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Enginelover.com
« on: January 21, 2021, 01:52:07 am »
I'm new to the forum so excuse me if this has already been discussed.  I did a search for the subject but didn't find anything.  There is a website called Enginelover.com and their prices on many items are incredibly low compared to Banggood and others.  For example, some hit and miss engines are $99 at Enginelover and the same engine is $300-$350 at Banggood.  Sounds to good to be true.  Any info will be appreciated.

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Re: Enginelover.com
« Reply #1 on: January 21, 2021, 07:50:28 am »
I wouldn’t trust buying a $300 engine for $99... as you say, sounds too good to be true...
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Re: Enginelover.com
« Reply #2 on: January 21, 2021, 03:17:24 pm »
Like over pricing on shipping and handling, if they even ship it.
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Re: Enginelover.com
« Reply #3 on: January 21, 2021, 04:10:34 pm »
I just bought two H&M engines for $99.00 each and $9.99 postage.

Paid using PayPal. Delivery 10-14 days.

There's a lot of great bargains on that site, a lot of Bohm knockoffs as well.

Hopefully I won't be making a post in this section of the forum -

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Re: Enginelover.com
« Reply #4 on: January 21, 2021, 04:33:18 pm »
Jim in Australia, please let us know if you receive your order and if you are satisfied with the products you receive.  I really want to know if the website is legitimate......I sure hope it is.

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« Reply #5 on: January 21, 2021, 05:22:59 pm »
I hope this is for real. It does seem to good to be true.
I ordered and will let you know if it comes through.

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Re: Enginelover.com
« Reply #6 on: January 21, 2021, 05:53:39 pm »
Jim in Australia, please let us know if you receive your order and if you are satisfied with the products you receive.  I really want to know if the website is legitimate......I sure hope it is.

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Re: Enginelover.com
« Reply #7 on: January 21, 2021, 05:54:12 pm »
I hope this is for real. It does seem to good to be true.
I ordered and will let you know if it comes through.

Gil there's some great items there, my list is growing so I hope its all above board.
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Re: Enginelover.com
« Reply #8 on: January 21, 2021, 06:04:03 pm »
If you order and pay with PayPal and use buyer protection....you will eventually get your money back if nothing shows up..you will need to wait up to a month to see

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Re: Enginelover.com
« Reply #9 on: January 22, 2021, 09:16:01 am »
I believe this is a scam and I am filing a dispute with PayPal.

I reached out to Jin this morning.

Here is my inquiry and his reply:


Hi, this is a scammer's website, please don't believe them.
Jin




At 2021-01-22 21:51:20, "Gil" <g789456@o---nline.net> wrote:
Hi Jin,

Do you know if enginelover .com is a legitimate seller?

They offer your gas engines for very low cost.

link to gas engines offered
https://www.enginelover.com/collections/gas-engine?&limit=9&sort_by=manual&tags=

Please let me know.

Gil

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2 reviews
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1 star: Bad

15 Jan 2021


Fraudulent website.
Fraudulent website.

Offers big discounts, then ships random valueless item. Demands return of item to China for a Paypal refund.

AVOID THESE SCAMMERS


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Re: Enginelover.com
« Reply #10 on: January 22, 2021, 10:18:39 am »
I'm new to the forum so excuse me if this has already been discussed.  I did a search for the subject but didn't find anything.  There is a website called Enginelover.com and their prices on many items are incredibly low compared to Banggood and others.  For example, some hit and miss engines are $99 at Enginelover and the same engine is $300-$350 at Banggood.  Sounds to good to be true.  Any info will be appreciated.

Welcome aboard, Cosmo. 

It is too good to be true. I found this out after placing an order.
If you have shared this website anywhere else, please advise accordingly.

They are scammers as confirmed by Jin.

They score the absolute lowest on websites that give scam potential ratings.

Again, a big Welcome from Connecticut!

Gil

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Re: Enginelover.com
« Reply #11 on: January 22, 2021, 10:52:46 pm »
Gil, I appreciate you digging into this and I sure hope you and others recover your money.  I came very close to ordering from Enginelovers on several occasions but fortunately I never pulled the trigger.  I haven't posted about this on any other websites but I have two friends that I need to advise immediately.

On another subject, I see you and others refer to Jin.  Who is that (again, pardon my ignorance).

And finally, I received my Eachine ET7 today.....can't wait to fire it up.

Cosmo (actually Jim)

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Re: Enginelover.com
« Reply #12 on: January 23, 2021, 03:09:20 am »
Jin (JinMachine) is a member in here, who on top of his own personal skillfull builds, has a fine reputation as a standup trustworthy seller of "Microcosm" products.

He sells primarely via his website and Ebay store(s) found here:
http://www.microcosm-engine.com/
https://www.ebay.com/str/Microcosm-Engine?_trksid=p2047675.l2563
https://www.ebay.com/str/Jin-Steam-Engine?_trksid=p2047675.l2563

He can be reached directly via mail in here as well, for ordering, questions, or request for special builds.
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Re: Enginelover.com
« Reply #13 on: January 23, 2021, 08:16:09 am »
I have received good news from PayPal.

All three cases closed in my favor.
E-mails came in from paypal yesterday evening.
Within 5 days I will be credited.

Gil


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Re: Enginelover.com
« Reply #14 on: January 24, 2021, 01:47:50 am »
Jin (JinMachine) is a member in here, who on top of his own personal skillfull builds, has a fine reputation as a standup trustworthy seller of "Microcosm" products.

He sells primarely via his website and Ebay store(s) found here:
http://www.microcosm-engine.com/
https://www.ebay.com/str/Microcosm-Engine?_trksid=p2047675.l2563
https://www.ebay.com/str/Jin-Steam-Engine?_trksid=p2047675.l2563

He can be reached directly via mail in here as well, for ordering, questions, or request for special builds.

Thank you sir, I appreciate that information.

Jim (alias Cosmo)