2009, 09:55 PM

Sorry if my posts sound negative, just trying to be upfront with my OPINION. Your new price sounds really good, when comparing to what the Lifan's were MSRP, very comparable, a little better then what I had found at the dealers.

Where is your guys new location, Holeshot's old store? Last time I went by your sign was still up on Mufford, have you completely moved or do you have both locations?

BDIAgencies · 09-19-2009, 07:59 AM

Jim,

It's not negative, it was inquiring about the sale and opinions are always welcomed!!..

Our new location is
#210-20579 Langley By-Pass
Langley,BC

I may be wrong...but I think we have a demo for people to test ride. If I am wrong I do appologize. Stop by and let me know what you think!

There doesn't seem to be too many importers on here to discuss there products...I could be wrong about that as well. I would love to here from any other importers out there.

Jim · 09-20-2009, 12:22 AM

I appreciate the offer, but I'm not in the market to buy a bike, so I'd hate to put mile(s) on a bike someone else may be looking at buying. They do look like good bikes though, and I don't have doubts about your service and support either

I would be comfortable buying a bike from you guys (if I was in the market for one).

There isn't a whole lot of importers on here, there are a few dealers. We do have Shawn from American Lifan on here, but he rarely visits (only if a topic requires their attention such as a customer service issue). I haven't seen a whole lot of other importers on any of the Chinese bike forums.

phil · 09-20-2009, 05:17 PM

after some time for reflection i have a question, are you looking for a distributor? or a dealer? the reason i ask is shouldnt a distributor be responsible for gathering all the state paperwork. or maybe your just looking dealer to resale the product throughout the states, or possibly you searching for a employee to manage the resale here? I am just trying to get a the right idea on whats going on, as i am easily confused :?

BDIAgencies · 09-20-2009, 07:46 PM

Sorry Phil,

I didn't mean to confuse you..lol and to be honest...I'm confused too!

To make it simple(now that I have had time to think about it), we think it would be easier to have a distributor in each state to look after the dealers in that state. At first, we were looking for 4 distributors but since each state has there own distribution laws we think it would be easier on a state to state basis if at all possible.

BUT.........if there are dealers looking to or wanting to sell our products please let me know and we will do our best to get you up and running.

phil · 09-20-2009, 08:01 PM

im intrested but i would like to see all of what you sell and i would like to know details, prices, who the manufacturer is, i can forsee a few problems with state by state distributor, mainly infringment such as my case would be as i am 10 miles from ky and 40 from tn. but what do i know at any rate give me a call lets see if we can work something out, who knows maybe a major change would do me good. like i said it may be time for me to quit complaining and start doing something about it :wink:

BDIAgencies · 09-22-2009, 11:59 AM

Below is from a new dealer in Fort Mac. He has only had the product less than a month...

Saga Canada

"Love the locks. Send some please.

Also I had a crazy Day. Sold a total of 8 Bikes today. 6 of them are Sagaâ€™s and 3 Sagaâ€™s on Saturday. Now I have only scooters leftâ€¦â€¦â€¦

Helmets. Fill the boxes up with as many Helmets as you want. Especially also Scooter Helmets. I can sell them all eventually.

Man this was a crazy Day"

Sven

Weldangrind · 09-23-2009, 11:18 AM

Fort Mac isn't the real world. There are dozens of tar sands workers with cubic dollars and nothing to spend it on.

Too bad the rest of the country isn't in the same shape.

BDIAgencies · 09-23-2009, 11:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Weldangrind

Fort Mac isn't the real world. There are dozens of tar sands workers with cubic dollars and nothing to spend it on.

Too bad the rest of the country isn't in the same shape.

Ha!...Good point...

Jim · 09-28-2009, 12:47 AM

Saga, I sent you a private message.

Weldangrind · 09-28-2009, 01:09 AM

Semi-thread hijack:

I popped into 3-D in Abbotsford on Saturday, and they've become a Saga dealer. I'm looking forward to seeing the products close up.

