I have read several blog posts, forum posts, and even a "Guide" here on Ebay that all have a common theme.  That theme is "BEWARE OF CHINA SCOOTERS".  I submit, for your consideration, that it is not necessarily the China Scooter, but rather the person that is selling them.  I will tell you now that I write this Guide with an alterior motive.  I am a DEALER  of motorcycles and I do carry some so called "china bikes".  It sickens me when someone decides to get rich quick by selling something on the internet.  China scooters are a prime example.  I would suggest that the first problem with buying a "NEW" china scooter on the internet, from an individual, is probably a mistake.  I would suggest that buying from a LICENSED DEALER, is a safer bet.  Before I handle a new scooter or motorcycle on my lot, I research the vehicle.  I have even taken trips to the companies' offices to meet with them.  I inspect their facilities and I look at their inventory and their ability AND willingness to support their dealers with parts and inventory.  There is a common factor in 99% of the "China Scooters" that are sold.  They are, more often than not, a clone or a copy of a very successful bike that has been produced by a major manufacturer.  I will give you a PRIME example.  Wildfire has a new model for 2008.  You won't find it on their website because HONDA has a problem with it.  It is too close to their Honda Helix.  After 21 years, Honda has dropped the Helix from it's line-up.  Having ridden Helixes for years, I was anxious to check out this new clone from Wildfire.  I obtained information from Wildfire, and I decided to give them a test.  I became a dealer for Wildfire and I ordered three of these Helix Clones.  When they arrived, my mechanic and I went over them with a fine toothed comb.  We checked them for loose or missing bolts, loose or missing wires.  We drained and changed ALL the fluids that were in the scooter at time of delivery.  We also replaced the battery with an AGM battery.   After we complete the service on the scooter, we start and run the scooter, at idle, for approximately 20 minutes.  This is done to properly seat the rings in the engine.  I took one of these scooters for a demonstrator and I ride it almost daily.  I commute approximately 92 miles each day.  Since mid November, I have put 1500 miles on a Wildfire WFH250-T2, the Helix clone.  I have had wonderful service from the scooter.  At 500 miles I changed the Oil and the final drive oil in the scooter.  I also changed the oil again at 1000 miles.  You can get a bad egg in any dozen, but you're more likely to get all good eggs from the more careful farmer.  Buy from a licensed dealer.  Buy from a dealer that rides what he or she is selling.  As a dealer, we have more to loose with a dissatisfied customer than someone just trying to make a fast buck on the net.  I welcome any comments or questions that anyone may have on this article.