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[Refurbished/Used] Beam Solo e-Scooter $299.99 (+ Battery & Charger) Pick Up Only (Auckland, Wellington) @ Beam Solo

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[Refurbished/Used] Beam Solo e-Scooter $299.99 (+ Battery & Charger) Pick Up Only (Auckland, Wellington) @ Beam Solo
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Slogan on 14/09/2024 - 11:41 beamsolo.nz (1999 clicks)
Last edited 14/09/2024 - 13:01 by 1 other user

Description from their website:

"Lovingly refurbished and rigorously tested, you can own a Beam Solo for as little as $299.99!

Inclusions

  • Beam Solo e-scooter (pre-owned)
  • 551Wh Ninebot Segway battery
  • Ninebot Segway battery charger
  • 4 month warranty

Important Information

  • Pick up from your local warehouse
  • This is a used vehicle, as such battery performance may vary. Exact model may differ from photographs
  • Retail equivalent is a Ninebot G30

Pre-purchase Inspections

  • Inspections and test drives are available. Please contact us to make an appointment."

(h/t u/Southern_Owl1293 on NZ subreddit)
https://www.reddit.com/r/auckland/comments/1fg8oxx/300_beam_…

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  • mpc on 14/09/2024 - 11:58
    +4

    They might have an awful lot of these to clear after they were caught adding extra scooters, than licensed for, and have been kicked out of Wellington & Auckland https://www.stuff.co.nz/nz-news/350415419/wellington-joins-a….

  • Breeze on 14/09/2024 - 12:07
    +1

    is this foldable?

    • mpc on 14/09/2024 - 12:09
      +1

      No, specs have non-foldable stem

      • Breeze on 14/09/2024 - 12:12

        thanks. was confused as it says the retail equivalent is Segway Ninebot G30 which seems to have foldable stem.

        • mpc on 14/09/2024 - 12:22

          Yeah I noticed that too, equivalent but not the same. Beam are big enough that they'd have custom tweaks for their requirements and app, direct from Segway Ninebot. Foldability probably makes them easier to steal.

  • justaddwater on 14/09/2024 - 12:38

    Can you carry this on bus. Train as they are not foldable?

    • Dazza on 14/09/2024 - 12:50

      Foldable makes scooters FAR easier to move around and put away and the stem works as a handle. The G30 is good model. I wonder if you can drill contmnect to these Beam modified ones with the apps and have tracking enabled etc

    • Plug on 14/09/2024 - 14:09

      Train, yes, bus, officially no, but some drivers let you

  • coffeee on 14/09/2024 - 13:32

    Since you cant fold them. Can you fit them in a car?.

    • stevarja on 14/09/2024 - 14:10
      +3

      If your car's big enough, you can fit anything in it.

      • coffeee on 14/09/2024 - 17:26
        +3

        I dont have a Canyonero

    • 2cheap on 14/09/2024 - 14:24

      I used to put unfolded scooter behind front seats in car in an upright position. No problem. Preferred that to folding repeatedly.

      • coffeee on 14/09/2024 - 19:01

        If they have the measurements i would bother but it seems to inconvenient to use with public transport too.

  • Plug on 14/09/2024 - 14:10
    +11

    Price seems high for equipment that has been utterly thrashed

    • simch on 14/09/2024 - 14:20
      +1

      This. I would’ve expected this trash to be sold for sub-$100 let’s be honest.

      • Jaxson on 14/09/2024 - 15:01

        Especially where not retro fitted with a brand new battery.

      • Plug on 14/09/2024 - 15:16
        +1

        $120 at most. $300 is a level where you'd expect longevity

        • abuch47 on 14/09/2024 - 18:04

          I got a Segway d18 for $300 from Aldi in Aus. could barely climb a slight incline in a flat city so Id assume the power would need to be far higher in NZ.

          edit: also solid tyres in rain is sketch as

          • abuch47 on 14/09/2024 - 18:24

            @abuch47: further clarification: this has 350W which id say is the minimum you'd want for any hills. dual braking is going to be ok but id still be careful on wet or slippery surfaces like paths. Also at 19kg would be annoying, a 14kg foldable was awkward enough for a strong 6 footer and awkward for public transit.

    • mars92 on 14/09/2024 - 15:14
      +3

      Assuming they've done reasonable testing and refurbishment, around -$1200 off a similar model does seem that bad, plus theres a 4 month warranty and if you're using it frequently enough you'll find the issues.

      • Alan6984 on 14/09/2024 - 18:05
        +1

        Assuming they've done reasonable testing and refurbishment, around -$1200 off a similar model does seem that bad, plus theres a 4 month warranty and if you're using it frequently enough you'll find the issues.

        I would at least be sceptical, especially given their reported disdain for doing what they said they would do in terms of their contracts, but I could be wrong.

        Might be easier for them to sell them with a four month warranty, and just swap the ones that people test for them (for free) and find are a problem, than incurring the costs of testing all of them?

  • mr-deal on 14/09/2024 - 14:23

    Beam's reputation in NZ is tarnished.
    I won't be surprised if they drop the prices more heavily than this just to break-even, so IMO no point to buy now if you are interested.