Jim · 09-28-2009, 01:15 AM

Oh they have? The had none in yet I guess? I know they had Lifan in the past, and I heard from Konker in Langley that 3d was carrying their bikes, any sign of that? The KSM200 is pretty nice too.

Saga, do you guys have service manuals for your bikes? I know Loncin does, but other then that I haven't seen any around.

Weldangrind · 09-28-2009, 12:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jim

Oh they have? The had none in yet I guess? I know they had Lifan in the past, and I heard from Konker in Langley that 3d was carrying their bikes, any sign of that? The KSM200 is pretty nice too.

I didn't go through the showroom, I was in a bit of a rush. TurboT and I were planning a ride on Sunday, and my bike was still in pieces on Saturday. All I saw at 3-D was a pamphlet that introduced Saga as a new product line to them. Darwin said that they have until December 2010 to sell off the remaining Hondas. After that, Honda will take back any remaining stock. Also didn't see any Konkers, but again, I wasn't looking.

09-18-2009, 01:29 AM	#16
Jim Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Abbotsford, BC, Canada Posts: 4,880	Well put, in Canada, the msrp is set at $3299 I believe, but they had them "on sale" for around $1600 I think it was, and I assume they aren't sold at a loss even then, so I don't know what a dealer cost would be... I am sure that isn't something they want to publicly disclose though. __________________ "Be excellent to each other" "We are all human. Let's start to prove it!"
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09-18-2009, 09:55 PM	#18
Jim Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Abbotsford, BC, Canada Posts: 4,880	Sorry if my posts sound negative, just trying to be upfront with my OPINION. Your new price sounds really good, when comparing to what the Lifan's were MSRP, very comparable, a little better then what I had found at the dealers. Where is your guys new location, Holeshot's old store? Last time I went by your sign was still up on Mufford, have you completely moved or do you have both locations? __________________ "Be excellent to each other" "We are all human. Let's start to prove it!"
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09-20-2009, 12:22 AM	#20
Jim Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Abbotsford, BC, Canada Posts: 4,880	I appreciate the offer, but I'm not in the market to buy a bike, so I'd hate to put mile(s) on a bike someone else may be looking at buying. They do look like good bikes though, and I don't have doubts about your service and support either I would be comfortable buying a bike from you guys (if I was in the market for one). There isn't a whole lot of importers on here, there are a few dealers. We do have Shawn from American Lifan on here, but he rarely visits (only if a topic requires their attention such as a customer service issue). I haven't seen a whole lot of other importers on any of the Chinese bike forums. __________________ "Be excellent to each other" "We are all human. Let's start to prove it!"
	0

