Looking for info on an overseas outboard retailer

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Has anyone ever heard of or had any dealings with a company called Terminal Marine? I'm looking to buy an outboard for my boat and they have good prices if it is a legit company. Please let me know if you know anything good or bad about them.
 

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Discussed a while ago.--------Send the money when you have the motor on your boat and started.--------Seemed to show a boat for sale with no leaves on the trees.-----Yet they are in Malasia or Indonesia
 
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Discussed a while ago.--------Send the money when you have the motor on your boat and started.--------Seemed to show a boat for sale with no leaves on the trees.-----Yet they are in Malasia or Indonesia
How many companies do you know of that will ship you anything that costs over a 1000 bucks without paying for it first?
 

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Had a phone call yesterday .-----I have won 1.7 million ( certified check ) ----$300,000 cash in a locked briefcase .----New Mercedes car.-------Fellow wanted me to go to WallyMart to get a gift card for $500 so that I could claim my prize.----Had a bit of fun with him.
 

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Had a phone call yesterday .-----I have won 1.7 million ( certified check ) ----$300,000 cash in a locked briefcase .----New Mercedes car.-------Fellow wanted me to go to WallyMart to get a gift card for $500 so that I could claim my prize.----Had a bit of fun with him.
Internat Scams are sent on near daily basis, many people especially the elderly are scammed hereby. I've been offered round Moon trips for $ 100. No legit or illegit Company will send any motor without having been payed well in advance....

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Look the website over CAREFULLY you might see it to be suspect.-----Free overseas shipping on an outboard ??-----And see if you can find the building ( google maps ) for " terminal marine "----Over in the far east !!----
 

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Go ahead and order one of their motors.----Some good deals to be had.
 

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They show / list a 2003 model used Evinrude on this website.------Picture is of a new motor ready to come out of the factory shipping box.---Not sure if other pictures / listings are factual either---If that is not a red flag then what is ??----
 

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One of the boats for sale, only have 5, has New York numbers on the bow. :unsure:

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Saw that boat listing a few weeks ago on that " terminal " site.------Found it odd that there were no leaves on the trees in the background.----No leaves in Indonesia ???
 

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The domain name was taken out in 2020, yet the website says they have been around for 7 years.

There is not much that comes up when you Google the website, but the MO fits many of the know scam websites. Also, if you Google some of the phrases or product images found on the website and if you find same phrases/images on other websites, that may be an indication.

Since there is not much factual matter on this exact website, you are going to get opinions as to if it looks 'scammish'.

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When I was shopping for an outboard I saw several "cheap" new outboards from several overseas "dealers". I contacted Yamaha about the "cheap" outboards and I was told that there are no authorized dealers and not able to buy or sale Yamaha outboards. The guy also said IF they actually sold outboards Yamaha would not honor any warranty and the motors would not be EPA compliant. That was enough for me to move on and look elsewhere.
Do you have any facts to base that on??? I'm looking for info, not opinions.
 

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Fish-n--Fool.------Order the motor you like and post a " review of you shopping experience " in about 2 or 3 months time.
 

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Do you have any facts to base that on??? I'm looking for info, not opinions.

Mike, I am looking at this post from 2022 so I'm sure you already have your answer but I too was curious about terminal Marine advertising a used Suzuki 70 for $1,300 when I just paid $3,000 for the same year motor with the same hours and thought I got a good deal. On their website they also advertise a new Suzuki df70 brand new for around $4,000. That is half of what they cost. In addition no major outboard manufacturer will sell you a motor over 40 horsepower without installing it themselves for the warranty or at least inspecting the installation after you have completed it yourself. There is another website if you Google the same question with real people who have sent real USD cash to Terminal marine and lost it all. Another red flag is when it comes to the " purchase now "screen there is no option for a credit or debit card because they know that you can just cancel it with your bank if it's a scam. the only way they accept is a wire transfer which is non-reversible. Like I said I'm answering this a year later I'm sure you already know but want to alert anyone else that is on this forum that terminal Marine is a scam all the way. If you are looking for a good used outboard motor I can steer you in the direction of a few places at least in the south Florida area and for anybody reading this in January 2023 which is when I am posting it stay away from terminal Marine it is a verifiable scam that is not my opinion that is the truth. I looked for months and found a used Suzuki 70 on eBay and was delighted to find out it was actually at a local dealer close to me I would suggest doing the same good luck and happy boating
 
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