  • Coolbro on 14/09/2024 - 14:48
    +3

    Make sure you double check on pickup which model you’re getting. In Auckland they had two different models on the street from memory, so assume they’re offloading both. Terms make it sound like it could be both models too

    • Retail equivalent is a Ninebot G30
    • Exact model may differ from photographs

    Would also be wary of battery life with these

    • Dazza on 14/09/2024 - 14:54
      +4

      What was the difference between the 2 models?

      • Jaxson on 14/09/2024 - 15:02

        Yeah kinda missing some key why and what to look for info here…

      • Coolbro on 14/09/2024 - 15:24

        Sorry - not sure of the model numbers

        visually, newer version had an inbuilt phone holder, and more study feeling break handles, like the image on the left below
        https://images.app.goo.gl/TLVGKqYw8UbmY2wt7

        The older version either no phone support, or one they’d screwed onto the handle bar. They later attached seats to this model.

        • mdsl32 on 17/09/2024 - 18:45

          They are the Segway Ninebot Max Pro
          They have a battery hatch and fatter stem. Tyres are solid rubber so no punctures

  • Garry on 14/09/2024 - 15:22

    They are selling old model and not foldable one.

    Maybe they are selling due to below news
    https://www.stuff.co.nz/nz-news/350415419/wellington-joins-a…

  • jamesdeal on 14/09/2024 - 16:05
    +2

    if these where $99 it would be an instant buy for me

  • Senior Mouse on 14/09/2024 - 17:40
    +4

    Unless you can see the runtime, the KMs and test the battery health, its a gamble honestly.

    • coffeee on 14/09/2024 - 19:19

      Do you think they will go into receivership to avoid warranty?, since there will be no aftermarket service.

      • Alan6984 on 15/09/2024 - 22:05

        Do you think they will go into receivership to avoid warranty?, since there will be no aftermarket service.

        I don't think they will do it to avoid the warranty, I think they will close down as there is no ongoing business there, which is why they are selling off their assets.

      • mdsl32 on 17/09/2024 - 18:46

        Leaving the market would be a better term they operate in South Korea and Turkey etc
        Nothing stopping them putting them in a container and shipping them

  • coffeee on 14/09/2024 - 21:19

    They were on sale in westen aus too.

    https://www.facebook.com/share/8bN3pLDPQeuUEdpq/

  • shijo046 on 15/09/2024 - 22:23

    These have been absolutely steamrolled by 13 year olds kicking it down the entire city.
    No battery replacement.
    I wouldn't pay over $50 for one personally. Maybe not even that, after it craps out in 6 months it's a pain to throw away.

    • coach on 17/09/2024 - 16:12
      +1

      Just leave it on the side of the road and pretend it’s a Beam they forgot to pick up.

  • Rismoor on 16/09/2024 - 08:49
    +2

    If anyone does purchase this, please share your experience here. I'm on the fence and looking for some anecdotes.

    Bonus points if anyone tries riding it up College Hill

  • Bobbee on 16/09/2024 - 11:21
    +1

    If I was running Beam and had fraudulently introduced many more scooters than the company can operate in the future (if any), I would start by getting rid of older ones that had degraded battery capacity or other defects, and progressively reduce the price through time. As others have pointed out the warranty may turn out to be worthless in practice, at best you might get it swapped for a similar one

  • MeowTax on 16/09/2024 - 12:39
    +2

    [UPDATE]
    I booked one and went for a 12pm pickup… noone there, a sign on the door saying "Beam Solo - Order please come back tomorrow, apologies for inconvenience". I see the next booking slot is now 30 Sep. Not sure if they're just buying time or if the whole thing is dodgy….

    I've sent them an email asking whats going on and called their helpline who couldnt' help…. I'd proceed with extreme caution

    • mdsl32 on 16/09/2024 - 13:41

      Probably laying off employees so probably only one person doing all the solo stuff

    • Pinkerton on 16/09/2024 - 14:29

      My wife has just popped over to get one at the 2.30pm slot and was greeted with the same sign. I've also sent an email…. also concerned of being scammed.

    • coffeee on 16/09/2024 - 14:40

      In the facebook post in aus they stated they will get the next shipment at the end of sept.
      I wouldnt pay until i see the item.

    • Garry on 16/09/2024 - 23:41

      got information from someone, they are awaiting labels / stickers

  • LupinS on 16/09/2024 - 16:36
    +4

    "Lovingly refurbished and rigorously tested"

    Being someone who has done this for companies, I can translate.

    I'm sure you will unsurprised to learn this mean " We
    switch parts around so they don't look like complete shit. The. We plug them in. If they appear to charge we take it for a 10m ride. Safety test the charger. And we are "refurbished.""

    • Senior Mouse on 20/09/2024 - 16:51

      You're right, it's typical Corpo marketing speak.
      "Refurbish" doesn't even mean anything really; they could have just wiped it down with a cloth, and it's called "refurbished"; the definition of which is "to brighten or freshen up."

      "Tested" - does it turn on? OK it's "tested to turn on".

  • Pandyplaz2 on 18/09/2024 - 20:35

    Next pick up slot showing as 16th of October for me, for both Auckland and Wellington scooters.

    • mdsl32 on 19/09/2024 - 11:33

      Yes they are still preparing them due to high demand. My order is around then

  • mdsl32 on 01/10/2024 - 18:33

    price has gone up to 399

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