09-20-2009, 08:01 PM	#23
phil Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: wise va Posts: 636	im intrested but i would like to see all of what you sell and i would like to know details, prices, who the manufacturer is, i can forsee a few problems with state by state distributor, mainly infringment such as my case would be as i am 10 miles from ky and 40 from tn. but what do i know at any rate give me a call lets see if we can work something out, who knows maybe a major change would do me good. like i said it may be time for me to quit complaining and start doing something about it :wink: __________________ halls auto l coolster, modcycles, yanmar & zongshen, dealer fired roketa,lifan and jet moto and apollo quit me who's next
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09-23-2009, 11:18 AM	#25
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	Fort Mac isn't the real world. There are dozens of tar sands workers with cubic dollars and nothing to spend it on. Too bad the rest of the country isn't in the same shape. __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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09-18-2009, 03:33 PM	#17
BDIAgencies Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Moncton N.B Posts: 148	TRW.. Are you a dealer? or someone who is curious about the whole Manufacturing/importer/dealer business. If you are a dealer, I already sent you the high level info of the program and if your really serious then we can talk via phone. Since you are not a dealer because of the fact that you want to know dealer costs on a public forum leaves me to believe that it would open up a can of worms that would damage the industry... Please respect the dealers on here that would like to keep private of there cost on the product as it would greatly effect there margins if everybody went into there shops knowing what the dealer cost is and start lowballing.... We are looking for 4 distributors preferably but again we are looking at all options. As far as Jim's response....we had a 3 day sale to move product so we wouldnt have to when we move into our new facility. As far as the $3299 retail to start, we admit it was a tad high but we were basing it on Konkers 200M motard being at 2999.00. Our revised retail is $2499.00 with a 1 yr Parts and labour warranty and you can get an extended warranty for the second year for $190.00. You have to remeber that we buy in US funds so you need to factor in that as well... As far as warranty, we have a company who will do our warranty for us and they are very very good in responding to any issues we have had. If dealers are interested we can talk via phone to discuss the opportunity. Thanks, Saga Canada
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09-19-2009, 07:59 AM	#19
BDIAgencies Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Moncton N.B Posts: 148	Jim, It's not negative, it was inquiring about the sale and opinions are always welcomed!!.. Our new location is #210-20579 Langley By-Pass Langley,BC I may be wrong...but I think we have a demo for people to test ride. If I am wrong I do appologize. Stop by and let me know what you think! There doesn't seem to be too many importers on here to discuss there products...I could be wrong about that as well. I would love to here from any other importers out there.
	0

09-20-2009, 05:17 PM	#21
phil Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: wise va Posts: 636	after some time for reflection i have a question, are you looking for a distributor? or a dealer? the reason i ask is shouldnt a distributor be responsible for gathering all the state paperwork. or maybe your just looking dealer to resale the product throughout the states, or possibly you searching for a employee to manage the resale here? I am just trying to get a the right idea on whats going on, as i am easily confused :? __________________ halls auto l coolster, modcycles, yanmar & zongshen, dealer fired roketa,lifan and jet moto and apollo quit me who's next
	0

09-20-2009, 07:46 PM	#22
BDIAgencies Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Moncton N.B Posts: 148	Sorry Phil, I didn't mean to confuse you..lol and to be honest...I'm confused too! To make it simple(now that I have had time to think about it), we think it would be easier to have a distributor in each state to look after the dealers in that state. At first, we were looking for 4 distributors but since each state has there own distribution laws we think it would be easier on a state to state basis if at all possible. BUT.........if there are dealers looking to or wanting to sell our products please let me know and we will do our best to get you up and running.
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09-22-2009, 11:59 AM	#24
BDIAgencies Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Moncton N.B Posts: 148	Below is from a new dealer in Fort Mac. He has only had the product less than a month... Saga Canada "Love the locks. Send some please. Also I had a crazy Day. Sold a total of 8 Bikes today. 6 of them are Sagaâ€™s and 3 Sagaâ€™s on Saturday. Now I have only scooters leftâ€¦â€¦â€¦ Helmets. Fill the boxes up with as many Helmets as you want. Especially also Scooter Helmets. I can sell them all eventually. Man this was a crazy Day" Sven
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09-28-2009, 12:47 AM	#27
Jim Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Abbotsford, BC, Canada Posts: 4,880	Saga, I sent you a private message. __________________ "Be excellent to each other" "We are all human. Let's start to prove it!"
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09-28-2009, 01:09 AM	#28
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	Semi-thread hijack: I popped into 3-D in Abbotsford on Saturday, and they've become a Saga dealer. I'm looking forward to seeing the products close up. __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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09-28-2009, 01:15 AM	#29
Jim Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Abbotsford, BC, Canada Posts: 4,880	Oh they have? The had none in yet I guess? I know they had Lifan in the past, and I heard from Konker in Langley that 3d was carrying their bikes, any sign of that? The KSM200 is pretty nice too. Saga, do you guys have service manuals for your bikes? I know Loncin does, but other then that I haven't seen any around. __________________ "Be excellent to each other" "We are all human. Let's start to prove it!"
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